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<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Will Smith News</title><link>https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/rss/1-will-smith-news.xml/</link><description>The latest on Will Smith</description><language>en</language><item><title>CHARLIE MACK: PHILLY'S FAVORITE HIP-HOP FOLK HERO</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/20321-charlie-mack-phillys-favorite-hip-hop-folk-hero/?do=findComment&comment=236730]]></link><description><![CDATA[https://rockthebells.com/articles/the-legend-of-charlie-mack/ CHARLIE MACK: PHILLY'S FAVORITE HIP-HOP FOLK HERO By Stereo Williams Published Wed, October 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM EDT - The Fresh Prince, "Charlie Mack (The First Out the Limo)" Charles Alston has been called "The Big Brother of Philadelphia." The man affectionately dubbed "Charlie Mack" has been a mainstay of the city as both folk hero and community leader for more than 40 years, and his longtime friendship with megastar Will Smith has made him one of the most intriguing "behind the scenes" personalities in popular culture. “He actually basically jumped in front of a bullet for me before," Smith said in August. "He literally, like, ran toward a guy who was shooting.” Mack has made a name for himself as one of the most impactful influencers in entertainment; and Will Smith has so much love for his old friend. The entertainment icon hired Mack as his security guard early in DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's run, and Smith shared this past summer that Mack would eventually save the young rap star's life. “In another country, I’d just be able to give him a goat and we’d be even," Smith jokingly said. "But for whatever reason here, I owe him my life.” A young Charlie Mack would host house parties in West Philly in the late 1970s, and made such a name for himself as a promoter that he landed an A&R gig for April Records. But he was heavy in the streets throughout the early 1980s -- at least until he met a young up-and-coming Philly DJ named Jeff Townes who was making a name for himself as DJ Jazzy Jeff. Jeff remembers how he first connected with the legendary Charlie Mack. "Charlie Mack has been at the epicenter of Philly Hip-Hop from the beginning," Jeff tells ROCK THE BELLS. "Even before Will, Charlie [booked] me for a show in Southwest Philly. I heard about Charlie and came and did it -- it was a great show. And we kinda established a friendship. When Will and I got together, and things started moving, I remember saying 'Yo, if we're going on the road, we need some security.' And I picked up the phone and called Charlie." "He always tells this story: I was like 'Charlie, I can't promise you the money that you made in the street. But I can guarantee that you'll see the world.' At that time, Charlie had gotten into some trouble and was like 'Yeah, I'm done.' Our very first tour, Charlie was on those shows. And he's been with us ever since." Jeff more than made good on his promise. As DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince grew from local sensation to bonafide stars on the success of their debut album Rock The House, Charlie Mack became the duo's head of security, and eventually evolved into executive assistant to the Grammy-winning pair. They gave their longtime friend a salute on their best-selling album He's The DJ, I'm The Rapper with the upbeat track "Charlie Mack (The First Out the Limo.)" The shoutout gave the world a glimpse of who Charlie is. But his work with DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince was only the beginning. As Will Smith transitioned from platinum-selling rapper to TV star and movie icon, Charlie Mack was right there. And as he got more connected in the entertainment industry, Mack began to carve out his own niche and built a staggering resume and enviable reputation. He worked with everyone from Smith's Fresh Prince Of Bel Air co-star Tatyana Ali to Atlanta rap superstar T.I. and actors like Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx. Mack was an executive producer on the Chris Robinson film ATL. In his hometown, Mack became one of the city's most successful promoters; he hosted 2Pac's final Philadelphia show, put Lil Kim and Foxy Brown on the same bill early in their careers, and worked as a consultant with Electric Factory Concerts, East Coast Express, Clear Channel and Live Nation. Charlie Mack has done it all. "Charlie had something to do with the discovery of Boyz II Men. Charlie had something to do with the discovery of Meek Mill," Jeff explains. "Charlie has always been in or around Philly Hip-Hop, he's Philadelphia's Forrest Gump. He has the greatest picture collection with almost anybody on the planet. Nothing ceases to amaze me when it comes down to Charlie." Smith believes that his entire circle was focused on pushing forward, and Charlie came to embody that ethos. "We were all about growth. You couldn't be down with us if you weren't growing. [Charlie] started out with us in security and evolved into road manager," Will said. Along the way, Charlie Mack came to embody an up-from-the-streets hustler spirit as a Philadelphia success story. The leap from gun charges to red carpets is heady for anyone to make, Mack navigated it to tremendous returns. Everyone would eventually have a Charlie Mack story, as he became inextricably linked to so many movers and shakers through the strength of his tireless work ethic and engaging personality. And Charlie Mack's heart and soul have always belonged to Philadelphia. He relocated back to Philly in the early 2000s and his roots have never been hard to see. He founded the Charlie Mack Cares Foundation and his Party 4 Peace charity event would attract celebrities every year. He's been a manager or a consultant for Philly-based stars like Meek Mill and Empire star Bryshere "Yazz" Gray. Following a promise from Jazzy Jeff has led Charlie Mack down his own remarkable road. In August, during a YouTube interview with Jeff and Charlie, Will shared another anecdote about how he and Mack found themselves in a life-threatening dilemma. “We were in a situation and a police officer went to pull his gun on Charlie, and I grabbed the gun,” Smith said. “And wouldn’t let it go.” “He said 'let it go,' you said ‘I’m not letting it go unless you let that go,’” Mack confirmed. “I would not let go, I was not gonna let him point it at my man, yeah that was bad luck, that was bad times,” Smith said. “That’s when you know that—you know I love you, right? That proved it, that was a terrible day.” “Hey man, I love you back,” Mack replied. That love between those friends is an extension of the love Charlie seems to get from all who have come into contact with him. According to Jazzy Jeff, the man's success isn't tethered to anyone else -- it's just Charlie's way of being Charlie.