Smith started his career as the MC of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, with his childhood friend Jeffrey DJ Jazzy Jeff Townes as turntablist and producer, as well as Ready Rock C (Clarence Holmes) as the human beat box. The trio was known for performing humorous, radio-friendly songs, most notably Parents Just Don't Understand and Summertime. They gained critical acclaim and won the first Grammy awarded in the Rap category. However, Smith spent money freely around 1988 and 1989 and underpaid his income taxes.The Internal Revenue Service eventually assessed a $2.8 million tax debt against Smith, took many of his possessions, and extracted from his income. Smith was nearly bankrupt in 1990, but was saved upon being was signed to NBC as the lead character of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1990, in which the program revolved around a character based on Smith's own traits.
I love Stephen King and music festivals; I eat my toast upside down; I daydream about getting married probably a bit too much; and I wish every day for a pet sausage dog puppy (who never materialises – sob).
