Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker sang a few lines from The Fresh Prince's "Brand New Funk" before gifting Smith a key to the city and a replica of the street sign ...

On September 25, 1968, Philadelphia did more than welcome a newborn—it unknowingly gifted the world with a force of nature.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, now there’s a street called Will Smith Way. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders honored the Oscar and Grammy ...

Will Smith greeted fans in his hometown Philadelphia as he was commemorated with a street named after him. 'Philly, I am yours. This is the honor of a lifetime,' the actor wrote on Instagram, sharing ...

From the opening lines of his theme song from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' -- the show that made him a star -- Smith has always worn his Philadelphia upbringing on his sleeve and has carried his ...

If you've ever seen an episode of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, you know a little bit about Will Smith. Obviously, he’s from West Philadelphia, born and raised, and on the playground is where he ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — “In West Philadelphia, born and raised”: Will Smith’s legacy and contributions to the City of Philadelphia will be forever displayed on one Overbrook Street.