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:57:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New Will Smith Album coming: Dance in your Darkest Moments</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/20045-new-will-smith-album-coming-dance-in-your-darkest-moments/?do=findComment&comment=236426]]></link><description><![CDATA[Looks like we have a new Will Smith album coming called, "Dance in your Darkest Moments." Omar who does Will's music is using the hashtag #danceinyourdarkestmoments , Will has a new phone number you can sign up to get updates, similar to the old JJFP hotline which will probably alert you to the drop. <- Also Will has changed his Instagram profile to this pic - which has also been updated in WIll's Spotify. Also Joyner Lucas has been talking about the music Will has been doing saying he's been sitting on it waiting for the right temperature to release it and for all of Will's people to be on board. Looks like things have been set in motion. I suspect it will be released close to Bad Boys 4 coming out.]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2024_04/image.png.e5b3504f7f5e8fce5c1c1804ea859393.png" length="45315" type="image/png"/><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:43:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>SIGN UP FOR WILL SMITH TEXTS</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/20030-sign-up-for-will-smith-texts/?do=findComment&comment=236407]]></link><description>Will just launched a text service. You can sign up here: https://willsmith.ffm.to/signup or text 215-244-9455. There's a WhatsApp option, too. I suppose this is his new attempt to keep in touch with his supporters, following the app he launched back in 2016.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:25:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>WILL SMITH PERFORMS "MEN IN BLACK" WITH J. BALVIN AT COACHELLA IN SURPRISE APPEARANCE</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/20013-will-smith-performs-men-in-black-with-j-balvin-at-coachella-in-surprise-appearance/?do=findComment&comment=236384]]></link><description>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/will-smith-men-in-black-j-balvin-coachella-surprise-appearance-1235874074/ Will Smith Performs “Men in Black” With J. Balvin at Coachella in Surprise Appearance The rapper-actor was dressed in sunglasses and a black suit, like his character in the 1997 film. BY KIMBERLY NORDYKE APRIL 14, 2024 10:11PM Will Smith performs at Coachella on Sunday night. ARTURO HOLMES/GETTY IMAGES FOR COACHELLA Will Smith was a surprise guest at Coachella on Sunday night. The rapper-actor hit the stage alongside J Balvin to perform his hit song “Men in Black,” from his 1997 box office blockbuster film of the same name. Smith appeared in sunglasses and a black suit, the standard uniform of his character in the film, which starred Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as investigators in a secret organization who monitor and police extraterrestrials. Smith and Balvin rapped the song together, while backup dancers dressed as aliens and a giant alien head prop added to the effect. At the end of the performance, Balvin was dragged off by two people in black suits. Then, Smith was seen holding up the device used in the movie to erase the memories of people who witness alien activities, in addition to wiping out the memories of agents ready to retire. The movie, which made $250.7 million at the domestic box office (not adjusted for inflation), spawned three sequels: 2002’s Men in Black II, 2012’s Men in Black 3 and 2019’s Men in Black: International, the latter of which was considered a stand-alone movie set in the same universe but did not feature Smith or Jones. Coachella’s performances were full of surprise guests this weekend, including Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Shakira, Paris Hilton and Kesha, the latter of whom changed the lyrics to her hit song “Tik Tok” to say “**** P. Diddy” during her performance with Reneé Rapp. Watch part of Smith and Balvin’s performance below.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:41:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>DJ JAZZY JEFF + RAKIM TALK JAZZ AHEAD OF THEIR KENNEDY CENTER APPEARANCE</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/19983-dj-jazzy-jeff-rakim-talk-jazz-ahead-of-their-kennedy-center-appearance/?do=findComment&comment=236351]]></link><description><![CDATA[https://rockthebells.com/articles/rock-the-bells-exclusive-rakim-dj-jazzy-jeff-jazz/ ROCK THE BELLS EXCLUSIVE: RAKIM & DJ JAZZY JEFF TALK JAZZ AHEAD OF THEIR KENNEDY CENTER APPEARANCE By Jay Quan Published Wed, April 10, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT Jazz music has always been an integral part of Hip-Hop. Many of the culture's foundational breakbeats were created by jazz artists. JAZZ & HIP-HOP: AN EARLY MERGER From "Take Me To The Mardis Gras", and "Nautilus" by Bob James to "Kool Is Back" by Funk Inc. and "Mr. Magic" by Grover Washington Jr., jazz records have always been part of Hip-Hop's "sacred crates", a term popularized by Grandmixer D.ST. In the early days of rap recordings, jazz artists such as Pieces of A Dream ("Mt. Airy Groove"), and Herbie Hancock ("Rock It") have experimented with Hip-Hop to great commercial success. In Hip-Hop's sample heavy era of the mid 1980's through the early 2000's many artists scored hit records, and established their signature sounds with samples from jazz records. Ahead of The Rakim & DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ravi Coltrane Project Produced by Jill Newman Productions at D.C.'s Kennedy Center on Friday April 19, Rock The Bells sat down for an exclusive interview with Rakim and DJ Jazzy Jeff about how jazz informed their formative years. Rakim, who has long compared his game changing cadence and flow to that of a saxophone, comes from a lineage of great musicians, and music played a major role in his upbringing. "My mother sang everything from jazz to opera, and one of her favorite artists of course was Ella Fitzgerald," he explains. "There was also Sarah Vaughn and so many others," he said further. - DJ Jazzy Jeff to Rock The Bells, 2024 GROWING UP WITH JAZZ Rakim, the youngest child in his household credits his siblings with contributing to his love of jazz. "We listened to a lot of jazz, and a lot of r&b/soul," he revealed. "I was the youngest, and my oldest brother and sister went out and bought vinyl, and I had the