Will Smith made his first return to a major televised awards show Sunday evening, appearing at the Grammys to open a tribute to the late Quincy Jones. Smith opened the segment by introducing Herbie Hancock on piano and later introduced “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo,

Three years after the shocking moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, the Bad Boys actor made his grand return to a major awards show stage at the 2025 Grammys.

"You probably wouldn't even know who Will Smith was if it wasn't for Quincy Jones."Will Smith led a moving tribute at the 2025 Grammy Awards to Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3 at the age of 91. The tribute marks one of Smith's first appearances at an awards show since the 2022 Oscars slap.