The 2025 Grammy Awards screwed up royally by inviting Will Smith to the show at the Crypto.com Arena Feb. 2.
Smith was effectively canceled the last time he showed up at an award show and decided to make his way to the stage to slap Chris Rock across the face. Why is he back again? Even more shocking is the fact that Smith didn’t just attend, he was handed a microphone and given the honor of paying tribute to Quincy Jones. He shared personal stories on stage, and was all-smiles, acting like he was rightfully back in the spotlight. The internet had strong opinions – we thought we were rid of this guy, how is he still here?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Will Smith and Herbie Hancock perform onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
#WillSmith , a great artist in multiple arenas. But when you physically assault a fellow artist, on stage no less, you should not be honored with an appearance on the #Grammys📷 pic.twitter.com/mORcKZSJtn
— Embrace Your Music (@mainesongwriter) February 3, 2025
Why the FUCK is Will Smith on my TV screen at the Grammys announcing anything??? He doesn’t deserve to be in the spotlight after his assault on Chris Rock.
— Pharmacy is Phun. Life is a Parody (@DreamPharmD) February 3, 2025
Smith hasn’t attended a major award show in nearly three years, and is still banned form The Oscars.
Just because he’s making music again, doesn’t mean he deserves to be back at these shows – and it certainly doesn’t mean the world is ready to welcome him back.
Hey #Grammys stop trying to make Will Smith happen pic.twitter.com/8wjj1Thkhg
— Jeff Dwoskin Has A Podcast (@bigmacher) February 3, 2025
Will Smith shares a story about Quincy Jones at the 2025 #Grammys pic.twitter.com/ePql5EBl2o
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 3, 2025
Social media is buzzing with people wishing the Grammys didn’t force Smith down our their throats when they were doing just fine without him.(RELATED: Will Smith Attempts Comeback With New Release)
We already knew.. But Will Smith is a horrible human being. Laughing about kids’ school burning down? #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/Vab9naabUI
— Jeff Auger (@jeffaugerphotog) February 3, 2025
The memes are plentiful, and the verdict is in – Smith may have gotten a seat at an award show, but that doesn’t change the fact that his cancelation still stands.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
