Jada Pinkett Smith says that her son, Jaden Smith, put her on to ayahuasca which “opened up a whole new world of healing.” Speaking with PEOPLE for a new interview amid the release of her memoir, Worthy, Jada explained that she overheard Jaden and his friends discussing the positive benefits of ayahuasca.
“When Jaden came to me that day and he’s like, ‘Mom, you got to hear this. My friend’s dad, he had this experience. I need you to come in here and listen.’ I’m like, ‘I’m there. What is it?’” she recalled. From there, she revealed that the ayahuasca experience “opened up a whole new world of healing,” which she is “so grateful for.”
Jada Pinkett Smith & Jaden Smith At Louis Vuitton Show
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – APRIL 29: Jada Pinkett Smith and Jaden Smith attend the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 Collection Show on the Jamsugyo Bridge at the Hangang River on April 29, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)
Prior to using ayahuasca, Jada says she was struggling with her mental health. “While I was really living the dream, I hit a huge wall — a massive amount of depression,” she explained. “I think that I looked at having outside sources to supplement for the voids that I was feeling inside.” At points, she even battled with thoughts of suicide. “I started looking for places, cliffs where I could have an accident, because I didn’t want my kids to think that their mother had committed suicide,” she said.
Jada has been making all sorts of headlines in recent weeks as she promotes her new book. Will Smith finally reacted to the various statements in an email provided to the New York Times. The outlet paraphrased his comments, saying Jada’s interviews “kind of woke him up.” He added that “she had lived a life more on the edge than he’d realized. She is more resilient, clever and compassionate than he’d understood.”
A leaked clip of Kanye West showing his collaboration with Lil Pump, “I Love It,” to Jaden Smith is circulating on social media. The video stems from an unreleased documentary about the controversial rapper that has since leaked online.
In the clip, West pulls up on Smith while driving in Los Angeles. Smith stops his bike to say what’s up to West, who then plays “I Love It” for the first time. While the two are listening to the track, a police car approaches them.
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 16: Kanye West and Jaden Smith attend Kanye West Yeezy Season 2 during New York Fashion Week at Skylight Modern on September 16, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Kanye West Yeezy)
The clip is one of many that began being shared online over the weekend. At another point in the documentary, West goes on a rant about Cardi B working with the Illuminati. “Cardi B is a plant by the Illuminati,” Ye says in one portion. “She don’t write her raps. She just there to sound as as ignorant as possible. She’s literally replaced Nicki Minaj purposely… She thinks it’s a blessing from the universe, it ain’t no f*cking blessing.”
Kanye West Plays “I Love It” For Jaden Smith
Footage from Kanye’s unreleased documentary shows where he pulled up on Jaden Smith and started playing him his song with Lil Pump, I Love It. pic.twitter.com/flvh5kGOe5
Elsewhere, he vents his frustrations about working with Nas and Pusha T. “The f*ck I’m doing giving (‘Gonna Love You’) to f*cking Teyana? What the f*ck I’m doing giving that DAYTONA album to Pusha?” he says. “That sh*t was three Dark Fantasies that I gave away. ‘Cops Shot The Kid’, Nas rapping all God damn offbeat on it, don’t even wanna shoot a video, then shoot the video, don’t even tell me. These motherf*ckers don’t appreciate me. All these motherf*ckers is trynna use me.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Kanye’s leaks on HotNewHipHop.
As hip hop celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the next generation is shaping the genre’s future. Many hip hop artists have seen their children grow up and follow in their footsteps by sliding into the music industry. Today, we will look at seven rappers with famous parents. Many have taken direct inspiration from their parents, while others have carved out their own lane and are building names for themselves. While trying to make it as a musician with a famous parent can be challenging, some have found their own identity or have embraced their family lineage. We have even seen celebrities work with their children on songs, resulting in full-circle bonding moments. Take a look at the list of these familial relationships below.
Jaden
The Smiths are one of pop culture’s most famous families. Son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jaden has followed in his father’s footsteps of not only becoming a hip hop artist but also being a jack of all trades in entertainment. Jaden Smith started acting at a young age but soon set his goals towards becoming a rapper. He notably featured on Justin Bieber’s “Never Say Never” from the soundtrack of The Karate Kid, which Smith starred in. He then began releasing independent mixtapes, eventually signing with Roc Nation while building his MSFTSrep label and clothing line.
