Will Smith
Willard Christopher Jr. Smith was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sept 25, 1968 to his mother Caroline Smith who was a school board employee and his father Willard Smith who was the owner of a refrigerator company. Will was bought up in a middle class, he attended a Catholic overbooked High School. Will was considered a good student whose charming personality and quick tongue were known for keeping him out of trouble which later resulted in his nickname becoming “Prince”. Just like any other teenager Will like to have fun such as hanging out and partying. At the age of 12 he became a rapper. He wasn’t like many other rappers; his flow was a fresh curse free style with comedic elements. The elements lead up to his trademark, at 16 years old young will meet a DJ named Jazzy Jeff at a party. The two had became friends and partnered to form the Duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. Will Smith also had an early success before the age of 18.
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Will didn't attend college although he could have went to Boston’s Elite Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) due to his SAT scores. But Will didn't even have college on his mind due to his early success, he was practically a millionaire. Some years Will Smith had went from young rapper to growing actor as NBC Signed Will Smith to a sitcom TV show called The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air about a young street smart kid in Philadelphia that gets sent to live with his wealthy relatives in Bel-Air California. The show was a success and it ran for 6 seasons. Will Smith also starred in movies and show too.
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Will Smith is important to black heritage due to what he has accomplished in life. Will has inspired many people all over the world. People look up to Will because he was a role model. Even in his music it was “Curse-free” therefore it was great for younger kids and parents accepted it. He showed people that you could do anything you want, he went from a kid living in a bad neighborhood to becoming a rapper then an Actor at such a young age. He also represents our African American community showing people that African Americans don’t all match their stereotypes and assumptions. Will’s Success represents young African American teens too showing that all African American teens aren’t all play and no work.
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Will Smith’s accomplishments has impacted his life by helping others in need. Will took a look over his life and realizes that there are people out there more in need than himself. Smith has helped a lot of people and organizations throughout his giving in charity. Will had donated apple computers to West Philadelphia high school. Will also talked with kids from NYC high schooler’s about mathematics and science. He explains to them about how when he makes movies all the strategies he uses for them. He talks about how in “Men in Black” or “Independence Day” how it represents a scientific theme.
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Will Smith has accomplished and done a lot throughout his career and he still is. He has made impacts on people lives throughout his fame ever since he was young. He has changed the minds of people through his music, movies and show. Will Smith has left his mark in this world, he will always be remembered by his character his charming and funny ways. His jokes and his personality is what sticks out the most for what I will remember him as. Will Smith can be considered one of the great people in black history that has made a difference for all African Americans around this world today.