Will Smith is not the kind of bad boy that he is.
Per Page Six, the accusations that Smith participated in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sinister "Freak-Off" parties, which are believed to have been the scene of several sexual offenses, have been debunked by the actor on the internet.
According to a video that was acquired by TMZ, the film star of "Bad Boys for Life," who is 56 years old, spoke while performing onstage at The Observatory North Park in San Diego, California, on Thursday, saying, "I just wanna say this very clearly: I don't have s-t to do with Puffy, so you all can stop all them memes. Y'all can stop all of that bulls-t. I ain't been nowhere near no damn 'Freak Off.'"
Smith joked about how he does "enough" of his "own s-t" that he makes it unnecessary for him to be involved in "other people's s-t."
The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" alum further added, "I don't even like baby oil," referring to thousands of bottles of lube that federal investigators found in Combs' houses amid their sex trafficking probe.
In the past, the actor who played "Men in Black" has been observed displaying a very friendly demeanor with Combs.
At the premiere of his action film "Hancock," which was released in 2008, Smith welcomed the rapper known for the song "Bad Boy for Life" as well as his kid.
The entertainers were also photographed partying together at a party in Miami in the year 2004, where Combs was observed eating chocolate-covered strawberries off of a naked woman. The event took place in 2004.
During that time period, the founder of Bad Boy Records was well-known for throwing extravagant and crazy parties for the most famous celebrities in Hollywood. However, several of these celebrities insisted that they departed before any questionable actions took place.
Combs, who is now 55 years old, is currently facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life behind bars if he is found guilty of the offenses for which he is being accused.
According to Yahoo!, sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution are the charges that the federal government has brought against the rapper known for "I Need a Girl" song. He is currently being held in custody in Brooklyn, New York, awaiting his trial.
The attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing at least 120 of Combs' claimed victims in separate civil claims, has asserted that he is aware of other celebrities, in addition to Diddy, who participated in the sexual offenses.
"The day will come when we will name names other than Sean Combs, and there's a lot of names. It's a long list already, but because of the nature of this case, we are going to make damn sure - damn sure - that we're right before we do that," he said in a press conference in October. "The names will shock you."
Buzbee, who has been accused of inciting victims to lie for his own agenda, named one of the major celebrities earlier this week, stating that Jay-Z raped a girl who was 13 years old soon after Combs in the year 2000.
The hip-hop legend, who is 55 years old, has categorically rejected the charges and has submitted a motion to dismiss the action.
In the meantime, a number of other celebrities who were previously spotted partying with Combs, such as Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Hart, and Jennifer Lopez, the ex-girlfriend of the disgraced music tycoon, have chosen to remain silent regarding the controversy.
The federal case against Combs, which he is currently defending against a number of civil claims, is scheduled to go to trial on May 5. He has pleaded not guilty and denied any misconduct that may have occurred.
The public reaction to Smith's comments has been mixed, with many fans taking to social media to voice their opinions. Some praised the actor for speaking out, while others expressed doubts about his innocence.
One X user said, "Will Smith speaks his truth. Glad he's clearing things up. #WillSmith #Justice." Another wrote, "I believe him. Don't know why people are surprised. Celebrities are always linked to scandals. #WillSmith #NotGuilty."
However, not all responses were supportive. A netizen questioned, "Why did it take so long for him to speak up? This whole thing smells fishy. #FreakOff #Drama." A second follower added, "Will Smith doesn't need to explain himself. Let's focus on Diddy's charges instead. #EnoughSaid."
Some fans stood by Smith, with one stating, "I've always respected Will Smith, and he's right-stop making memes about him. #Respect #WillSmith." Meanwhile, another expressed skepticism: "So much smoke, but no fire? I'm skeptical about the whole thing. #Diddy #WillSmith."
Business Times has reached out to Will Smith for additional comments.
