Will Smith finally apologizes to Chris Rock in YouTube video and says if Rock and his family hang on, they can be friends again [VIDEO]

Will Smith finally apologizes to Chris Rock in YouTube video

Will Smith has enjoyed a bit of a renaissance in his career, over the past nine years. While Will Smith did not stop acting, during the late 2000s, his films began not having the same impact. However, Will Smith has been going strong since 2013. With that being said, Will Smith nearly threw it all away, when he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.

Will Smith enjoyed a strong reputation as a powerhouse in Hollywood. Everything about Will Smith is impressive, seeing how his career began as a rapper from Philadelphia. So, Will Smith getting out of character with Chris Rock shocked many. After that, Will Smith faced backlash from the entertainment world, Chris Rock’s family, and more.

Will Smith put a video out, this morning, where he directly spoke to Chris Rock. First, Will Smith said he did reach out to Chris Rock, and was told he wasn’t ready to talk. Second, Will Smith said he saw the interview where Chris Rock’s mother spoke out. Third, Will Smith said he is hurt that this cost his friendship with Chris’ brother, Tony Rock. After that, Will Smith offered an apology to Chris Rock and his family, explaining that Jada Pinkett didn’t put him up to this. Finally, Will Smith asked Chris Rock and his family to “hang on and they can be friends again.”

Will Smith finally apologizes to Chris Rock in YouTube video