Will Smith started his acting career with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Although he has since grown to be an Oscar-winning actor, Smith and the Banks family remain a fixture in pop culture to this day, despite the sitcom having ended three decades ago. And with network reruns and streaming services, the show’s charm is being passed on to generation after generation. As Will Smith makes a comeback to his musical roots, the actor has paid homage to the NBC show.

Will Smith recently performed a set at La Velada del Año IV inside Spain’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. In videos that have circulated from the event, the actor was seen treating his audience to the iconic theme song for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, mixed with his 2005 single, 'Switch'. The audience greeted Smith and his musical renaissance with loud applause while he encouraged their participation throughout. This was Smith's third live performance this year.

Last month, Smith blessed fans with a performance at the BET Awards. He performed his new single, 'You Can Make It,' with Kirk Franklin and Fridayy. Smith also did a surprise performance at the 2024 Coachella. During his set, he revived his Men in Black character, taking the stage in full Agent J costume. And with the boxing event performance under his belt, he is making 2024 his year to shine.

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Will Smith led fans into a trip down memory lane with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air performance and they could not be happier to see the star rising from the ashes. 

Will Smith has been turning over every stone to make his way back into the good graces of the American public. From delivering one of the biggest blockbusters of 2024 to reviving his rap career after years, the star is making sure to remind audiences why he is celebrated. Fans are also over the moon finally seeing the "legend" smiling and enjoying himself after a long, dark period following his Oscar controversy in 2022. 

Many fans marveled at the nostalgic value the theme track of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air still holds, feeling as though they were whisked back in time by decades with this "massive throwback". 

Despite Smith gradually winning back fans' hearts, the actor is still dead set on overturning his Oscar ban. However, his plea for a reprieve may not sail through just because he is getting his career back on track, as hinted by an Academy insider. Nonetheless, even if he does not make it to the glittery Hollywood nights, Smith is definitely restoring his reputation among fans.

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