It has been a year since Jada Pinkett Smith, the wife of actor Will Smith, publicly admitted to her infidelity, stirring up controversy and sparking a candid conversation about their relationship.
Once again, the spotlight is on the power couple, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, following a recent incident at the Oscars where Will slapped comedian Chris Rock for making a joke about Jada. However, their marriage faced a different kind of turmoil a year ago when Jada acknowledged that she had been unfaithful to Will with one of their son's friends.
The revelation unfolded during an episode of Jada's Facebook show, Red Table Talk, where the couple engaged in a candid conversation about their marriage. It was there that Jada opened up about her affair with August Alsina, a rapper and friend of their son Jaden Smith.
According to Jada, her involvement with August began in 2016, a time when her marriage was going through a challenging period. The confession emerged after August Alsina publicly mentioned their relationship during an interview on the Breakfast Club program.
During the emotional discussion, Will Smith questioned Jada about her connection with the rapper and her infidelity. Jada responded honestly, saying, "Yes, and then I got into a mess with August."
The couple revealed that their marriage had experienced a crisis five years ago, and they had contemplated separation. It was during this tumultuous phase that Jada crossed paths with August Alsina, who was dealing with mental health issues.
"Four and a half years ago, I started a friendship with August, and in fact, we became very close friends. It all started because he needed help, and I wanted to help him with his health, with his mental state. I was also going through a lot of pain and felt broken. During that relationship, I realized that you cannot find happiness outside of yourself," shared Will Smith's wife.
August Alsina, the man at the center of this highly publicized affair, is a 29-year-old musician known for his work in the R&B and hip-hop genres. Born as August Anthony Alsina Jr. on September 3, 1992, in New Orleans, United States, he rose to prominence as a singer, songwriter, and rapper.
August's musical journey took off in 2012 with his first project, "The Product," which garnered limited success. However, he made a breakthrough in 2014 with the release of his album "Testimony," which secured a spot on the Billboard 200 chart. In the following year, he dropped "This Thing Called," featuring collaborations with notable artists like Chris Brown and Lil Wayne.
In addition to his music career, August Alsina has faced several health challenges. He fainted during a concert in 2014, leading to concerns about his well-being. In 2015, he underwent eye surgery to preserve his vision. He later disclosed that he battles an autoimmune disease that affects his liver, adding a layer of complexity to his life journey.
