Before the slap: Long history between Will Smith and Chris Rock

While the slap shocked the world and became the subject of discussion on social media, it is not the first time Smith and Rock have crossed paths [Courtesy]

Will Smith’s fiery slap across Chris Rock’s face during this year’s highly anticipated Academy Awards has left the world in awe.

It is trending on social media, with the hashtag #Jada being discussed by over 1.1 million Kenyans on Twitter today.