Before he was Will Smith, he was a successful rapper

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In short: While we remember him as the star of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith had already built a lucrative career in music. This video explores his early success as a member of a hip-hop duo.

Before his television fame, Willard Smith earned significant wealth through his musical career. Performing under the moniker "The Fresh Prince," he worked alongside Jeffrey "DJ Jazzy Jeff" Townes. The pair performed under the name DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, generating substantial income through their partnership.

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