My favorite rapper/actor Will Smith, a.k.a. Will 2k, a.k.a. The Fresh Prince may have made a mistake this week. This mistake however is being completely blown out of proportion by many people all over the internet, including my brother.

For the past 32 years, Smith has been a bright light in Hollywood. He’s made us laugh, groove, cry, and applaud. But after one incident, where Chris Rock completely disrespected his wife’ medical condition in front of millions of people all over the world, he decided to strike back and people suddenly lose all respect for him. Now that is where I draw the line.

Smith has become famous for his roles where he acts as a person willing to do anything to protect his family. In the Pursuit of Happyness, we see him sleep on the floor of a subway bathroom to care for his son. In King Richard we see him stand up to gangs to insure his daughters’ safety. In Fresh Prince of Bel-Air we even get to watch Will grow up and mature, as a fictional character but also as a real person. Will Smith has been a beacon of joy in Hollywood also raising two stars, Jaden and Willow Smith, who are both extremely well respected in Hollywood.

After looking over at his wife and seeing her pain, Smith did what any loving husband would do and slapped Chris Rock across the face. Wait, you wouldn’t do that? Well, maybe Will Smith would go to greater lengths than you to insure the comfort of his loved ones. Just sayin’.

We all know Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been through a lot over the years. So now, I will leave you all with this famous idiom: Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.

Which side was more wrong?

• Will Smith
• Chris Rock

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