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Over the weekend, Will Smith left fans feeling nostalgic at the Grammys salute to Hip Hop at 50. The special event was hosted by the Recording Academy in partnership with CBS and Jesse Collins Entertainment. It took place at Inglewood’s YouTube Theater on November 8 and aired on December 10. It was memorable for fans as Smith took to the stage with DJ Jazzy Jeff to perform a medley of both solo and collaborative hits. But what made Will Smith’s Grammy salute to Hip-Hop performance even more remarkable was his timeless choice of outfit.
Details of Will Smith’s Grammys Salute Performance
On November 8, 2023, Will Smith joined a host of hip-hop legends including Rick Ross, Queen Latifah, and Jeezy at The Grammys Salute to Hip Hop at 50. The event featured amazing performances in celebration of the genre that began in the 1970s and spread across the world. After a month of anticipation, the two-hour special finally aired on Sunday, leaving fans reminiscing about the golden era of Hip Hop. One of the notable moments was Smith’s reunion with DJ Jazzy Jeff on stage. Recall that the pair bagged the first Hip Hop Grammy Award in 1989 with their song Parents Just Don’t Understand.
With Jazzy Jeff behind the turntable, Smith took fans back to 1988 with their song Brand New Funk. The duo kept the audience entertained with other hits before concluding with Summertime. While Smith’s performance was iconic, the icing on the cake was his outfit. Smith, who has been enmeshed in controversy lately, sported the same red Phillies jersey and red baseball cap he wore to the Grammys in 1998.ย
Fans Praise Smith’s Performance
Will Smith’s Grammy salute performance was electrifying enough to leave fans pleased. After The Shade Room reposted a clip from his performance, many took to the comments section to applaud the actor.ย
“What a great show. I really liked how they chose to have Will be the final performance,” a fan shared.
A second fan wrote:
“He deserves it. He looked like he enjoyed himself up there & it was so good to see everyone standing up showing love.”
Another fan shared the same thoughts, noting that they were pleased to see Smith on stage as he deserved it.
A fourth follower relayed:
“I’m sure this moment was so well needed for Will!! Love you see itโค.”
Another fan quipped:
“Man is living his dream. His best life. I love to see it.”
Overall, the event and Will Smith’s performance was a reminder that legends never fade away.
