Jaden Smith facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jaden Smith
Smith at Web Summit in 2019
Born	Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (1998-07-08) July 8, 1998 (age 27) Malibu, California, U.S.
Occupation	Rapper singer songwriter actor dancer
Years active	2002–present
Parents	Will Smith (father) Jada Pinkett Smith (mother)
Relatives	Willow Smith (sister)
Musical career
Genres	Alternative hip hop emo rap
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Columbia Roc Nation MSFTSMusic gamma. Three Six Zero
Associated acts	Willow Justin Bieber Childish Gambino Tyler, the Creator ASAP Rocky Kid Cudi Raury
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Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (born July 8, 1998) is an American rapper and actor. He is the son of famous actors Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith. Jaden has won several awards for his work, including a Teen Choice Award, an MTV Movie Award, and a Young Artist Award. He was also nominated for a Grammy Award.

Jaden Smith started his acting career alongside his father, Will Smith. They appeared together in the 2006 movie The Pursuit of Happyness. They also starred in the 2013 film After Earth. Jaden also acted in remakes like The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) with Keanu Reeves. He also starred in The Karate Kid (2010) with Jackie Chan. After a short break, he returned to acting in 2016. He starred in the Netflix series The Get Down. He also did voice acting for the anime series Neo Yokio.

As a musician, Jaden first sang with Justin Bieber on the 2010 song "Never Say Never". This song was part of The Karate Kid soundtrack. It became very popular, reaching the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He later released several mixtapes, including CTV2 (2014). In 2017, he released his first studio album, Syre. His other albums include Erys (2019) and CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3 (2020). In 2022, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for his work on Justin Bieber's album Justice.

Early Life and Family

Jaden Christopher Syre Smith was born on July 8, 1998. His birthplace was Malibu, California. His parents are actors Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith. He has an older half-brother named Trey. His younger sister is Willow Smith. Jaden went to New Village Leadership Academy. Later, his parents taught him at home.

Jaden and his siblings helped with Project Zambi. This project works with Hasbro. It helps children in Zambia who have lost their parents to AIDS.

Career Highlights

Acting Roles

Smith in 2010

Jaden Smith's first big movie role was in 2006. He played Christopher in The Pursuit of Happyness. He acted alongside his father, Will Smith. For this role, he won the Breakthrough Performance award. This was at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. Next, he appeared in the 2008 science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still.

In 2010, Jaden starred in The Karate Kid. He acted with Jackie Chan in this movie. In 2013, Jaden and Will Smith played father and son again. This was in the movie After Earth. Jaden also appeared in The Good Lord Bird in 2014. This film was based on a book. He played Henry Shackleford, a young slave.

After a break to focus on music, Jaden returned to acting. He starred in the Netflix series The Get Down in 2017. He also did voice acting for Neo Yokio. In 2018, he starred in the film Skate Kitchen. In 2020, he acted with Cara Delevingne in the romantic drama Life in a Year.

Music Journey

Smith performing in 2015

In 2010, Jaden Smith rapped with Justin Bieber. Their song was called "Never Say Never". It became a very popular song. It was certified five times platinum in the US.

On October 1, 2012, Jaden released his first mixtape. It was titled The Cool Cafe. He released a follow-up mixtape in 2014. This one was called CTV2.

Jaden worked on his first studio album for three years. He announced it would be called Syre in 2016. The album was released on November 17, 2017. It reached number 24 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The song "Icon" was released from this album.

After Syre, Jaden announced his next project. It was titled Erys. On July 5, 2019, he released his second studio album, Erys. It reached number 12 on the US Billboard 200. On July 24, 2020, Jaden released the song "Cabin Fever". This song was from his third album, CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3. This album completed a series of his "Cool" tapes. It also included a song with Justin Bieber called "Falling for You".

Fashion Style

GQ magazine has praised Jaden Smith's fashion sense. They said he is unique in his style. Jaden has mentioned Tyler the Creator and Batman as his fashion inspirations. He has his own clothing brand called MSFTSrep. This brand sells hoodies, T-shirts, and trousers.

In 2016, Jaden modeled for Louis Vuitton. He wore a skirt in their womenswear campaign. He explained that he did this to help fight bullying. He wanted to show that it's okay for anyone to wear what they want. He was the first male model to wear womenswear for Louis Vuitton. In 2018, he also created a denim line with the brand G-Star.

Just Water Company

Jaden Smith has been involved with the spring water company Just Water since he was 12. The company aims to create affordable water filtration systems. These systems can help people in poorer areas. They also focus on making environmentally friendly products. Just Water officially launched in the UK in 2018.

Musical Inspirations

Jaden Smith's musical influences include Kid Cudi and Kanye West. He also looks up to his father, Will Smith. Jaden said his father started in music and then moved to movies. Jaden started with movies and then moved into music. He sees his father as a guide for being a good person.

Personal Life

Jaden Smith moved out of his parents' home in June 2017. He was 19 years old at the time. He moved into a home in Hidden Hills.

Jaden is a vegetarian. He even started a mobile restaurant. This restaurant provides free vegan dinners for people experiencing homelessness. His parents became concerned about his health due to his diet. He was later found to have lactose intolerance and celiac disease. He then returned to being a vegetarian.

In 2013, Jaden shared his thoughts on traditional education. He suggested that people should consider leaving school. He also posts about various conspiracy theories on social media.

Jaden Smith has been seen as a non-binary icon. This is because he challenges traditional gender roles in popular media. He often wears clothes that are not typically for one gender. This includes dresses and skirts. He has said that he wears skirts to help kids feel less bullied in schools.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Syre (2017)
• Erys (2019)
• CTV3: Cool Tape Vol. 3 (2020)

Tours

Headlining Tours

• Vision Tour: A North American Journey (2018)

Co-headlining Tours

• Willow & Erys Tour (with Willow Smith) (2019)

Supporting Tours

• Fall Out Boy – Mania Tour (2017)
• J. Cole – KOD Tour (2018)
• Post Malone – Beerbongs & Bentleys Tour (2019)
• Tyler, the Creator – IGOR Tour (2019)
• Justin Bieber – Justice World Tour (2022)
• Kid Cudi – Insano World Tour (2024)

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

See also

In Spanish: Jaden Smith para niños