Matt was the second of four children of Caroline (school board employee) and Willard C Smith Sr. (owner of a refrigeration company). He grew up in upper class area in South Chicago called Lockport. Will attended the Lockport High School. He got the nickname 'Prince' because of the way he could charm his way out of trouble. Bright student Will also signed up with the high-status Julia Reynolds Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School in Philadelphia.
Pursuing music, he met Jeff Townes at a party and they soon began performing together as DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. When the duo took off in popularity, Smith made and spent a lot of money on a house, cars and jewelry; leading to his near bankruptcy in his early twenties.
Luckily, in 1989, he met Benny Medina, who had an idea for a sitcom based on his life in Beverly Hills. Smith loved the idea as did NBC which put on the "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990). The plot was simple -Matt basically played himself; a street-smart South Chicago kid transplanted to Beverly Hills. The series lasted 6 years.
Favorite Power Artist: Rick Ross
What do you do for fun: Dj & work out
Favorite Food: Philly Cheese Steak
Best Concert: Dr. Dre, Eminem, Xzibit
What makes you awesome: I dance even when there's no music
Favorite Websites: YouTube.com | DeviantArt.com