Fact check: Will Smith's recent appearance has led to comparisons with Tupac Shakur.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 75/100

The Facebook post shares a screenshot from another social media platform that features a side-by-side comparison of Will Smith and Tupac Shakur, with commentary suggesting Will Smith's new look resembles Tupac due to Jada Pinkett Smith's influence. This observation about Will Smith's appearance and the subsequent comparisons to Tupac have been widely reported in news outlets in July 2026, including Atlanta Black Star. The images used in the post are authentic photographs of Will Smith and Tupac Shakur. While the post accurately reflects a current topic of discussion, the embedded commentary contains strong opinions and offensive language.

mostly true verification card — Trust Score 75/100
Platform
facebook
Source author
LuCiette — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/198MR3HcYX/
Verified on
July 27, 2026
Verification ID
XZPkM5YFkKzu8LWHmN-H0A

Original content reviewed

Platform: FACEBOOK Author: @LuCiette --- Caption/Description --- Yooooo😂😂 #WillSmith #jadapinkettsmith #tupac #GasTheGossip Published: 2026-07-26T17:42:23.000Z

Claims analyzed (3)

  1. mostly true: Will Smith's recent appearance has led to comparisons with Tupac Shakur.
    Recent news articles from July 2026 confirm that Will Smith debuted a new look, including a shaved head, which led to many social media users and news outlets comparing his appearance to Tupac Shakur. Some fans even suggested he might be playing Tupac in a movie.
  2. unverifiable: Jada Pinkett Smith's influence is a reason for Will Smith's changed appearance.
    Some social media users and news reports from July 2026 have speculated that Jada Pinkett Smith's influence or their marriage's ups and downs could be a factor in Will Smith's new look. However, this remains a subjective opinion and is not a confirmed factual cause for his appearance change. Will Smith's new look has also been linked to his upcoming film 'I Am Legend 2'.
  3. mostly true: The images of Will Smith and Tupac Shakur are authentic photographs.
    The image of Will Smith appears to be a recent photograph of him with a shaved head and glasses, consistent with his current public appearances reported in July 2026. The image of Tupac Shakur is a widely recognized photograph of the late rapper. There are no visible signs of AI generation or manipulation in either image.

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