It’s been 20 years since Will Smith released an album. But just three years since the rapper/actor famously slapped comedian Chris Rock onstage at the 2022 Academy Awards.

Rock later addressed the incident in his 2023 Netflix standup special, “Selective Outrage.”

Now, Smith is having his say.

The 56-year-old entertainer’s new album “Based on a Story,” which dropped Friday, opens with the track “Int. Barbershop – Day.” The cut finds Smith reuniting with DJ Jazzy Jeff, with whom Smith first rose to fame. Back then Smith was known as the Fresh Prince, with hit songs like 1988’s “Parents Just Don’t Understand” and 1991’s “Summertime.”

Social media personality B. Simone also guests on Smith’s new track “Int. Barbershop — Day.” As previously reported by CNN, lines rapped on that track include: “I heard he won the Oscar but he had to give it back. And you know they only made him do that s— because he’s Black.”

At the same 2022 Oscars where he slapped Rock, Smith won the best actor award for his portrayal of tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams’ father Richard in the film “King Richard.”

While the slapping incident resulted in Smith being banned from the Oscars for 10 years, he wasn’t required to forfeit his award. He also won a Golden Globe award for the role. After the Oscars incident, Smith publicly apologized to Rock via video statement.

Another line from “Int. Barbershop – Day” goes, “Him and Jada both crazy, girl, what you talkin’ bout?” Then there’s, “You better keep his wife’s name out of your mouth.”

Smith is married to actor Jada Pinkett Smith. At the ‘22 Oscars, Smith walked on stage and struck Rock, who was presenting the best documentary award, after the comedian made a joke about Pinkett Smith’s bald head.

Sonically, “Int. Barbershop – Day” evokes the irreverent style of early Eminem songs like “The Real Slim Shady,” albeit with a funkier instrumental track. Other vocal lines from the song include “Will Smith is canceled.” The retort: “Can’t cancel no icon.”

As a musician, Smith has won four Grammy Awards. His solo hits include 1997’s “Men In Black,” the theme from the comedy/sci-fi film of the same name, which Smith also starred in as an actor. Other classic Smith cuts include ‘98’s “Gettin’ Jiggy wit It.” His previous album, 2005’s “Lost and Found,” debuted at No. 6.