Brandt Ben
Period 4
From Philadelphia to Hollywood
An actor, a rapper, and a producer, Will Smith is one of the most successful people in the entertainment business.
Introduction
After spending a ton of money from the local success of his first rap album, Will Smith fell into a large debt.
An actor, a rapper, and a producer, Will Smith is one of the most successful people in the entertainment business. II. Childhood A. Smith was born on September 26, 1968 to Caroline Bright and Willard Christopher Smith, Sr. B. He attended Overbrook High School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School . III. Rap Career
He frequently rapped as a hobby.
Smith met DJ Jazzy Jeff and they decided to pair up.
Their first album Rock the House (1990) hit the Billboard Top 200. IV. Acting Career
Smith auditioned for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
He auditioned …show more content…
After the success of his first album, Rock the House (1990), Smith fell into a large debt from spending too much of his earnings. He decided to pursue a career in acting in order to climb out of his financial problem. This was the beginning of his acting career. An actor, a producer, a rapper, Will Smith is one of the most prosperous people in the entertainment business.
Willard Christopher Smith Jr. was born on September 25, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his mother Caroline and father Willard C. Smith. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School then later Overbrook High School. His likeable personality earned him the nickname “Prince Charming” which he later changed to “The Fresh Prince.” According to biography.com, “Smith began rapping at the age of twelve,” using big names like Grandmaster Flash to influence his style while adding a comedic touch. During a party, sixteen year old Will Smith met DJ Jeff Townes, and they became friends. From that moment on, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince was
Period 4
From Philadelphia to Hollywood
An actor, a rapper, and a producer, Will Smith is one of the most successful people in the entertainment business.
Introduction
After spending a ton of money from the local success of his first rap album, Will Smith fell into a large debt.
An actor, a rapper, and a producer, Will Smith is one of the most successful people in the entertainment business. II. Childhood A. Smith was born on September 26, 1968 to Caroline Bright and Willard Christopher Smith, Sr. B. He attended Overbrook High School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School . III. Rap Career
He frequently rapped as a hobby.
Smith met DJ Jazzy Jeff and they decided to pair up.
Their first album Rock the House (1990) hit the Billboard Top 200. IV. Acting Career
Smith auditioned for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
He auditioned …show more content…
After the success of his first album, Rock the House (1990), Smith fell into a large debt from spending too much of his earnings. He decided to pursue a career in acting in order to climb out of his financial problem. This was the beginning of his acting career. An actor, a producer, a rapper, Will Smith is one of the most prosperous people in the entertainment business.
Willard Christopher Smith Jr. was born on September 25, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his mother Caroline and father Willard C. Smith. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School then later Overbrook High School. His likeable personality earned him the nickname “Prince Charming” which he later changed to “The Fresh Prince.” According to biography.com, “Smith began rapping at the age of twelve,” using big names like Grandmaster Flash to influence his style while adding a comedic touch. During a party, sixteen year old Will Smith met DJ Jeff Townes, and they became friends. From that moment on, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince was