Born: West Philadelphia, PA, 1968
Years Active: 1986-2009
Influenced by: Whodini, Slick Rick, Run-D.M.C., Fat Boys
Genre: Hip-Hop
Biography: Beginning his career during the mid-'80s under the name the Fresh Prince, by the following decade rapper Will Smith was one ...
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'Gettin' Jiggy Wit It'--Will Smith (1998)
Here is some SAT practice: Will Smith is to rap as the Jonas Brothers are to punk rock. As far as emcees go, nothing gets much more family-friendly than this Hollywood star's hop-hop-lite slumming.
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Spinner.com: On This Date in 1998: 'Gettin' Jiggy Wit It,' by rapper turned actor Will Smith, takes over the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.The Almanac Advises for March 14: "Using the current jargon is a sure way to mark how 'hip' or 'with...Read moreVideos (3)
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