Trey Smith Faces Online Criticism After Posting Vocal Cover

Trey Smith, the eldest son of actor and musician Will Smith, has come under online scrutiny following the release of a vocal performance that sparked widespread criticism across social media platforms.

Smith, who typically keeps a low public profile, is known primarily for his work as a DJ and music producer under the name DJ Ace. Earlier this week, he surprised followers by sharing a video of himself singing a cover of Justin Timberlake’s 2017 track End of Time.

The performance quickly drew attention, but the reaction was largely negative. Social media users posted a range of critical comments questioning his vocal delivery and stage presence. Several remarks mocked aspects of the performance, while others compared him unfavorably to his musically successful siblings.

Following the wave of criticism, the video was removed from Instagram.

Trey Smith was born in 1992 to Will Smith and his first wife, Sheree Zampino. The couple divorced in 1995. Will Smith later married actress Jada Pinkett Smith in 1997, and they share two children — Jaden and Willow Smith — both of whom have established careers in music and entertainment.

The incident has reignited online discussion around celebrity children navigating creative careers in the public eye, particularly when stepping into artistic spaces closely associated with famous family members.

This report is based on coverage originally published by Geo News Digital Desk.