As the son of Hollywood’s power duo, Jada Pinkett and Will Smith, Jaden Smith is widely believed to have benefited from his famous parents in securing major fashion deals. The 27-year-old rapper was recently appointed as the first creative director for Christian Louboutin, in a newly created role for the luxury brand (per WWD). The unexpected appointment sparked outrage among fans who argue that Jaden is unworthy of the role. “Imagine having over 15 years of experience in fashion design, and then Jaden Smith takes your job,” one fashion designer vented in a TikTok following the news (per Daily Mail). Beyond fashion, the avant-garde artist also ignited heated online debates about nepotism regarding his allegedly undeserved music career. A critic complained on Reddit, “One day Jaden said ‘I
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