Will Smith's presentation of a tribute to Quincy Jones at the Grammys sparked debate, given his past actions at the Oscars. Smith lauded Jones' impact on his life and career, while online users expressed mixed reactions, highlighting Smith's previous behavior and questioning his suitability for the platform.
“#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 theWill Smith was picked to present Quincy Jones’ tribute at the Grammys, sparking heated debate, given his last appearance at an award showand influential figures of our time, Quincy Jones, known to friends around the world simply as Q,” Smith started his speech.
Quincy Jones won 28 Grammys and was nominated 80 times, leaving an indelible mark on many people’s lives, including Smith’s“Quincy Jones was a mentor, friend and father figure,” Smith shared, crediting the producer and artist for encouraging his acting career and giving him a “shot” at the age of 22 in“He pointed me toward the greatest parts of myself. He defended me. He nurtured me. He encouraged me. He inspired me.
“Not Will Smith yapping like he’s some Good Samaritan and not an unstable, abusive a-hole. If a woman had behaved like him she’d be banished,” another commentator noted.Though Smith is no stranger to presenting, netizens weren’t happy about the actor’s return, especially after he seemingly laughed at kids’ schools burning downWill Smith laughing while introducing the performing students from two schools that were burnt down in the LA fires is hella strange.
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