Will Smith is facing a wave of criticism from fans who claim he used AI to make his summer tour crowds appear larger, as well as separate accusations that his recent music leans on AI. According to Yahoo Entertainment, the backlash stems from a video Smith shared highlighting his “favorite part of tour.”
AI crowd allegations and fan reactions
Earlier this month, Smith posted a short clip on YouTube with the caption, “My favorite part of tour is seeing you all up close. Thank you for seeing me too.” The footage shows him performing to a large, enthusiastic audience, walking along the barricade and greeting fans, with signs visible in the crowd, including one referencing how his song helped two people through cancer.
In the comments, several users alleged the crowd was “AI” or “AI-enhanced.” One wrote, “Fake AI crowd, fake comments, bots like 21K likes for Will Smith?” Another asked, “Is that an AI crowd?” A separate commenter claimed, “Imagine being this rich and famous and having to use AI footage of crowds and bot comments on your video.” Others mocked the clip’s appearance, with one calling it an “abomination” that looked like low-quality phone footage “heavily AI upscaled,” and suggested Smith should have hired videographers.
Critiques extend to new music and reported money issues
Fans target the single “Pretty Girls”
The AI claims are not limited to the tour clip. Smith’s recent single “Pretty Girls” also drew taunts that it sounded unoriginal, with some joking it could have been created using ChatGPT. According to The Blast, fans mocked the track’s lyrics, with one user saying they prompted a “generic cr-ppy rap song,” and another jesting about asking for “shitt–r lyrics.”
These accusations arrive alongside reports of financial strain. As reported by The Blast, Smith has been managing “enormous bills” tied to multiple properties, reportedly selling one in Maryland for $795,000 and listing another in Woodland Hills for $2 million. An insider claimed that he and his wife are struggling with the situation.
The piece also notes prior reports of professional friction, including Alan Tudyk’s comments about publicity dynamics around “I, Robot,” and longstanding issues with “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” co-star Janet Hubert, as recounted by The Blast.
