Will Smith launched his first album in 20 years, “Based mostly on a True Story,” final month to largely closed ears … the album did not hit any Billboard Charts … a brand new profession low!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Tony Rock at LAX on Monday and he is overtly admitting he hasn’t heard ANY of Will’s new album however fortunately gave us his evaluate of the “sh***y album,” anyway.

To be truthful, Tony admits his bias in the direction of Will stems from the 2022 Oscar fiasco the place his huge bro Chris Rock was slapped onstage on reside TV.

However Tony tells us he is solely heard about Will’s album as a result of he addresses the slap … and he feels Will would not have a lot materials going if he is utilizing “The Slap” as a promoting level.

Ditto for any biopic Will plans to do about his life, even whether it is “based mostly” on the reality!!!

Tony says he is tried to let the problem go, however he is appalled The Contemporary Prince would refresh the meat by making an attempt to unload raps laced in doo-doo.

Try is the key phrase right here … along with not hitting the Billboard, the album solely offered 268 copies within the UK in the course of the first week.

The album had a mega press run, which included Will getting his personal avenue register Philadelphia, and likewise visitor options from DJ Jazzy Jeff, Joyner Lucas, Russ and Huge Sean.