Will Smith Announces First Album In 20 Years

Will Smith teased his new album in an Instagram post (Photo: Will Smith IG, and ABC6 Philadelphia)

Will Smith is making a music comeback after years-long hiatus from the industry.

The actor who rose to fame as a rapper announced he has a new album coming. Over the weekend he teased his new album in an Instagram post that gave us a first look at the cover. 

For the 14 track album Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff reunite for a collaboration along with features with Teyana Taylor and Jac Ross. Smith released a single in January, “Beautiful Scars,” that features Big Sean. 

The album is called "Based on a True Story" and includes nine new songs, and five previously released singles that is to be released on March 28. His last album, "Lost and Found," was released in March 2005.