Will Smith Talks New Album and Reveals Advice from Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar

Ahead of the release of his new album, Will Smith sat down with “Sway in the Morning’s” Sway Calloway and Heather B in front of a live audience at The Hard Rock Cafe in Philadelphia. Check out the full interview anytime on the SiriusXM app and throughout the week in cars on SiriusXM’s Shade 45 (Ch. 45).
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Sway & Will Smith: Live Interview
During the interview, the actor and rapper talked about his upcoming album, “Based on a True Story,” revealed the music advice hip-hop legends Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar shared with him, reflected on being more introspective the last three years, and much more.
“Jay said, ‘Don’t fake your story,’” Will said of the advice from Jay-Z. “He was like, ‘You gotta say what’s true for you and you’ll be looking at the younger...
Sway & Will SmithLive interview from PhiladelphiaListen on the App
Listen on the App
Sway & Will Smith: Live Interview
During the interview, the actor and rapper talked about his upcoming album, “Based on a True Story,” revealed the music advice hip-hop legends Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar shared with him, reflected on being more introspective the last three years, and much more.
“Jay said, ‘Don’t fake your story,’” Will said of the advice from Jay-Z. “He was like, ‘You gotta say what’s true for you and you’ll be looking at the younger...
- 3/26/2025
- by Matt Simeone
- SiriusXM
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