Criticism of Will Smith’s New Song: ‘He Should Slap Himself’

Will Smith has been facing some backlash online following the release of his latest single. The music video for “Pretty Girls” has sparked quite a conversation on the internet, but perhaps not in the way Smith had anticipated. In the song, Smith expresses his affinity for “pretty girls,” delving into the subject of sex throughout the lyrics.

The song’s lyrics have become the subject of social media memes, with some questioning lines like “Five plus five, you a dime tonight” and others taking offense at the classification of different women as “vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, lemon” in the song. Additionally, some critics have scrutinized the music video’s visuals and the decision to open the video with a scene of Smith discussing a “problem” inside a therapist’s office.

The video made its way to a music Reddit board where users expressed their disappointment in Smith’s alleged attempted “comeback” after the infamous Chris Rock Oscars incident. Some fans commented that the new music video was not helping Smith’s image and even referred to it as “Divorced dad core.” Others were more critical, with one user suggesting that Smith should “slap himself for making this music.” Many users on the platform expressed their preference for Smith to stay out of the spotlight and refrain from trying to revive his music career.

The song’s lyrics have also been a point of contention, with many online users poking fun at what they perceive as “cringeworthy” lines. One user humorously interpreted the line “5 + 5, you a dime tonight” as implying that Smith is involved with two individuals rated as “5s,” making their combined attractiveness a “ten.” Others joked that the song sounded like “KIDZ BOP for adults.”

Some users even went as far as to suggest that Smith’s song may have been generated by artificial intelligence due to its perceived lack of originality and quality. Jokingly sharing that Smith might have just typed “make me a generic cr-ppy rap song” into ChatGPT to see what it produces, users playfully bantered about the quality and aesthetics of the song, comparing it to music from 2008.

Despite Smith’s efforts, it appears that his recent music release may not be the comeback he was hoping for. Comments online suggest that many listeners are not eager to revisit his work in the future.