privilege of enjoying music from all generations. There was Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye from my parents, and then Sly & The Family Stone from my brother, and Stephanie Mills from my sister." DJ Jazzy Jeff shares a similar childhood experience with the God MC. "I was the youngest of six, and being the youngest, I was the last person that was able to pick music," he recalls. "I became a sponge because my dad who passed away when I was ten was an MC for Count Basie, and we had all these 78's [78 RPM vinyl records] in the house. Records by Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Smith, and Arthur Prysock, and my brothers were into the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hancock, while my sisters were into Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder." Jeff explains that as a result of the musical melting pot that he experienced growing up, he had a stack of music that was played in his house, once Hip-Hop hit the scene. "I have to give credit to my brother for showing me how to take a record out of a jacket when I was eight years old. You put your thumb on the side so you don't get fingerprints on the records. He showed me how to put a record on the turntable, and he gave me the ability to use a hi-fi system when he wasn't home. I was making Herbie Hancock mixtapes at 9 years old. I didn't know what I was doing, but the music that made me feel a certain way, I'd put on tape. RAKIM: THE SAXOPHONIST The musicianship in Rakim's family rubbed off on him, leading to him playing instruments early in his childhood. "My oldest brother played piano, and my brother above me played the saxophone," he explained. "Luckily my brother was lazy and would put his sax down and lay it on the sax case, and when he left I'd pick it up and try to play what he just played, or my favorite song that was out at the time. I got a chance to experience the sax early before kindergarten. I played the recorder until I was able to get my sax in the fourth grade." Being able to play his brothers piano and saxophone really gave Rakim a little more love and understanding of music, he says. "My oldest brother Ronnie was in [Kurtis Blow's touring band] Orange Krush, and he played with Mighty Sparrow, so it was dope to hear those stories. My brother just above me, Stevie Blass played on my records, and was a go to whenever I needed a bassline or something replayed. Actually both of my brothers played on my records, but Stevie was my go to." Rakim remembers his parents basement as a place that he would go to zone out to music. "I was sitting in the basement kinda wrapped up in the music, and my mom and pops had a little section in the basement where they had all their records on the shelf. If they played a record, the album cover would be sittin' there, and we read the covers a lot while the song was playing." Ra says that as he went through the album covers in the basement, he was immediately inspired by a Coltrane tune. "I remember this day sittin' in front of the album covers, not focused on any one in particular," he says. "My mother was playing a John Coltrane record, and I don't remember him playing the same melody twice. When it went off, it felt like the world cut off. It was just so dope how he attacked the record. He basically solo'd or improvised through the whole song. I remember saying 'That's how I wanna flow. I don't wanna repeat a cadence throughout a song. I'm gonna change by cadence every few bars.' It just felt like an adventure that he took us on, that's why when it went off it felt like everything stopped. I felt like if I could emulate that, I figured my songs would have an energy, like he took me on a journey." "I fell in love with the sax, and I felt that if I wanted energy on a track, nothing did it like the horns," Rakim says. "It's a sound that stands out, the bass is the backbone, but them horns set the scene and let you know that something is about to happen, or if this is a laid back scenery. I always love incorporating the horns to bring that energy." A TOUCH OF JAZZ "When Hip-Hop came along, it was a natural evolution for me to fuse what I grew up with to what we were doing,' Jazzy Jeff says. "It wasn't a stretch for me to use 'Mr. Magic', 'Fallin' Like Dominoes, and Bobbi Humphrey because these were records that we had in the house, and just from your siblings and parents you started a record collection. My love of jazz started because I was a victim of being the youngest and listening to whatever was in the house." As far as his later years as a producer and DJ, Jeff says that his "love of music brain" didn't mix with his "producer brain". "I'm a massive fan of Pat Metheny, The Yellow Jackets and stuff like that, but never in a million years thought about using any of it until later on in life. I was using what my brothers played. For my enjoyment I knew the CTI label because of Bob James, and when I started getting into production I learned that all of these labels had a sound. Most of the songs were recorded at the same studio, and I wondered 'how do they make it sound squished', before I knew about compression and limiting." When speaking of Jeff's classic "A Touch of Jazz" from Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's debut album Rock The House, Jeff says that the records that he used on it - Donald Byrd's "Change", Bobbi Humphrey's "Harlem River Drive", and "Mr. Magic" by Grover Washington Jr. were all records introduced to him by his brother. "Those were the records that my brother played, that I'd put on a mixtape," he explained. "One day I decided to make a beat and cut those records in, but I was really self conscious about playing it for anyone. Me and Rakim often talk about this. Early on me and Will did a show with Eric B. & Rakim in a place like North Carolina or somewhere, and after the show we were hanging out in my room and there were a bunch a people and a boombox. I walked into the bathroom, and one song was going off and my rough version of 'A Touch of Jazz' was coming on. I ran out of the bathroom to cut it off, and Eric B. asked 'What the **** is that?' I said 'Something I'm working on.' He was like 'That **** is incredible', and that's what made me do it. That song wasn't supposed to ever see the light of day." THE PHILLY CONNECTION As early as 1982 major jazz figures were experimenting with Hip-Hop. "Mt. Airy Groove" by Pieces Of A Dream was produced by the late great Grover Washington Jr., and contained an instrumental as well as a rap version. Eight years later Grover Washington Jr. would collaborate with Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince for "Jazzy's Groove". "Pieces Of A Dream were my age, and