Will Smith is taking on his music career in full throttle, and channeling Matrix to kick it off. On Thursday, the actor-rapper released the video for "Beautiful Scars" with Big Sean, and announced a new album,

Will Smith has finally debuted his brand-new collaboration with Big Sean and OBanga. On Wednesday night, January 29, the Philly native hit the stage for iHeartRadio Live on Hit Nation with host Enrique Santos.

Will Smith is introducing you back to the "simulation." The beloved actor and musician dropped the music video to his new single "Beautiful Scars," featuring Big Sean and producer, O. Banga. "Mr. Anderson & Mr.

"Based on a True Story," the Oscar and Grammy winner's first new album in over 20 years, drops in March The post Will Smith Suits Up as Neo for New ‘Matrix’-Themed Music Video With Big Sean appeared first on TheWrap.

Big Sean plays the Morpheus role, which was played in the movies by Laurence Fishburne, while Smith takes on Neo. Smith anchors verses one and three and Big Sean mans the middle verse of the single, which was produced by OBanga, who also sings the song's hook.

Will Smith and Big Sean are teaming up for their "Beautiful Scars" single later this week, and they raised hype around the track with a cinematic trailer turning back the clock. Once upon a time, Smith declined the lead role in The Matrix series,

About three decades ago, the Wachowskis offered Will Smith the lead role in The Matrix. While he ultimately passed on it, the Golden Globe Award winner is bringing a fresh take to Neo, albeit on his own terms.