But Jazzy Jeff got it backwards — in the late '80s and early '90s, he and his emcee partner The Fresh Prince were catalysts, not apocalyptic-ists. In households nationwide, they may not have kicked ...

On this day in hip-hop history, Will Smith—then known as The Fresh Prince—and DJ Jazzy Jeff released their second LP, He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper. Originally released as a double album on vinyl, it ...

Founding member of the 90’s hip-hop group DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, DJ Jazzy Jeff co-wrote “Summertime” and their Grammy Award winning “Parents Just Don’t Understand”. He was also one of the ...

Jeffrey Allen Townes, better known as DJ Jazzy Jeff, has been spinning records professionally since 1985. One half of the Grammy-winning duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, alongside Will Smith, he ...

June is Black Music Month and to celebrate, theGrio came up with several Top 12 lists to fit the theme of summer. Did you know that DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince sampled Kool & the Gang on ...

On this date in 1987, Philly’s most celebrated Hip Hop duo released their first album. Famed rapper and actor Will Smith, also known as “The Fresh Prince” and his hilarious on-and-off-screen partner ...

Walking up to DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Delaware home, it’s nearly impossible not to recall a scene in the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” where his character, Jazz, gets tossed out of Uncle Phil’s house—by Uncle ...

From 1990 to 1996, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air cast captured the hearts of audiences with its blend of humor, heart and social commentary. Created by Andy and Susan Borowitz, the series was a ...

Will Smith honored the late musical legend and Hollywood icon Quincy Jones with a touching message shared on social media, looking back on their time working together on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Will Smith's former teacher received a special shout-out during a street renaming ceremony to honor the actor in Philadelphia. The Academy Award winner was celebrated on Wednesday with the renaming of ...