some of the members actually did my prom," Jeff reveals. "Pieces Of A Dream are from Philly, so I knew them from Philly. Grover Washington Jr. is from Philly as well. Once me and Will started, we got love [from older musicians]. Kenny Gamble [of Gamble & Huff and Philly International Records] is like one of my big brothers, so we got love from Teddy Pendergrass and Gamble & Huff. It was like we were being accepted as part of the Philly lineage. I remember Kenny Gamble being like 'That Touch Of Jazz is bad man!'" Jeff says that he had no problem securing Washington for the collaboration. "We put together 'Jazzy's Groove', and he said that he'd love to do it. This was pre Tribe Called Quest, when everybody started diggin' for jazz records. The music was so new that we were still searching for legitimacy, and that's what Grover gave us. " When discussing "A Touch Of Jazz", Jeff explains that the original version released by Word Up records was an instrumental, but when they signed to Jive Records Will wanted to rap on it. "We were in the studio, and Will wanted to rap over it, and I was mad," says Jeff. "That was my piece, but once he put the rap on, it was kinda hot. It was good having two versions though, because there were stations in Philly that only played the instrumental, then the Hip-Hop stations played the one with Will's vocal. BOB JAMES Jeff shared that during the Covid pandemic he received a call with an offer to remix some Bob James songs for an upcoming project. "Bob James actually sued us many years ago for sampling 'Winchester Lady' on 'Here We Go Again'," Jeff shares. "Hip-Hop was new and we were using ****, and people didn't know. During the pandemic, I was forced to shut down and spend a lotta time in the studio and I've never been more creative. During that time I got a call to remix some Bob James classics. I was excited initially then I thought, Bob James isn't dead. Instead of remixing something, I'd like to do something new with him. So we got on the phone and the first thing he said was 'Is this the DJ Jazzy Jeff that we had an issue with?' We laughed about it, and I explained to him why we sample in Hip-Hop. I explained to him that I was able to produce Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild because I went down the rabbit hole and discovered who played on his records, and he loved it!" Check out The Rakim & DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ravi Coltrane Project Produced by Jill Newman Productions D.C.'s Kennedy Center on Friday April 19. Tickets available here.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:54:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>DE LA SOUL ALMOST STARRED IN THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/19852-de-la-soul-almost-starred-in-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air/?do=findComment&comment=236216]]></link><description>https://www.vibe.com/news/movies-tv/de-la-soul-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-1234857817/?fbclid=IwAR1C0NpztmRK2IzaGkGVgGi7faHPpIAzumEmyICZ3oT3mKOznTfUpuNu13c_aem_Aa0aYgiraUXIh-qylSJgW5eMRe-SNNhhCsU-31eUt8alB2aLsPvN5FSWVCk4H4Urajc9104XVaRxi4Tt-la9o5ph De La Soul Reveals They Almost Starred In ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ The group revealed the information on their new Apple Music 1 show, 'Art Official Intelligence Radio.' BY MARC GRIFFIN MARCH 5, 2024 3:22PM Members of De La Soul arrive at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on February 21, 2001. Photo credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Winter/Getty Images De La Soul revealed they were initially approached with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air show before Will Smith. The rap group discussed the fun fact on their new Apple Music show Art Official Intelligence Radio. Queen Latifah joined the iconic group for the conversation as they took a trip down memory lane. Posdnuos explained why the group didn’t go forward with the television series, stating they were “scared.” “A lot of people don’t know, yo, the Fresh Prince thing was offered to us,” Posdnuos said, recalling the early stages of the hit show. “They want us to do this? Russell [Simmons] was like, ‘Yo, y’all need to try out. Go out there.’ We was like, ‘Nah. We do rap and stuff.’ Honestly, we were scared. Seriously, we were scared. And sh*t, I could have been Will Smith. I could have got married to Jada. Damn.” Queen Latifah reassured the emcee, expressing to him that his life still turned out just fine. “You definitely could have. But I think you good where you at right now. I think you good,” she said. Art Official Intelligence Radio with De La Soul debuted on Tuesday (Mar. 5) on Apple Music 1. The show is a limited five-episode series honoring the magical 35th anniversary of their debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising. The show, hosted by Posdnuos and Maseo, will feature new interviews, never-before-heard De La lore, and more. Guests set to appear on the show are a wide range of artists and creatives who have been influenced by or worked with the group. Fans can expect appearances from Tyler, The Creator, Common, Questlove of The Roots, Queen Latifah, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, DJ Prince Paul, Rapsody, and Dave Chappelle. The show will also feature a segment called “DemoListen,” where “De La rarities, demos, and early versions of signature hits will be shared with fans for the first time,” according to the official press release. The show is also dedicated to their childhood friend, band member and brother, the late Trugoy the Dove. “Having this show means us being able to connect into every ear listening to serve up our Art soaked in Official Intelligence,” Posdnuos said about the show. “We’ve been blessed to do this since 88 up to 2024 and god willing beyond!” “Having this show is an extension to a dream already fulfilled,” Maseo added. “So, from here on out everything is truly a blessing beyond our expectations.”</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:57:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>WILL SMITH WAS A ‘HOTTER’ RAPPER THAN 2PAC IN THE ’90S ARGUES WACK 100.</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/19509-will-smith-was-a-%E2%80%98hotter%E2%80%99-rapper-than-2pac-in-the-%E2%80%9990s-argues-wack-100/?do=findComment&comment=235848]]></link><description>Do you agree with Wack 100's controversial statement that Will Smith was a hotter rapper than 2Pac in the 90s? Can we compare their impact and influence in the hip-hop industry or are they too different to be compared?