This is before and after jazz: Will Smith’s ‘Prince of Rap’ best friend is still a DJ at 58

‘The Prince of Bel-Air’ or The Prince of Tails was one of the most popular series of the 90s that brought fame to several of its actors, especially Will Smith, who even won an Oscar for best actor for his role in ‘King Richard’.

But another of the characters in this program that is still remembered is Jazz, Will’s inseparable friend, played by the versatile DJ Jeff Townes.

“I would venture to say that ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ it’s one of the best shows in history,” said the man who almost turned down the role to focus on his music.

Although, to his surprise, he also had the opportunity to record five albums with the “Men in Black” actor with DJ Jazzy duo Jeff & The Prince, even winning two Grammy Awards before disbanding in 1994.

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A friend of Will Smith devoted himself to the work of a producer

After the series ended in 1996, the young DJ decided to stay in the music industry, but this time as a producer, a profession that allowed him to work with artists such as Eminem, The Roots, Musiq Soulchild and Rhymefest.

In addition, Jeff Townes has 16 studio albums with various hits behind him, and on some occasions he continues to perform live, as El Mundo pointed out.

As for his personal life, the jazz interpreter has four children, two with his ex-partner, and two with his great love, Lynette C. Jackson, whom he married in Jamaica in 2010.

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In 2022, he returned to the limelight when he came to the defense of his friend Will Smith, after he took a swipe at comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.

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