Will Smith Declares His Greatness in New “Lunch Break” Freestyle

Will Smith is making waves with his return to music, delivering a bold statement about his lyrical prowess in a new Lyrical Lemonade freestyle. The Hollywood icon and hip-hop veteran released “Lunch Break,” a hard-hitting track where he confidently asserts his status in the rap game.

In the freestyle, Smith doesn’t hold back, drawing comparisons to soccer legends like Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

“Hip Hop’s Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo / Goooal! Scored on these boys / I’ve won damn near every award on these boys / Sold-out movie theaters and even tours on these boys / Feelin’ like a mop, wipe the floor with these boys,” he raps over a trap-influenced beat.

The track also touches on Smith’s ability to overcome adversity, seemingly referencing the fallout from his infamous altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

“I be overcoming shit that y’all be having trouble with / Let ’em run they mouths, I mean really, that’s what come with this / They built a wall but I’m jumping it and loving it / They want me to be done with it, but I’m still havin’ fun with it,” he declares.

A Major Comeback With ‘Based on a True Story’

The freestyle comes as Smith continues to promote Based on a True Story, his first album in 20 years. The project sees the Bad Boys star diving deep into personal topics, including his complicated marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith and the repercussions of the Oscars incident.

On the track “You Lookin’ For Me?,” he candidly addresses his relationship with Jada, rapping:

“Personal life with my wife — mind your business, it’s complicated.”

He also explores his so-called “cancelation” in the song “Int. Barbershop – Day”, which mimics a heated discussion in a barbershop about his public perception.

Inspired by Hip-Hop Giants

Smith has credited JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar as key inspirations for his return to music. During an interview with Sway in the Morning, he revealed that he sought advice from both rap legends before starting his album.

“Before I started [the album], I made two phone calls. I talked to Jay and I talked to Kendrick. I said, ‘Hey, I want to get back to music. What’s the advice?’”

JAY-Z’s response was pivotal in shaping the album’s direction.

“Jay said, ‘Don’t fake your story. You gotta say what’s true for you. You’ll be looking at the younger rappers and you want that to be true for you, but you don’t live like that.’ He was like, ‘Be true to your story. Tell your story.’ And that’s where I got the Based on a True Story title from.”

Kendrick’s advice was equally direct:

“Kendrick, he paused and said, ‘Man, just say that shit you’ve always been fucking scared to say.’ It was basically the same thing. It was like, be honest.”

Big Willie’s Legacy

Will Smith’s reemergence in music serves as a reminder of his influence on hip-hop. From his early days as The Fresh Prince with DJ Jazzy Jeff to his Grammy-winning hits, Smith has long balanced entertainment and lyricism. While some may associate him more with Hollywood than hip-hop today, Based on a True Story and the Lunch Break freestyle prove he still has something to say—and he’s not afraid to say it.