</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:14:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Old JJFP/Fresh Prince Videos</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/19007-old-jjfpfresh-prince-videos/?do=findComment&comment=235303]]></link><description><![CDATA[Thread for old JJFP/Fresh Prince videos that need to be posted but don't really fit anywhere. JJFP on MTV Super Bowl XXVI Tailgate Party With Karyn Bryant & Ed Lover (1992)]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:18:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will Smith to Star in Action Thriller ‘Sugar Bandits’</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18972-will-smith-to-star-in-action-thriller-%E2%80%98sugar-bandits%E2%80%99/?do=findComment&comment=235263]]></link><description>Source: https://variety.com/2024/film/global/will-smith-sugar-bandits-iraq-war-vet-crime-thriller-1235910560/</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:20:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA['Will 2K' & 'Freakin' It' Performance - Les Années Tubes (2000)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18832-will-2k-freakin-it-performance-les-ann%C3%A9es-tubes-2000/?do=findComment&comment=235090]]></link><description>Never seen this one before!</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:58:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>JJFP Perform at Soundstorm in Saudi Arabia</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18771-jjfp-perform-at-soundstorm-in-saudi-arabia/?do=findComment&comment=234999]]></link><description>Instagram post 1st half 2nd half Just noticed this post on Instagram and went searching for videos! Stoked to see they performed again, hope they keep going and come back to do some shows in North America!</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:45:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>DO Y'ALL STILL ROCK TO "WILL2K" ON NEW YEAR'S EVE?</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18770-do-yall-still-rock-to-will2k-on-new-years-eve/?do=findComment&comment=234998]]></link><description>Do you? Rewind to mid-late September 1999, Will Smith's single "Will2K" drops. A radio-ready Hip-Hop joint that samples The Clash's "Rock The Casbah". K-Ci added flava with his vocals. "Wild Wild West" was the unofficial lead into the Williennium era, before we knew the follow-up to Big Willie Style was ready to launch. "Freakin' It" was lined up as the first official single, but when "Will2K" was submitted, it was bumped. The song did well, getting radio play and lots of spins on MTV. The song's shelf life was extremely limited, giving it about two and a half months to blaze out since it had to do with Y2K. The song was performed live, then essentilaly dissolved from pop culture. *This video doesn't match up the audio with the video properly. Why doesn't Columbia or WillSmithVevo have the video properly uploaded? For me, I bump this every New Year's Eve. This time of year is a reminder of how good the song is. With age, and getting further from (so far) what were some of the best times of my life, it always takes me back to that time. It also causes me to keep Willennium on repeat for a few days. I'm just curious if many of you also revisit the song each New Year's.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 22:54:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>TATYANA ALI ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY ALBUM</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18659-tatyana-ali-announces-holiday-album/?do=findComment&comment=234837]]></link><description>"Never forget whose you are. This season is a time for us to remember. When the road gets rough, His plan is greater than anything we can make up. Find encouragement in the truth. He is always with us. Happy Holidays #AlliHave is on the way… creative direction + photography by Trokon V. Hill design by Sunahtah Jones" Her social media has had some posts with her singining and referring to her 1998 album, so I thought she might be dropping hints that something was coming..</description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:12:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>WILL SMITH FEARED HE 'WAS GONNA GET KILLED' BY TREACH FOR ONE-OFF DATE WITH PEPA</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18485-will-smith-feared-he-was-gonna-get-killed-by-treach-for-one-off-date-with-pepa/?do=findComment&comment=234595]]></link><description>https://hiphopdx.com/news/will-smith-treach-date-pepa?fbclid=IwAR2gpa2tSsoVhNaKez_W5LyjUHG8fAoR4iiCmCQtBjMJNLVRo0g7UcwpCqU by RUTH HAWKINS Published on: Oct 28, 2023, 8:15 AM PDT Will Smith has been in the news lately due to his unconventional relationship with his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. But things may have played out differently with Salt-N-Pepa‘s Sandra Denton. In a new excerpt from Smith’s podcast Class of ’88 that features the star talking with Salt-N-Pepa, Denton — who toured with the Fresh Princeand his partner DJ Jazzy Jeff during the early days of their music career — shared that she went on a single date with Smith, and was intrigued by him, but denied his advances because she felt he was far too “nice.” “Okay, you were very nice,” she began recalling the date began with a drive in L.A. “This was the date you won and beat us out. You was so happy. You was like let’s go celebrate,” she said, referencing Smith’s first-ever Grammy win in 1989 where he and Jeff beat out Salt-N-Pepa and LL COOL J, who were also nominated in the rap category. “Then we were out and you saw a homeless person. You gave the homeless person $100. And it was so nice. Then, we went to the Hollywood sign,” she continued, as Smith recalled Pepa was on a break from her ex, Treach. “I think you and Treach had been broke up for a minute. So, in my mind when I was like trying to spit my game but I ain’t really have nothing. Cuz my concern was I was gonna get killed,” said Smith. It was a sentiment Salt agreed “was a legit concern,” a response that made everyone assembled crack up laughing. Check out the podcast excerpt here. Soon after catching wind of the clip, Treach himself took to socials where he addressed the situation by poking fun at the Chris Rock-Smith slapping incident. “”KEEP MY NAME CONCERNING MY EX-BITCH OUT YO ****ING MOUTH”!! [laughing emoji],” he captioned a post in which he reshared a headline about the story. Denton’s comments echo a 2009 interview with Global Grind where she elaborated on her regret. “I thought Will was really cute, and we would hang out a lot on the road. He liked to take care of me and never let me spend a dime. He was that kind of guy, real generous,” said Pepa, explaining the tour together while competing in Hip Hop contests. “I sometimes kick myself when I think about what could have been. He was so nice to me, but I really wasn’t feeling him. I guess I couldn’t appreciate a nice guy like Will Smith. He wasn’t thug enough. I was attracted to thugs and hoodlums. Will was too nice to me,” she added. News of Smith and Denton’s missed connection comes amid the chaos unleashed on the rapper-actor’s marriage after his wife, Pinkett-Smith, made a series of shocking revelations about their relationship to promote her new memoir Worthy — including that they’ve been secretly separated for 7-years. However, the pair are reportedly working on making their way back to each other.