Will Smith: Performs New Song ‘You Can Make It’ With Kirk Franklin At BET Awards

Source: Kevin Winter / Getty

Source: MICHAEL TRAN / Getty

Source: Kevin Winter / Getty

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty

Will Smith Performs New Song ‘You Can Make It’ With Kirk Franklin at BET Awards Will Smith triumphantly returned to music with a performance of his new song, “You Can Make It,” at the BET Awards on Sunday night (June 30). The song, which focuses on overcoming adversity and finding faith, received a standing ovation from the audience. Smith’s performance featured a ring of fire and a choir, delivering a powerful message of resilience. The Sunday Service Choir, singer Fridayy, and Kirk Franklin joined him onstage. Following the event, Smith shared a video of the performance on social media, declaring, “The comeback is always bigger than the setback.” This performance marks Smith’s return to music after a five-year hiatus and follows a surprise appearance at Coachella earlier this year.

• What did you think of Will Smith’s BET Awards performance?