Jaden has released three studio albums, including SYRE and ERYS, which mirror each other conceptually. He has worked with notable artists, including Childish Gambino, Logic, A$AP Rocky, and Kid Cudi. Jaden has also toured with the likes of Tyler, The Creator, J. Cole, Post Malone, and Justin Bieber. Additionally, he has toured and collaborated with his sister, Willow Smith, who has also been a multifaceted singer, songwriter, and actress from a young age. Further, Jaden once brought his father on stage during a 2018 performance.
Coi Leray
As one of the biggest hip hop stars to emerge in recent memory, Coi Leray has carved out a lane for herself in the scene. Her father is Benzino, the media executive, rapper, and producer known for co-owning The Source magazine and beefing with Eminem. Leray started to make waves in hip hop in 2021, the same year she landed a spot on the annual XXL Freshman Class. Since then, she released her debut album, Trendsetter, in 2022, and more recently, 2023’s Coi. The Hackensack, New Jersey rapper has released many viral hit songs, including this year’s No. 1 rap hit, “Players,” which is nominated for multiple BET Hip Hop Awards. She has certainly built herself a successful career like Benzino, who recently expressed feelings of being a proud dad after watching her perform.
King Combs
King Combs has taken after his father, Diddy, in his rap career. He notably emulates the “Shiny Suit Era” of the late 1990s and early 2000s of which his father was a trailblazer. Additionally, King Combs is continuing to carry on Diddy’s legacy as he has sampled and reworked beats from the Bad Boy Records catalog. Most notably, his song “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” utilizes the same sample as Lil Kim’s “Crush on You.” Combs recently performed a medley of greatest hits at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards alongside his father, who received the annual Global Icon Award. So far in his career, Combs has worked with Chris Brown, Kodak Black on the aforementioned “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop,” and Teyana Taylor on the Mase-sampling “How You Want It?”
Chris Rivers
While Big Pun unfortunately passed away at the young age of 28, his son has taken after him, honoring his legacy. Named after his father, Chris Rivers has remained consistent in the underground scene. His music consists of sharp lyricism and complex rhyme schemes, much like that of Big Pun. He mirrors his father’s style to the point where he was originally known as Baby Pun. A respected lyricist, Chris Rivers has worked with the likes of Termanology, R.A. The Rugged Man, Vinnie Paz, Ghostface Killah, and Joell Ortiz. Additionally, he started his career in a rap group with one of Benzino’s other children, Ray Ray.
Son of Rev-Run, Diggy Simmons began his entertainment career as a rapper. He started releasing mixtapes at an early age, landing him a spot on the 2011 XXL Freshman Class alongside Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Meek Mill, Big K.R.I.T., and more. Diggy also appeared on the reality show Run’s House with his famous family. Simmons’s major label debut album, 2012’s Unexpected Arrival, included the hit single “Do It Like You” featuring Jeremih. He was also a member of the briefly active All City Chess Club, a hip hop supergroup consisting of J. Cole, Pharrell, Lupe Fiasco, Wale, Blu, B.o.B, and many others. Diggy has since focused on acting, as he currently stars in the TV series, Grown-ish. His last album, Lighten Up, was released in 2018.
Lil Tracy
Both of Lil Tracy’s famous parents have been members of well-known music groups. His father is Ishmael Butler of Digable Planets and Shabazz Palaces, and his mother is Cheryl “Coko” Gamble from SWV. It appears that music runs in the family, as Lil Tracy has been establishing his own rap career for a while. Known for his emo rap sound, he gained traction in the “Soundcloud rap” era. The New Jersey native got his start when he collaborated with Lil Peep before his unfortunate passing in 2017.
Trey Budden
Joe Budden’s eldest son has taken after his former love of rapping. Releasing music under his government name like his father, Trey Budden’s knack for lyricism follows the footsteps of the rapper-turned-podcaster. In 2018, he released a song expressing frustrations toward his father while rapping over the instrumental for his track, “Love For You.” Joe knew about the diss prior to its release and reacted to the song live on his podcast, making for an entertaining lyrical breakdown. Trey and his father appear to have maintained a close relationship, based on when he called into the Joe Budden Podcast and reacted to posts on social media. He continues to release music independently.
Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk gave her the opportunity to interview dozens of close friends and fellow celebrities since its 2018 inception. Among them were Gabrielle Union, Kid Cudi, and Jordyn Woods, just to name a few. Despite its popularity and success, it was announced earlier this week that the Facebook Watch series has been cancelled, along with all others produced by the platform. The news is certainly sad, but the mother of two isn’t letting it dampen her mood too much.
As DailyMail reports, she and her son Jaden Smith are presently in South Korea, where the Pursuit of Happyness actor has been doing plenty of shopping at Louis Vuitton. The fashion brand is actually what brought them overseas, as they stepped out for the Pre-Fall runway on Friday (April 28) in their best dressed. Elsewhere in Seoul, Jaden looks to be exploring the city’s hidden gems in his crisp white New Balances.
The Louis Vuitton event took place yesterday at the Jamsugyo Bridge near the Hangang River. Both Jada and her eldest were appropriately dressed for the damp spring weather. The 51-year-old layered a black leather trench coat over a sweater and trim pants in the same colour. She completed the look with monogrammed combat boots, as well as a large bag in a deep brown colour. As for Jaden, he opted for a boxier cut, pairing oversized trousers with a large blazer. He selected platform loafers to wear on his feet and tucked a flashy silver necklace under his coat.
She certainly looked amazing at the fashion show, but that hasn’t stopped curious fans from asking the actress if Red Table Talk will be finding a new home in the future. The answer remains unknown at this time, but we’ll surely fill you in with any updates later. Take a look at Jada Pinkett and Jaden Smith’s designer duds for Louis Vuitton’s latest runway show below, and share your thoughts in the comments.
Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall Runway with Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith and Jaden Smith attend the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 Show on the Jamsugyo Bridge at the Hangang River on April 29, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images)
Actor and rapper Jaden Smith is partnering with Samsung for a good cause. For the third iteration of their sustainable collection initiative, Samsung and Jaden have teamed up for a collection of limited-edition mobile accessories collection to celebrate Earth Day.
In Jaden and Samsung’s collection are an array of environmentally conscious cases for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip4, and Galaxy Buds2 Pro. The collection also features eco-friendly watch bands for Galaxy Watch5.
The Samsung Galaxy x MSFTSrep Eco-conscious Accessories Collection comes as part of Jaden’s MSFTSrep fashion and art brand. The designs draw inspiration from the interconnections of humankind, and the accessories are made with renewable resources and ethically sourced material.
According to Jaden, the arrival of the new accessories could not be more timely, as more consumers are becoming more conscious of their habits and their purchases.
“I think the public shift towards sustainability is amazing because people are waking up and realizing what we actually have to do to change the world,” said Jaden in a statement. “We have to change the way that we produce and the way that we consume, and everyone is waking up.”
Fans can purchase these stylish and eco-friendly new accessories here.
Tyler, the Creator has come a long way as a multi-hyphenate creative powerhouse for over a decade. Tyler has shown that he is here to stay through his music, successful clothing line, and many other ventures. Although people know a lot about Tyler thanks to his popularity, one part of his life appears to be private: his dating history. He has hinted at his sexuality and rarely talks about his romantic relationships in interviews. So, who is Tyler, the Creator dating? Read on to learn everything we know about the rapper’s romantic history!
What Are Tyler, the Creator’s Past Relationships?
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 03: Tyler, the Creator performs onstage during 2022 Made In America at Benjamin Franklin Parkway on September 03, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
Model and actress Zendaya was linked to Tyler in the past. In 2015, it was rumored that Tyler and Zendaya were dating after he posted an Instagram selfie with her. Even though the photo looked harmless, fans worried that their relationship might be more intimate than it seemed. Still, neither Tyler nor Zendaya has said they ever dated. Then, in 2017, Tyler was allegedly linked to actress Steffanie Christi’an. The pair sparked dating rumors when they were seen together publicly, but Tyler never confirmed their relationship. The following year, it was also reported that the rapper was involved with a woman named Gio Rai. However, no pictures or videos were ever released of the alleged couple. Nevertheless, people speculated they were keeping their relationship out of the public eye.
