The actor will also narrate the audiobook of 'Will'.
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Will Smith said he is "finally ready" to release the memoir after working on the book for two years.
LOS ANGELES Will Smith is ready to open up about his life story.
Penguin Press announced Sunday that Smith will release his memoir called "Will" on Nov. 9. The actor-rapper shared a photo of the book's cover art to more than 54 million of his followers on Instagram.
Smith said he is "finally ready" to release the memoir after working on the book for two years. His book will be published by Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House and co-authored by Mark Manson, the author of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F(asterisk)ck."
"It's been a labour of love," Smith said in his post.
"Will" looks to tell a story about Smith's life and career. The book will delve into him being raised in West Philadelphia to entering superstardom as an actor and rapper. He's a two-time Academy Award nominee and won a four-time Grammy winner.
Smith starred in the "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." "Bad Boys," "Men in Black" and "Pursuit of Happyness." He's won Grammys for "Summertime," "Men In Black," "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" and "Parents Just Don't Understand."
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