Will Smith surprised attendees at Peacock's Summer BBQ, celebrating the season 3 premiere of Bel-Air, with a special performance. The event, held at the Universal Studios Backlot in Los Angeles, featured Bel-Air star Coco Jones performing her new song, Here We Go. Smith, an executive producer on the show, joined Jones on stage for a duet of his 1991 hit, Summertime, delighting fans who eagerly captured the moment on their phones.
Following the performance, the cast of Bel-Air previewed season 3 and shared anecdotes from their time on set. Smith, along with cast members Jabari Banks, Akira Akbar, and Olly Sholotan, participated in their version of the Just give me my money TikTok trend. Other cast members in attendance included Adrian Holmes, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones, along with co-executive producer Morgan Cooper and showrunner Carla Banks Waddles.
Attendees at the event enjoyed food from Trejos Tacos, Earle's on Crenshaw, and Eagle Rock BBQ. The Blackccess Flea Market, named after a term from the show, featured vendors and Blackccess merchandise. The event also included yard games, photo opportunities, and a set by DJ Meel.
Will Smith's recent successes include the blockbuster hit Bad Boys: Ride or Die, which surpassed $100 million at the domestic box office within the first 10 days of its release, earning a total of $395.7 million worldwide. Smith made his return to music with a performance of his new song, “You Can Make It,” at the BET Awards. In July, he signed with the independent frontline label SLANG, led by music executive Rene McLean.