Tyler Gives Insight Into His Sexuality
Tyler has done the best job of keeping his dating history a secret. Tyler has never been seen with a specific person in public, but there have been rumors that he isn’t straight. Moreover, fans have used his lyrics as proof. For instance, he raps in his critically acclaimed album Flower Boy‘s song “I Ain’t Got Time” that he has been “kissing white boys since 2004.” In a 2015 interview, Tyler also said, “[I] had a boyfriend when I was 15 in f—–g Hawthorne [California], n—a. If that’s not open-minded, I don’t know what the f–k that is.” However, Tyler stated elsewhere that he was aware of questions regarding his sexuality and preferred to keep things vague.
In 2017, Jaden Smith did a show at Tyler’s Camp Flog Gnaw in California. When he was on stage, he told the crowd that Tyler, the Creator was his boyfriend. This made people wonder if the pair were actually in a committed relationship. Smith said: “I wanna tell you… Tyler doesn’t want to say, but Tyler’s my motherf–king boyfriend, and he’s been my motherf–king boyfriend my whole f–king life!” He also stated, “It’s true! Tyler, the Creator is my f–king boyfriend. If you take anything away from this f–king show, that’s what you take away!”
Soon after the show, Jaden tweeted, “Yup @tylerthecreator I Told Everyone You Can’t Deny It Now.” Tyler replied: “Hahaha you a crazy n—a man.” Many people on Twitter praised their relationship, while others thought it was just a marketing ploy or a joke between them. Also, Smith called Tyler, the Creator his boyfriend again when the Igor star won a Grammy in 2020. Since then, neither Jaden nor Tyler has said anything that suggests they are dating.
Is Tyler The Creator Dating Anyone?
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 20: Tyler, The Creator attends the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images For Louis Vuitton )
Tyler hasn’t been linked with anyone for some time, leading fans to believe he is currently single. The rapper hasn’t openly discussed his relationship status, but he does appear to be living his best life, touring the world and creating music. While Tyler keeps his personal affairs close to his heart, he might have given us a clue about his love life in his album Igor. In the lyrics for the track “I Think,” Tyler raps about a potential love interest: “I ain’t tryna date, if that is what you’re thinkin’ babe / It’s just, I think I like you, girl, and I do not know why.”
Despite speculation that the rapper is currently with someone, the mystery remains. He has never been vocal about his relationships and keeps his love life out of the spotlight. He’s keen to stay single for now, focusing on his music and career instead. But there’s still a chance that Tyler, the Creator is in a committed relationship – only time will tell! As a talented artist and musician who has made a name for himself in the music business, it’s understandable that people are interested in what goes on behind the scenes. He has chosen to keep his private life separate from his public persona; overall, it’s been respected.
His name has been at the forefront of ongoing controversy, but Will Smith ignores the chaos. Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage has been the talk of pop culture all week as the world dissects his jokes. It was the first time Rock addressed being slapped at last year’s Academy Awards, and he didn’t hold back. Instead of targeting Smith specifically throughout, Rock aimed at Jada Pinkett. It was expected, as his quip about Jada at the Oscars was the catalyst that set off Smith’s rage.
It has been a year since the unfortunate incident, and Smith has moved forward. He’s apologized and addressed being in therapy on Red Table Talk. Smith filled his time by promoting his latest acclaimed film Emancipation, and he’s returned to his social media hijinks that entertain his millions of online followers. Yesterday (March 9), he eased into the end of the week on a nostalgic note by shining a light on 10-year-old musician Ellen Alaverdyan.
Will Smith Revisits His Classic Hit
In 1997, Will Smith was still in his rapper bag and dropped his album Big Willie Style. Included in the project was one of his classic hits, “Just the Two of Us,” a song that celebrated fatherhood. The visual includes Smith with his eldest son, Trey, who was just a small child then. Jada is also briefly seen pregnant with Jaden. Other famous dads, like Brian McKnight, Muhammad Ali, and Babyface, made guest appearances. It peaked at No. 1 on Billboard‘s U.S. Hot Rap Songs chart and remained a favorite among fans—like young Ellen.
