American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo has opened up about his friendship with Hollywood star Will Smith. He says Smith gives life advice and that being able to have someone you look up to is great. "Being able to have someone that you look up to is great. I think there`s nothing like it. When Will Smith says something, you want to make sure that you`re listening. He gives life advice. I take that and put it right. I grew up watching him," said Derulo, on "The Drew Barrymore Show".

"He`s been able to accomplish in different genres. It`s really unbelievable to have a friend that I can learn from all the time. We met on the basketball court," the singer added.