DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince to Reunite for Grammy Tribute Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop

Will Smith's first major public appearance after the infamous Oscars slap, joined by a star-studded lineup of iconic hip-hop artists, will take place at "A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop" live concert special, set to air on CBS and Paramount+ on Dec. 10.

• DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's reunion marks their first performance together after a significant period, with the event set to celebrate half a century of hip-hop.
• The concert, titled 'A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop', will be Will Smith's first major public appearance since he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.
• The live show will be recorded on November 8 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles and broadcasted on CBS and Paramount+ on December 10.
• Alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, other iconic hip-hop acts scheduled to perform include Big Daddy Kane, Common, De La Soul, and Quest Love among others.
• DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince were the first hip-hop act to win a Grammy award and perform at the annual celebration, making their participation in the event exceptionally significant.

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