Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff to reunite for Grammy ‘Hip Hop 50’ tribute

DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince — also known as Will Smith — are set to reunite to celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop.

The Grammys posted on Instagram: “ Get ready for an unforgettable night as @DJJazzyJeff and The #FreshPrince reunite onstage at “A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop. Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the @YouTubeTheater in Inglewood, CA, and witness the magic with rap icons like @llcoolj, @queenlatifah, @cypresshill, @e40, @latto777, and many more. Swipe to see the full lineup. Grab your tickets at the link in our bio. Use code HH50 for an exclusive 25% discount. The code is valid until November 5.n #GRAMMYSaluteHipHop50”

The iconic duo will hit the stage at “A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop,” marking their first Grammy-related event together since 1990. DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince became the first Hip-Hop act to win a Grammy for Best Rap Performance in 1989 for “Parents Just Don’t Understand,” and they became the first rap act to perform at the award show the following year. Jeff and Will haven’t shared a stage since they celebrated Smith’s 51st birthday together in 2019, but have stayed in contact over the years.

‘A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop’ will be taped on November 8 at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif. and will air on December 10 at 8:30 p.m. EST on CBS, as well as steamed on Paramount+.

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