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:46:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>JJFP to Reunite at ‘A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop’</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18483-jjfp-to-reunite-at-%E2%80%98a-grammy-salute-to-50-years-of-hip-hop%E2%80%99/?do=findComment&comment=234592]]></link><description>It will tape on Nov. 8 at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif. The tribute special will air Dec. 10 from 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/dj-jazzy-jeff-fresh-prince-reunite-grammy-50-years-hip-hop-special-1235460718/</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:11:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>WILL SMITH WAS A ‘HOTTER’ RAPPER THAN 2PAC IN THE ’90S, ARGUES WACK 100</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18404-will-smith-was-a-%E2%80%98hotter%E2%80%99-rapper-than-2pac-in-the-%E2%80%9990s-argues-wack-100/?do=findComment&comment=234480]]></link><description>https://hiphopdx.com/news/will-smith-hotter-than-2pac-wack-100?fbclid=IwAR3GJjzzraEYa3b3l9PXA7RxzbezdHb4Kb2LPkEpKAuk9JgbZgRfI-VACHc MATT WINKELMEYER/GETTY IMAGES | RON GALELLA COLLECTION/GETTY IMAGES | UNIQUE NICOLE/GETTY IMAGES WILL SMITH WAS A ‘HOTTER’ RAPPER THAN 2PAC IN THE ’90S, ARGUES WACK 100 by KARAN SINGH Published on: Oct 18, 2023, 1:00 PM PDT Will Smith was a way better rapper than 2Pac, according to Wack 100, who made his point with a complete lack of restraint. During an interview with DCTHETRUTH that premiered on Sunday (October 15), the manager and entrepreneur went off while addressing comparisons between Smith and the late legend. In doing so, he made sure to give the Fresh Prince his flowers. “Put some respect on Will Smith name, bro,” he began. “The only thing ‘Pac did better than Will was got killed better in real life. Other than that, he can’t **** with Will on nothing. Music-wise, Will was hotter than ‘Pac. Will was hotter than ‘Pac before ‘Pac was hot — this a fact.” About the rapper-turned-actor also elevating DJ Jazzy Jeff during his ascension, he added: “And guess what? He did something ‘Pac didn’t do. Ya’ll ready for this one? He put his DJ on. What’s ‘Pac DJ name? What’s Will Smith DJ name?” Check out the full interview below: With Jada Pinkett Smith doing a press tour for her upcoming book, Worthy, Will Smith and 2Pac’s names have been coming up a lot given her proximity to both at different times in her life. Most recently, the 52-year-old said that she believes both titans could’ve been close friends had the Death Row MC survived the fatal 1996 Las Vegas shooting. The Matrix actor sat down with Jay Shetty for an episode of his On Purpose podcast earlier this week, during which she predicted their bond had things turned out differently. She also explained that the California legend lent his stamp of approval when she started dating Will, without saying a word. “If ‘Pac had survived Vegas, he and Will would’ve ended up being really good friends,” she said. “They would’ve had a lot to offer each other. Funny enough, Will was the only person when I started dating him, ‘Pac never said anything. “If I dated anybody else, ‘Pac had something to say. He didn’t think anybody was good enough, which I understand. But when I started dating Will, he didn’t say anything. Which meant to me, in his own way, he approved. He didn’t say anything. Not a word, which made me believe he approved.”</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:47:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will & Joyner Lucas - New music coming!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18307-will-joyner-lucas-new-music-coming/?do=findComment&comment=234332]]></link><description>https://www.instagram.com/p/CxoTMp1Pnui/</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:41:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Class of ’88 - Will Smith's New Hip-Hop Podcast Featuring Queen Latifah, Rakim & More]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18290-class-of-%E2%80%9988-will-smiths-new-hip-hop-podcast-featuring-queen-latifah-rakim-more/?do=findComment&comment=234312]]></link><description>The eight-episode series will be available on Amazon Music and Audible beginning Oct. 26 Source: https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/will-smith-hip-hop-podcast-class-of-88-announced-1235417673</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:49:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>FANS PRAISE WILL SMITH FOR HELPING JANET HUBERT THROUGH ACTORS' STRIKE</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18152-fans-praise-will-smith-for-helping-janet-hubert-through-actors-strike/?do=findComment&comment=234153]]></link><description><![CDATA[https://atlantablackstar.com/2023/08/16/will-smith-helps-janet-hubert-through-ongoing-actors-strike-following-their-27-year-feud/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2SIrMxDyG9Q6ByaGpnIQ5ixh5q7944oF7JgajI55ptPtj__qYXqWpuF6A#Echobox=1692212758 ‘That’s The Least He Could Do’: Fans Praise Will Smith for ‘Helping’ Janet Hubert Through Ongoing Actors’ Strike, Years After Ending Their 27-Year Feud Posted byBy Rachel George | Published on: August 16, 2023 CommentsComments (0) The ongoing writers’ and actors’ strike has affected many, including acting veteran Janet Hubert, aka the Original Aunt Viv. Despite the success of her role on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” she was recast due to rumors of a rift with Smith, who previously agreed that she was challenging to work with in the 1990s. The pair ultimately reconciled in 2020 during the sitcom’s reunion special, where Hubert revealed that she blamed Smith for the fallout from her career. Janet Hubert says Will Smith has been “helping” her through the writers’ and actors’ strike, years after ending their feud on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” reunion special. (Photo: @willsmith/Instagram) But now it seems that the two are in a much better