[2] He earned a master's degree in architecture from Hampton University in Virginia, where he drew political cartoons for the school's paper.

[8] Fast Company described Smith's illustrations as using African symbols, various color palettes, and carefully drawn facial expressions to show the humanity of the enslaved people.

The finished work was featured as a centerpiece in Times Square's billboards, and the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles.

He has also painted portraits of Tamir Rice, Tony McDade,[3] Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery,[2] Philando Castile, Bree Newsome, and Lupita Nyong'o.

[7] In 2020, there was a community of artists that created BLM-related social media-based viral work, including Smith, Shirien Damra, Stormy Nesbit, Dani Coke, Robin Hilkey, and Miriam Mosqueda.

[18] Other examples of Smith's work include posters for movies such as Dear White People, If Beale Street Could Talk, Southside with You, and Black Panther.

[2] Notable figures have shared Smith's work on social media, including Michelle Obama, Rihanna, Nipsey Hussle,[6] and Janet Jackson.