The 2025 Grammy Awards saw siblings Willow and Jaden Smith making a notable appearance at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on Sunday February 2nd. The pair showcased their individualistic style with distinct outfits creating a sibling moment that gained attention.
Willow Smith age 24 chose a bold ensemble. It featured a black crystal bra and matching hot pants designed by Fleur du mal. She layered this with a long black tailored coat from McQueen Autumn Winter 2024 collection. The coat included a t-bar chain detail. Willow styled her hair in voluminous curls and added platform sandals with crystal straps. Rings and metallic grills including a green grill on her front tooth completed her look.
Jaden Smith age 26 opted for a classic black Louis Vuitton tuxedo. His standout piece was a large black headpiece shaped like a multi-story castle. A hole in the center allowed his face to be visible. Abodi created this headpiece drawing inspiration from Transylvanian castles. The design team mentioned on Instagram that the headpiece blends Transylvanian elegance with a modern design influenced by Transylvanian history and vampire legends related to Bathori.
Some observers on social media noted a resemblance between Jaden's headpiece and Willem Dafoe's GQ Italia Man of the Year cover from 2023.
Willow and Jaden Smith attended the 2025 Grammys to support their father Will Smith . He was a presenter at the awards ceremony. The Recording Academy had announced Will Smith as a presenter on Friday January 31st along with Cardi B SZA and Taylor Swift. Other presenters included Anthony Kiedis and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers Gloria Estefan Olivia Rodrigo Queen Latifah and Victoria Monét.
Jaden and Willow are the children of Will Smith and actress-singer Jada Pinkett Smith. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith married in 1997. They had Jaden in July following year and Willow in October 2000. Will Smith also has a son Trey from his previous marriage with Sheree Zampino.
The Smith family including Jaden Willow and Trey spent Thanksgiving 2024 together with Jada's mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris and other relatives and friends. Sources indicated everyone was in positive spirits during the holiday. The celebration extended into the following Sunday when Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens played a game. Will Smith's team won which he acknowledged.
In May 2024 the Smith family supported Will Smith at the Los Angeles premiere of his movie Bad Boys: Ride or Die. They wore coordinated outfits. Willow's outfit had a 1970s influence with a long plaid coat and matching trousers. Jaden wore black denim cargo pants a white button-down shirt a black puffer vest and a black tie.
Willow Smith received nominations at the 2025 Grammys. These included Best Engineered Album Non-Classical for Empathogen. Willow expressed her excitement about her music and wanting listeners to feel understood and loved. Jaden Smith recently discussed his project '2024: A Case Study on the Long Term Effects of Young Love' which explores the impact of young love experiences into adulthood.
Jaden Smith's Castle Headpiece: A Transylvanian Inspired Statement at the Grammys
Jaden Smith’s headpiece at the 2025 Grammy Awards became talked about. While his Louis Vuitton suit was classic it was the castle-shaped headpiece by Abodi that captured attention. Dora Abodi a Hungarian designer founded the brand in 2013. Her Transylvanian heritage serves as inspiration. Transylvania is linked to vampire legends through Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula.
The headpiece shares similarities with Bran Castle featuring pointed turrets and small windows. Abodi's family history traces back to 16th-century Transylvania. They were granted nobility by Prince István Báthori. The brand website states inspiration from Transylvanian legends folklore and mythology including Elisabeth Báthori nicknamed the Bloody Countess. Her connection to vampire folklore is reflected in Abodi’s designs. The brand blends historical elements with fantasy.
Jaden Smith's headpiece named Vampire Castle Headpiece is priced over $4500 and custom-made. It symbolizes eternity sensuality and resilience.
Corey Smith's Case: Plea Deal Reached After Lengthy Legal Battles and Misconduct Allegations
Corey Smith a figure from Miami’s Liberty City John Doe Gang during the 1990s has been involved in state and federal court cases for over three decades. Smith faced convictions in both state and federal courts related to murders weapons and drugs. He previously avoided a death penalty.
State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle issued a memo and statement regarding the resolution of Smith's 2004 case in Miami-Dade County court. Corey Smith was initially arrested in 1988 and convicted on federal drug and weapon charges. At 27 he received a life sentence in federal prison without parole.
In 2004 Smith was convicted in Miami-Dade County court for the murders of Angel Wilson Cynthia Brown Leon Hadley and Jackie Pope. He received life sentences for Hadley and Pope's murders and death sentences for Brown and Wilson's murders in 2005.
A 2016 U.S. Supreme Court ruling led to a new sentencing trial for the death penalty cases in 2017 by order of Florida Supreme Court. Smith's defense team alleged in 2024 that prosecutors provided favors to potential witnesses. These favors included food drinks cigars and time for sex in a police conference room. Judge Andrea Wolfson disqualified State Attorneys Michael Von Zamft and Stephen Mitchell in March as a result.
Judge Wolfson expressed concern about potential further misconduct instances that might have been uncovered with more investigation time. State Attorney’s Office accepted Smith’s plea offer of 30 years in state prison in January 2025 to ensure the conviction integrity from 2004. Jose Arroyo evaluated the testimony and worked with other prosecutors who found much of the evidentiary hearing testimony not credible or accurate according to a January 10 memo.
Fernandez Rundle stated that witnesses had died become uncooperative or changed testimony in the almost twenty years since the 2004 conviction. In a plea deal Smith pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. This resolved the resentencing on two 2005 death sentences. He received a 30-year state prison sentence. He has already served over 24 years. He still has to serve a federal drug trafficking sentence potentially until 2051 but may have a new federal sentencing hearing.
Prosecutors waived the death penalty citing time passage witness changes and the possibility of a retrial which they deemed risky. Corey Smith was identified as the John Does gang leader and convicted for seven deaths. Jerome Fulton son of victim Angel Wilson delivered a victim impact statement criticizing both Smith and prosecutorial misconduct. He acknowledged the miscarriage of justice and urged ethical conduct from the State Attorney's office.
Judge Wolfson had removed two prosecutors due to conduct concerns. One prosecutor Michael Von Zamft was recorded discussing witness issues and suggesting making a witness unavailable if uncooperative. Judge Wolfson considered this a potentially cryptic message but did not believe witness elimination was intended. Despite this and other issues she removed Von Zamft and a colleague. Von Zamft subsequently left the office. In court Fulton showed Smith compassion offering peace and prayers against gun violence. Judge Wolfson praised Fulton's heartfelt statement.
The State waived the death penalty in November 2024 after misconduct findings. Smith had a pending Motion to Vacate Judgment and Sentence. Prosecutors cited challenges for a new trial including witness issues and a questionable jailhouse call. Smith agreed to plead guilty to second-degree murder and lesser charges receiving a 30-year state sentence concurrent with his federal sentence. With time served he faces approximately five more years in state prison on the state charge but still has a lengthy federal sentence.