The young musician shared a video playing the bassline for “Just the Two of Us,” Smith was amazed. He not only reshared the video of Ellen to his Instagram page, but he also joined along and rapped the track over her performance. In the caption, he called the rising star “fantastic,” adding, “You are the sweetest!” We haven’t seen much of Smith’s musical efforts as of late. However, Questlove revealed he should have taken to the stage during a recent celebration.
According to Quest, who helped co-curate the Grammy’s tribute for Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, Smith was also supposed to perform. However, The Roots icon explained that Smith was busy with Martin Lawrence as they had begun filming their anticipated movie, Bad Boys 4. Check out Will Smith and Ellen Alaverdyan above.
Jaden Smith has been rather lowkey in recent times. The son of Will and Jada Smith hasn’t dropped much music over the past few years. In 2021, he dropped off CTV3: Day Tripper’s Editionwhich he appears to be pushing. Though he dropped a few singles since then, he hit the road with Justin Bieber on the Justice tour but for the most part, it appears that his efforts have been focused on film and television endeavors.
Smith’s landed some prominent roles in recent times, largely connected to Kid Cudi. He appeared in the documentary, AMan Named Cudi. Later on, he did voiceover work in Netflix’sEntergalactic as BMX star Jordan. Then, he landed a role in the remake of Disney’s Proud Family. Whether he makes a full pivot towards television hasn’t been made clear but it doesn’t seem like he’s willing to slow down any of his other ventures in the near future, including music.
Jaden Smith hit the ‘Gram this week but his latest post appeared to alarm fans. As “Cabin Fever from the Hill” played in the background, Smith shed tears as he stands on what appeared to be a ranch. “I Love My Fans I Love Our Journeys This Family is Our Fortress,” he wrote in the caption the short video on his Instagram page. “I Should write something about emotions and how they’re okay or whatever but honestly I just found this video in my phone. Still In Love Video In My Bio,” he added.
Though it seemed to be a promotional post for his latest video off of CTV3: Day Tripper’s Edition, fans expressed their concern and showed their support for him in the comment section of the post. One fan pointed out how Jaden’s post and the reactions that followed highlight the stigmas surrounding showing emotion, especially among men. Many applauded Smith for showing his emotions on a public platform. Check out the music video for CTV3: Day Tripper’s Edition “Still In Love” below and sound off with your thoughts on Jaden Smith’s recent Instagram post in the comment section.
As the child of two Hollywood powerhouses, Jaden Smith pulls from his parents’ experiences as inspiration. As a teen, he partnered with his sister Willow to establish their own fashion brand. MSFTrep has pushed the envelope, much like his family often has, and the brand—also co-founded by actors Moises and Mateo Arias—is boasted as being a place for misfits to find a shelter of sorts.
We’ll get a further look at MSFTrep’s next installment sometime this month, and in an interview with Footwear News, Jaden spoke on being inspired by his father’s famed sitcom for the launch. While of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith donned a sunflower costume in an earlier season, which was a look that has gone down in history. The “Trippy Summer” collection will also reportedly feature “bright psychedelic colors, twisted fonts, and nods to nature.”
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 13: Will Smith (L) and Jaden Smith attend the LA Premiere of Netflix Films ‘BRIGHT’ on December 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Netflix)
“I wanted to make people into plants and turn people into flowers. Because being one with nature is like reaching the highest level of consciousness,” said Jaden. In the Fresh Prince episode, Will was forced to dress up and perform with children in order to graduate from high school. He made the best of it and turned the production into a Hip Hop show—of sorts.
“It was super embarrassing for his character in the episode, but I thought it was an amazing idea of how to turn someone into a flower,” Jaden also shared. His collection doesn’t mimic his dad’s TV look, but it does serve as a generational connection. From one successful Smith to the next, one of Will’s best Fresh Prince memories lives on.
Although Jaden is close with his family, he also recognized at an early age that he wanted to remove himself from being boxed in. “I separated myself from everything that I’d known at the time and caught a different vibe,” he further said. “I needed that time to really have those solo thoughts and to think about stuff. It was a big part of me being who I am today.” Check out more from MSFTrep below.
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