How “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” Ruined Will Smiths Life

[@DOUBLEJOE850]

Will Smith is the perfect example of somebody that appears to have everything - the fans, the money, and the accolades - on the surface, but he’s still a human being with his faults and insecurities. It’s time we stop worshipping these celebrities as if they’re more superior than us and start seeing them like normal people.

[@Suicide_disciple]

He’s basically someone famous that didn’t have it in him to go through with his suicide and now he’s continuing living his life after he has chosen to live and not ponder on suicide anymore.

[@yeahimquik]

surface*

[@kookieklean2192]

That's all ofem lol

[@nsasupporter7557]

That’s not just Will Smith! That’s alot of celebrities and famous people. I wish that people wouldn’t get so caught up on 1 person and see that many people are in the same boat

[@Ryan-eu3kp]

Lets be real, they are superior to you. Everyone is not equal, how boring would that be!

[@liljay3006]

For men and women never ignore the red flags cus those red flags will turn into white flags and you’ll end up Surrendering your mental health , your Sanity , your reputation, and everything in between

[@hiphopmadness]

💯💯

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

That is the truth man well said

[@SuperFirstSerg]

I think that the fact he turned down the role in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained sums up what i think of him perfectly. He had the chance to do something different but he was too busy protecting his image .

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I thought Jada ruined Will's life.

[@veindrain]

lukewarm take

[@Reppintimefitness]

Big part of the whole agenda

[@Mcneilj10]

😂😂😂

[@rickysyndab8447]

She was definitely a contributor

[@NahName22]

😂😂😅😅😅

[@mider-spanman5577]

Will Smith has still done so much for the industry and the black community as far as kids looking up to a positive black man for most of his career, and I don't really understand why he's going through the trials right now, but I hope that people eventually leave the man alone. I haven't seen someone crucified like this in the media in quite some time. Why are people always so worried about others' personal lives? I get that maybe he shouldn't have made certain things apparent while in public, but the fallout of that is absolutely absurd!

[@_Itchy_Bones_]

Because he's cringy and won't remove himself from the spotlight. He has all the money in the world and could easily disappear if he wanted to but he NEEDS attention so he just won't do it

[@Ivorykeyss]

@@_Itchy_Bones_terrible take

[@tonkpilsrok6282]

He put himself in this situation.

[@briv2403]

These celebrities offer themselves up for that lifestyle. I don’t feel sorry for them at all. I only feel bad for the child stars

[@OrangeJuiceDripping]

He literally makes a living off people being interested in his personal life, he is a fuckn celebrity. Fuck people say some of the stupidest shit

[@SDPTheGhost]

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers was made for people like him and the millions of other men that feel they have to put on a mask in this world. Especially when you are looked at by everyone and expected to be a picture perfect role model.

[@BabsW]

"I choose me, I'm sorry" 🎶

[@mrlofi333]

Otw to listen to father time thank you

[@SDPTheGhost]

@@mrlofi333 🙏🏽

[@SDPTheGhost]

@@BabsW 💯

[@maroon9273]

Cold and fake world were living in.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Note to self. Always pay the IRS.

[@santiagoskywalker]

The way he has been torn down in the media by his own family these past few years is really sickening. He was our hero and Jada turned him into a laughing stock.

[@nycedyme4]

the media reports blame the simp

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@nycedyme4she didn’t make him go up on stage and slap Chris Rock. But that’s not the point… she prompted him to do it

[@Grandmaster_Vic]

I think for Will, he can finally be the person he wanted to be for a long time. Himself. Not the picture perfect family friendly man that the media has painted him for so long (also sucking his soul and identity away) it’s sucks to see him go down in such a way. But he’s done enough to millions of people in putting smiles in people’s faces for decades and it’s time for him to really focus on himself and his family (well… the part of family that actually still supports him)

[@Hoodeeman]

He curated that image for himself. He wanted to be seen in that manner to be able to play the roles in Hollywood big blockster movies. You have to have a squeaky clean family friendly, family oriented man, or at least project that to the public if you want to be in the upper echelons of Hollywood while also being black, especially in the 90s. We don't know this man at all. But we all had an image of him that fell to pieces. He even talked about it in his book (his carefully crafted image).

