SOURCE: hotnewhiphop.com 

Three decades after passing on the iconic role of Neo, Will Smith is set to enter The Matrix universe on his own terms, marking a surprising return to Neo’s world—this time. 

On Sunday (Jan. 26), Smith unveiled a teaser for his upcoming single and video, “Beautiful Scars,” a project inspired by the iconic sci-fi film. Featuring Big Sean, who takes on Laurence Fishburne’s legendary Morpheus role, the teaser reimagines the unforgettable red-and-blue pill dilemma with a comedic twist. 

“You’ve made some amazing career moves,” Sean tells Smith in the clip. “But there’s one you really regret. Well, maybe two, but let’s not talk about the other one,” he adds, slyly referencing the actor’s controversial Oscar moment in 2022. Smith reacts with a laugh, calling the comment “messed up.” Sean continues, offering Smith a choice: “Blue pill—you keep your life as it is. Red pill—you go back and star in the movie you let slip away. The decision is yours.” 

The single is expected to feature on Smith’s forthcoming album, which he’s been previewing with tracks like “TANTRUM,” a collaboration with Joyner Lucas, and “WORK OF ART,” featuring Russ and his youngest son, Jaden. Meanwhile, Big Sean continues his creative hot streak following the release of his acclaimed 2024 album, Better Me Than You. Sean’s latest album features The Rock, Metro Boomin, Hit-Boy, Bryson Tiller, and more. 

With a humorous nod to Hollywood history and fresh music on the horizon, Smith’s foray into The Matrix universe promises to be both nostalgic and inventive. Fans won’t have to wait long to see how this playful homage unfolds. Smith returned to hip-hop in 2024 with new tracks featuring Russ and Joyner Lucas. The actor signed a new independent deal with the promise of a new album released in 2025. Previous collaborators include Common, Nas, and Skillz. 

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