How long was Will Smith a rapper?
How long was Will Smith a rapper?
During the late 1980s, he achieved modest fame as a rapper under the name the Fresh Prince....
| Will Smith | |
|---|---|
| Other names | The Fresh Prince |
| Occupation | Actor film producer rapper |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Organization | Westbrook Inc Overbrook Entertainment |
Did Will Smith have a rap career?
After Will Smith met Jeff Townes at age 16, the duo launched a highly successful rap career as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Smith starred on the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for six seasons, before establishing himself as a Hollywood A-lister with Bad Boys (1995) and Independence Day (1996).
Did Will Smith rap before Fresh Prince?
Before the series, he was primarily known as one-half of the rap duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince where they had hits such as "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime".
What year did Will Smith become a rapper?
In the late 1980s, Smith achieved modest fame as a rapper under the name The Fresh Prince. In 1990, his popularity increased dramatically when he starred in the popular television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Why did Will Smith quit rap?
By the mid-2000s, Smith had become one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood, and this affected his musical output. At this point, he was either starring in or producing multiple movies per year, and this lack of time combined with the greater earnings he got from movies caused him to taper off musically.
Where is Jazzy Jeff now?
Though DJ Jazzy Jeff is busy playing good music all over the world, he hasn't stopped producing great music. He is currently working with Philadelphia newcomer, Dayne Jordan.