[@bp2000k]

Will is still a Legend.

[@zayzuess]

And we still need I am Legend 2

[@chelmuandrei471]

Yeah right

[@arizonaFIREent]

In Philadelphia

[@insideroutside]

And i still love him

[@DamienHurts]

thank you for commenting this. He is and will ALWAYS be a legend and the reason i say this is cause he's been an actor so many of us have grown up watching. he's made us all laugh and even cry with his amazing acting skills. it clearly comes from a place of deep insecurity that he harboured all the way back when he was 15 and got cheated on. yes, he shouldn't have got on that stage and punched Chris, but at the end of the day, he's never ever done anything like that in the history of his career, and we've forgiven so many other actors and singers who have repeatedly been aggressive or straight up violent. He's forgiven in my book anyway

[@heidetermeg427]

I don't care what anyone says; Will is a legend and a pioneer. I'll always check out whatever he does next, no questions asked.

[@mufunwamaposa956]

Same here❤.. and it’s not blindly following it’s also understand he is a human and not perfect

[@n3wt]

imagine if there was another season of fresh prince instead of wild west movie 🎉🎉

[@insideroutside]

Same he is a great actor. I think he needs to find himself again

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@insideroutsideI’ve loved him for years, he’s always been 1 of my favorite actors… but he hasn’t done a good movie for over a decade. The last decent movie he did was Men in Black 3 from 2012. Nothing that came after that was that good

[@NaZtRdAmUs]

I spent most my younger years watchin the Fresh Prince that show defined my early years so just for that alone I will always have respect for Will.

[@LexBanksBeats]

Will Smith wanted to be different from so many of the fake gangsta rap stars of his day, including Pac. Will was from the hood but decided to present a more positive image and stay away from most hood topics and try to create a better alternative to what so many other rappers had done - in hindsight the gangsta rap personas ended up causing a lot of damage to a lot of communities. Who would’ve guessed a bunch of wannabes and posers selling stuff to kids in the suburbs that honestly never knew a black person and knew little to nothing about other races and cultures could be so harmful. But because of this there were a ton of people who wanted Will to fail; Will wanted to be a positive black role model from the streets, he rose up from poverty and stayed positive and kept working to get ahead, and his mindset and happy attitude probably ate away at so many people who wanted to tear him down.

[@nezzylearns]

Thank you for diving deep into the real life of Will Smith. Learning more about his insecurities and the public image he didn't want to create helped me appreciate him. I can definitely understand why he developed so much rage. Having to be seen as perfect is debilitating

[@crusadergamer4995]

Will Smith is a good example of fame comes at a price

[@jay-ov6vh]

facts, also good example of how one situation or person can ruin your whole legacy or at least leave a mark on it. Will is still the GOAT tho

[@Jay-gs7sp]

If you look at 6:47, you'll see Jada leaning back as Tupac leans in. Body language doesn't lie. That's not a woman who is "madly in love". I can bet Tupac was more emotionally invested than Jada was. Same applied to Will. She's just that kind of woman I suppose. The worst kind.

[@zzzzzz69]

You don't have to be the best to be loved Will, the people you love are not perfect either, you just have to be with people who see and love you for who you truly are

[@unknown4zero8]

keep up the good work best hip-hop channel on yt

[@MegaMaxime94]

Will Smith didn't 'come from the rough streets of Philly'. He grew up in Wynnefield with an engineer and a school board administrator as parents and also went to a Catholic private school. Not saying that he's had no experience with the streets but he was far removed from the life of those that grow up in the rough streets of Philly. I think people believe that because he plays himself in the Fresh Prince of Bel Air but the story is actually based on the life of Benny Medina who grew up in the rough streets of East L.A. and later moved in with a family in Beverly Hills.

[@3cks86]

Benny and Quincy had him scraping and scrambling for shit, at the same time 😂😂

[@briv2403]

😂

[@breonnajohnson7105]

Lmfaoooo 😂😂😂

[@NebuerEntertainment]

"You either die the hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." That quote keeps proving itself over and over again. Will Smith is just the latest iteration.

