ESPN star wants Will Smith to address Chris Rock slap with Black community before he sees new 'Bad Boys'

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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence were back on top of the movie world over the weekend as "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" opened with an estimated $56 million.

It was one of Smith’s biggest hits since he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in 2022. It is also the fourth installment of the franchise, which debuted in 1995.

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Will Smith, right, took issue with Chris Rock's joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, leading him to slap the comedian across the face at the Academy Awards in 2022. The moment rocked the entertainment industry. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

While Smith has found success again, ESPN star Stephen A. Smith said he was not about to go see any movies featuring the actor because of his slap to the comedian. The incident came after Rock made a crack about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. He yelled at Rock to keep his wife’s name out of his mouth and then rushed the stage.

Will Smith has not publicly addressed the reason behind the slap – only issuing an apology the night after.

Stephen A. Smith said on his show on Monday the actor has to have a sit down with the Black community to address the incident.

Stephen A. Smith at the Disney 2024 upfront presentation held at North Javits Center on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty Images)

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Martin Lawrence, left, and Will Smith, strike a pose during a photo shoot to promote their latest film, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," in Mexico City on Friday, May 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

"Somewhere along the way he has to sit down and