place. “You guys don’t go ballistic on Will anymore because we’re good,” she said during a session on Instagram Live. “We really are.” Hubert said that as an act of good faith, Smith has been supporting her as fellow actors from SAG/AFTRA and screenwriters from the Writer’s Guild of America picket studios, protesting a litany of issues ranging from fair compensation to streaming rights to health care. Related: Janet Hubert Watches Her First Will Smith Movie Since Their Reconciliation, Says She Wants to See More Due to the strike, she had been unable to speak about past or future projects, as during the strike talent can’t speak on projects that are under contract and at issue. She added that the “I Am Legend” star has been “helping” her in many ways during this time, especially with her animated series “JG and the BC Kids.” “You’ll be happy to know that he’s helping me. He’s helping me get JG out there and giving me support,” she said. Hubert said she is “striking,” but she will not be marching or picketing due to recovering from a foot reconstruction surgery. She added that she’s had to call and “check” on her health-care benefits as a senior SAG member. “The union is not really allowing us to go out and tell anything about what’s happening and why we’re striking. So people always think we’re all rich,” said the 67-year-old. “We’re not all rich and SAG, the strike is affecting all of us and it’s very hard not to be able to work.” She continued, “Our residuals that we make on shows that we’ve done years ago, like ‘Fresh Prince,’ are not counted as income. But the IRS counts everything we do as income and so we are taxed as such.” The “Sweet Magnolias” star explained that SAG members are allowed to talk about their independent projects but they must get “clearance” from the organization first. “I will participate more fully when we are allowed to be seniors who are respected. ‘Cause right now, they want us all to go on Medicare or we’re just not even gonna give you health coverage.” Janet Hubert Praises Will Smith for Supporting Her Through Ongoing Writers' and Actors' Strike Hubert went on to share that more than just the actors and writers of film and television sets have been affected, noting “all the makeup and hair people, the wardrobe people, the set people, the carpenters, the food service people.” She later stressed that she was happy the aftermath of her and Smith’s fallout died down, after years of claiming she was black-balled by the industry. She even defended him slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars over a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. “All I ever wanted back was my reputation and my name and that’s priceless, guys. That’s priceless,” said Hubert. Fans were excited about Smith and Hubert seemingly being in a much better place, though she attacked him and his movie roles in the media for years. “Glad to know Will is helping aunt Viv!!!” “It is good to see will Smith helping doing the strike.” “That’s the least he could do. He wrongly fired her from the Fresh Prince, aided in her being blackballed and cancelled in Hollywood. She has never fully recovered from being crucified.”]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:01:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>'1,000 Kisses' Live Performance (2002)</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/18010-1000-kisses-live-performance-2002/?do=findComment&comment=233999]]></link><description>Never seen this one!!</description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2023 22:55:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>MAD SKILLZ DECLARES WILL SMITH ONE OF RAP'S GREATEST STORYTELLERS "HE NEVER MISSED"</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/17974-mad-skillz-declares-will-smith-one-of-raps-greatest-storytellers-he-never-missed/?do=findComment&comment=233962]]></link><description><![CDATA[https://hiphopdx.com/news/skillz-will-smith-greatest-storytellers?fbclid=IwAR0Va90i444YerpDBZVEnibB5i1LPLGEK8p5PUKg_6YInQr95oaQTyVsrwo SKILLZ DECLARES WILL SMITH ONE OF RAP’S GREATEST STORYTELLERS: ‘HE NEVER MISSED’ by KARAN SINGH Published on: Jul 12, 2023, 1:00 PM PDT Skillz has chimed in on the newly reignited greatest storyteller in Hip Hop debate, picking someone whose name doesn’t often come up in the conversation. On Tuesday (July 11), the Virginia MC took to Twitter to share an old photo of DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith from back when the Bad Boys actor went by the name The Fresh Prince. “And while we talking about the greatest storytelling rappers of ALL TIME? This guy on the right was definitley one of the greatest,” he wrote. “No we didnt look to him for barz or punchlines but when HE HAD A TOPIC? HE NEVER MISSED. EVER.” Re-sharing it on Instagram, the artist formerly known as Mad Skillz added: “It had to be said.” Whereas Smith has been mostly inactive as a rapper since 2005, he kickstarted his career in the entertainment circuit as one half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. The pair released five full-length albums and were the first act to win a Grammy Award in a rap category. “Summertime,” “A Nightmare on My Street” and “Parents Just Don’t Understand” are just a few of the songs they put out that exhibited Smith’s brilliance as a lyricist with vivid storytelling skills. However, it wasn’t till he composed the theme for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TV show, which the Philly native also starred in, that his talents as a rapper reached larger audiences. Though Smith shifted his focus toward acting soon after the NBC sitcom blew up, Skillz hasn’t forgotten his contemporary’s contributions to Hip Hop. The From Where??? spitter’s opinions about Smith’s greatness, however, didn’t just come out of nowhere, and were most likely prompted by a recent incident involving Ice Cube and Biggie. During a recent interview with Drink Champs, Tony Yayo and DJ EFN engaged in a spirited debate over who’s the better rapper between Cube and The Notorious B.I.G. While the G-Unit rapper went with Biggie, the host decided to run with Ice Cube as his personal pick. When the Miami DJ said that Ice Cube’s 1991 diss record, “No Vaseline,” was better than Biggie’s 1997 track, “N-ggas Bleed,” chaos ensued. “This is why I hate this industry ****,” Yayo said. “So you telling me Ice Cube is a better storyteller than Biggie? You ****ing buggin! You lost your ****ing mind! Ice Cube is better than Biggie as a storyteller? You ****ing buggin, n-gga! You lost your ****ing mind!” The two men continued to debate over which artist reigned supreme before the 45-year-old rapper admitted that Cube was “fire.” Still, Yayo kept doubling down on DJ EFN and calling him crazy before they both turned to others in the room to help support their respective choices.