Back in the late ’90s, Will Smith famously turned down the role of Neo in The Matrix so that he could play Jim West in Wild Wild West instead. As a result, The Matrix ended with a Rage Against The Machine needledrop rather than a song where Will Smith recaps the plot of The Matrix. What might’ve been! Earlier this week, Will Smith referred back to that Hollywood-history moment in teasers for “Beautiful Scars,” his new single with Big Sean. That Matrix-themed art almost overshadowed what might be the weirdest thing here: Will Smith has a new song with Big Sean? Yes, he does, and it’s out now.

Will Smith and Big Sean released 'The Matrix'-inspired video for “Beautiful Scars,” from Smith's upcoming album 'Based on a True Story.'

Will Smith has unveiled that Matrix project that he previously teased , and it’s a music video for his new single “Beautiful Scars,” which is a collaboration he did with Big Sean . The video begins with a parody of the famous red pill/blue pill scene from The Matrix . Big Sean is in the

Will Smith and Big Sean have released a 'Matrix'-inspired music video for their song 'Beautiful Scars.' Smith is also dropping a new solo album.