Grammys 2025: Can Willow Smith Trace Her Father’s Footsteps at the Grandest Music Stage of All?

Published 11/11/2024, 12:14 AM EST

People often keep away from nepotism, but when it comes to America’s talented clans like The Smiths, and not The Kardashians, it is okay to ignore the evil and embrace the good. After all, if the Kardashian momager can set the stage for the life of her five daughters, why can't Will Smith's legacy be a platform for a talent as raw and fresh as Willow Smith’s? Fighting to prove herself, the 24-year-old hip-hop rapper and star is now in the running for her first Grammy nominations, continuing her family's trail of excellence. 

With her unique sound and dedication, the Emmy-nominated singer has risen above her famous lineage, earning recognition for her merit.

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Nominated for Best Engineered Album, Nonclassical 'Empathogen' and Best Arrangement, Instrumentals, and Vocals 'Big Feelings', her sixth album Empathogen peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's US Top Jazz Albums chart. Industry expert Bryant notes her excitement typically precedes sustained creative momentum. Needless to say, the star rapper is poised to claim her first Grammy, making her Oscar-winning father proud. 

Her much-talked album 'Empathogen' co-produced with Chris Greatti not only made its mark for commercial success, but marked an adventurous foray into rock music, drawing inspiration from Radiohead, Deftones, and Queen. Seeking authenticity over trends, Willow Smith has always aimed to capture rock's emotional essence. With her versatility and dedication, the younger Smith is primed to join the Grammy winners' circle. 

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Her father's artistry, coupled with her innovative artistry, undoubtedly makes her a strong contender for the prestigious award.

Willow Smith’s ascension to stardom

Willow Smith's rise to fame began at just 9 years old, but she has defied child star stereotypes by evolving into a talented and resilient artist. Despite being the daughter of megastars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow refused to coast on her family's fame or become a novelty act. At just 24 years old, the American singer has already amassed an impressive discography, boasting, 6 solo studio albums, 1 collaborative album, 4 EPs, 19 singles, 2 promotional singles, and 10 music videos. 

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With an anticipated Grammy in her bag, all output would beg the question: what's left to achieve? With a career spanning over a decade, Willow Smith has proven her artistic prowess and versatility. All she can think of is to plan an early retirement, or so she said, allowing her to bask in the glory of her accomplishments and explore new passions. Her impressive legacy has already established herself as a compelling and innovative force in the music industry.

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What are your thoughts on Willow Smith's anticipated entry to the Grammy's club? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shraddha Suman

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