Will Smith Delivers Walk-Off Homer and Quashes AI Concert Rumors

LOS ANGELES, August 31, 2025 - Actor-turned-outfielder Will Smith made headlines today both on the diamond and online.

Pinch-Hit Walk-Off Heroics In Major League Baseball action, Smith came off the bench for the Los Angeles Dodgers and launched a pinch-hit, walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-4. The dramatic blast extended the Dodgers’ lead atop the National League West.

Viral AI Concert Comeback Meanwhile, Smith quelled swirling rumors that he’d used artificial intelligence to inflate crowd sizes during his Based on a True Story tour. After fans and even Green Day mocked his tour footage, Smith released a tongue-in-cheek video showing rows of digital cats as his audience, poking fun at the speculation and demonstrating his playful defiance of the controversy.

Smith’s dual triumphs today-athletic and viral-underscore his enduring versatility in both entertainment and sports.