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:22:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kevin Hart Interviews Will Smith in 'Hart to Heart' Season 3 Trailer</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/17880-kevin-hart-interviews-will-smith-in-hart-to-heart-season-3-trailer/?do=findComment&comment=233863]]></link><description>"Hart to Heart" season 3 premieres on Peacock July 6</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 14:46:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>"JJFP Week" (Instagram music blog)</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/17824-jjfp-week-instagram-music-blog/?do=findComment&comment=233795]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone! Some of you might remember me; I'm a lapsed member who was, for a time, really active on here. (Longtime lapsed at this point... time flies!) But I recently started a daily (M-F) Instagram music blog titled "Daily Song Thoughts" as a little creative outlet (despite *none* of my creativity being put into that name) and I did a "theme week" last week about JJFP. It occurred to me that some people here might get a kick out of it: Monday - "Summertime": https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs0j5PTuUlP/ Tuesday - "He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper": https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs3IlLxuxal/ Wednesday - "Twinkle Twinkle (I'm Not a Star)": https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs5taA7re0q/ Thursday - "Then She Bit Me": https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs8SNP5LBua/ Friday - "So Fresh": https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs-3DiyLI_O/ Let me know what you think! Was this a decent spread of songs to (somewhat) represent an appreciation of Will & Jeff's work? What songs most deserved inclusion that didn't get it? (For me, probably "Brand New Funk.") What song(s) that I picked were bad choices? (I know "Then She Bit Me" is usually polarizing, but I have always loved/will always love it.) -Dave PS: Obviously, if you're on Instagram & intrigued to give me a follow, that would be very cool & much appreciated. :-)]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:43:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>WILL SMITH SAYS THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR WENT DOWNHLL AFTER CARLTON GOT A GUN</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/17808-will-smith-says-the-fresh-prince-of-bel-air-went-downhll-after-carlton-got-a-gun/?do=findComment&comment=233776]]></link><description><![CDATA[https://screenrant.com/fresh-prince-bel-air-will-smith-decline-opinion/?utm_campaign=TrueAnthem-SR&utm_medium=Social-Distribution&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0erzW9Sm5uKxwN1VsaFRqBwViiISS7HdnLPDPGQC6QMh9Zsu-2-LxQM9w Will Smith Says Fresh Prince Went Downhill After Carlton Got A Gun BYNICHOLAS GRAFF PUBLISHED NOV 11, 2021 During a recent interview, Will Smith claims that The Fresh Prince of Bel Air "jumped the shark" after the episode with Carlton buying a gun. Will Smith recently revealed his opinion that The Fresh Prince of Bel Air started going downhill after the storyline involving Carlton buying a gun. Fans of the beloved series have long wondered what drove Smith to cancel the series and move on to his burgeoning film career back in the '90s. Now, perhaps this explanation can help them understand what happened. The Fresh Prince premiered on NBC on September 10, 1990, and ended its six year run on May 20, 1996. In that time, the series launched Smith's acting career. Before the series came around, Smith was mainly known for his music. The series also became a cult-favorite with audiences tuning in every week to see the antics of Will and Carlton and the rest of the family living their not-so-ordinary lives in their wealthy Bel Air neighborhood in Los Angeles. Smith definitively stated, during a recent interview with EW, that The Fresh Prince of Bel Air started going downhill after the episode with Carlton and the gun. The episode in question, titled "Bullets Over Bel Air," has long been noted as one of the darker episodes of the comedic series, with Carlton buying a gun to protect himself after watching Will get shot at an ATM. And while many fans enjoy the dramatic storyline, Smith points out that he, and many others, feel this is when the The Fresh Prince “jumped the shark.” In his words: Smith points to this episode as an example of when "The storylines were becoming increasingly hokey and it was difficult to maintain the 'Freshness.'" Not long after this, after much internal debate, he made the decision to end the series while he could still ensure the people involved, which he called “my family,” could exit with dignity. A notion that was hit home for Smith after a conversation with guest star John Amos (of Good Times fame). Amos warned Smith to get out before the executives forced his hand, which is what had happened to him. The odd thing is, many point to the gun storyline as The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s most powerful and compelling. However, for a comedic series to delve that deeply into tragedy, it does make sense for the creatives, like Smith, to see it as the show struggling to find direction in its later years. Ironically, the new reboot of the series recently picked up by Peacock, Bel-Air, is going to be a dramatic reimagining of the series and executive produced by Smith. It will be interesting to find out whether the new show will be able to reach the same dramatic lows, or occasional comedic highs, as the show that started it all. .]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 10:53:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>SPEECH TALKS ABOUT OPENING FOR FAKE JAZZY JEFF + FRESH PRINCE</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jazzyjefffreshprince.com/forum/topic/17764-speech-talks-about-opening-for-fake-jazzy-jeff-fresh-prince/?do=findComment&comment=233720]]></link><description>Speech of Arrested Develoment was recently on Questlove's podcast. If you love Arrested Development or Hip-Hop, you should enjoy the whole thing, but this board will specifally love the part between 43:00 and 45:55. Speech talks about his first group, A-Tack, and how, with the help of the his father's club, they got to open for acts like JJ+FP...or did they?</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 00:21:20 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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