Will Smith's "Hustlers" Viewing Interrupted By Singing Stevie Wonder

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Stevie's also out here dropping blind jokes.

Not only is he one of the greatest musicians and composers of this century, and arguably of all time, Stevie Wonder's got jokes. Will Smith's Instagram page is a must-follow social media account for those looking for light-hearted, funny content, and recently the multi-hyphenated talent shared a video with the Motown legend.

Will and a private theater filled with his friends were all checking out Jennifer Lopez's latest film, Hustlers. Unbeknownst to Will, his pals had a birthday surprise in store for him, and it's something that only happens to people in a certain tax bracket. "So Jennifer, this is crazy. So, we're in the movie, and this is a really weird story. It's my birthday, and we're in the movie, and it's the scene where your character is talkin' 'bout Stevie Wonder was in the champagne room," Will said. "And Stevie walks in. They pause the movie, and Stevie walks in and sings me 'Happy Birthday'...So we just wanted to send this [video] to you."

Then, Will jokingly asked Stevie if he was ever in the champagne room. "Well let me tell you something," the music legend said with a smile. "If I was there, I'll never show, I'd never say." Will couldn't help but laugh, but Stevie's next line made everyone in the theater crack up. "'Cause, you know, whenever I'm asked about it I can say, 'Well, I didn't see where I was.'" Watch the funny moment below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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