Will Smith Honored with 'Will Smith Way' Street Renaming in Philadelphia
KHOU 11April 7, 20251 min4,626 views
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- 📌 A section of North 59th Street in West Philadelphia has been officially renamed Will Smith Way.
- 🎯 The renaming ceremony celebrated the impactful career and legacy of the West Philadelphia native.
Lessons from the "Will Smith Way"
- 🧠 Will Smith reflected on the meaning of the "Will Smith Way," connecting it to the lessons of hard work and education he received from his parents and grandmother.
- 💡 He emphasized that his upbringing instilled the value that "nobody gets an easy ride" and that hard work is essential.
"The Fresh Prince" Connection
- 🎤 Smith pointed to his alma mater, Overbrook High School, as the place where the nickname "Prince Charming" was first given to him.
- 🎶 He explained that he adapted this nickname for his iconic role in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," adding the word "fresh" as it was hip-hop slang at the time.
Upcoming Music Project
- 🎵 Will Smith is set to release his fifth studio album, "Based on a True Story," on Friday.
- 💿 This marks his first music project in two decades, following his 2005 album "Lost and Found."
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