Will Smith Returns To Social Media After Months-Long Hiatus, Breaks His Silence On Chris Rock Oscar Slap+Issues Detailed Apology [Full Video]

Will Smith is breaking his silence after a months-long departure from social media and the spotlight following the now infamous Chris Rock Oscar slap.

On Friday, Will made his first Instagram post since March of this year by posting a new video where he addresses the slap and issued a lengthy apology to his fans, Chris Rock and his family, the Academy, his peers, and more.

Get into it below.

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