Actor-rapper will release project on 28 March, including the song Beautiful Scars which makes reference to his infamous Oscars slap

Will Smith is to release his first album in 20 years later this month, as the actor continues to rebuild his career following his assault on Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.

Writing on Instagram, he said the album Based on a True Story would be released on 28 March, adding: “Been working on this project for a minute and I’m itchin’ to get it out to y’all”.