Will Smith and J Balvin performed their legendary hit song “Men in Black” live on stage at Coachella on Sunday night, igniting a whirlwind of excitement and nostalgia among the audience. It was a remarkable unexpected appearance.
Smith stirred nostalgia for his legendary role, Agent J, opposite Tommy Lee Jones in the science fiction action-comedy, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Smith was dressed in his characteristic sunglasses and a chic black suit, evocative of his portrayal in the 1997 smash hit film.
A larger-than-life alien head prop and backup dancers dressed as aliens added to the extraterrestrial vibe of the thrilling performance, which featured Smith and Balvin rapping the hit song beautifully. Cheers broke out from the crowd as the two brought the audience back to the legendary “Men in Black” universe.
To cap off the show, Smith was spotted brandishing the memory eraser gadget from the film, a reference to the story point where agents wipe witnesses’ memories of extraterrestrial encounters.
The scene served as a wonderful homage to the cherished movie series that has captured the audience’s attention for many years.
Barry Sonnenfeld’s first ‘Men in Black’ movie was a huge hit, earning USD 250.7 million at the domestic box office.
Due to its success, three follow-up films were produced: Men in Black II (2002), Men in Black III (2012) and Men in Black: International (2019).
Despite being a stand-alone film based in the same universe, the last installment lacked Smith and Jones in the key parts.
Coachella, which is renowned for its star-studded lineups and unexpected visitors, delivered once again this weekend with appearances from Kesha, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Shakira, and Paris Hilton. Kesha made headlines when she sang “TikTok” with modified lyrics, stirring up controversy and sending a direct shot at P. Diddy.