[@ONEOFAKINDSISTAH]

Whatever has gone on in recent years no one can take away the man’s talent, dedication and work ethic. The Fresh Prince has been shown across the world to several generations and He and Jazzy Jeff are solidified in Hip Hop culture. Unfortunately his reputation has been sullied by those around him putting his private life on blast and why he did that ‘entanglement’ Red Table Talk I’ll never understand but the public are fickle and people will move on. The rumours about his sexuality has been around since he did Six Degrees of Separation. The way his ‘friend’/ex-assistant demeaned him in such a derogatory way referencing the size of his manhood and exactly what him and Duane were supposedly doing has most people side eyeing and questioning the integrity and motives of his so called ‘friend’ more than Will’s sexuality. Personally I think Will has put in the work that he will be able to withstand this latest attempt at humiliation.

[@EliteBlackSash]

Can’t help but thinking what the story would be if Will had a wife like Pauletta Washington. Denzel talks about the ways his wife supported him through the toughest of internal battles. But, more importantly, the way younger actors and actresses speak about their household and how they have supported others when they were living in their car and just struggling to make it. The importance of strong family and a solid unshakeable support system becomes obvious. I see the same in Kanye post- his mother passing. I think Will would be even BIGGER and even MORE successful, and more importantly… much happier.

[@mrmvp2323]

Will's legacy is solidified. I refuse to let jada or a chris rock slap diminish that.thats not what real ones do because at the end of the day, no one is perfect. Not even a lil bit.

[@Reppintimefitness]

You already know when Quincy Is involved

[@nate_djv]

He still has time to get up, don't be so deep just be Will.

[@RetroBerner]

Nah, that man is his own worst enemy, he made every single one of those choices, from who to marry to who to slap.

[@DakotaCrook-dl9dm]

Sometimes people need to get slapped

[@Robmarley-uo1ts]

This is BS The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was the best thing that could have happened to Will

[@FierceDeity_64]

Yo, I just subscribed. Was in the middle of binging your vids, then you upload again haha nice.

[@hiphopmadness]

Welcome to the team 🤝❗️

[@eddy7820]

we're still seeing the ripple effects of that slap

[@justingibson1150]

The slap was a symptom, not the root cause.

[@JustCraigsOpinion]

Good ass video. Thanks for the great content.

[@hiphopmadness]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@theartofpqh]

this was a great deep dive. I hope will can make a comeback

[@mrlofi333]

Didn't and doesn't need it. He needs retire and find peace

[@KoreaMojo]

He's a person and to me he's not any less than before. I feel worse at who people are perceiving him and whatever tidbits they think they know or understand.

[@timothycross550]

I know people will be turned off from Will cause he looks sad and pathetic but for me, for someone who idolized him as a kid, share similar personalities, similar struggles and that feeling of being a failure, I reject that. in fact I see him a lot stronger cause he told the truth. Thank you Will for showing me at least that I’m not weird, I’m not the only one that thinks the way I do

[@jay-ov6vh]

So true. Will at least has the balls to be himself. Thats rare in a world of copy cats. I say he's a great guy and will go down in history.

[@gardenboydon]

I appreciate how open Will Smith has been with his mental health. He has issues that he's working thru

[@vdotme]

How Will ruined his life? Jada. A supportive wife who didn't seek relevance through publicly emancipating him would have seen him through to the next big hit. Hell he coulda slapped Chris defending a respected wife & he'd have been ok.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes, that’s exactly right. I don’t know if you ever watched the video interview of DJ Jazzy Jeff giving his thoughts on the subject, but basically what he said was Will has to protect at all costs! After the situation between the domestic dispute between his parents… he’s been protecting every woman in his life

[@nosidezero]

that hip hop madness powerpuff girls logo is so great

[@005Classics]

Even with the fame and money, these celebrities are still human. Capable of fault, failure and struggle. Its too easy at points to get lost and forget that.

[@TechG]

In each perspective I don't see a downfall, I see a revealing rise in truth and strength... If I was running things I'd give him the spotlight more yet in a more respected way.

[@--thatbih]

I am now convinced the show BoJack Horseman was foreshadowing Will's life

[@lowlowseesee]

I love this man. This is heart breaking. He self aware at least though. That character talk is all the cptsd stuff that we do as kids to survive but it’s maladaptive in your adulthood

[@sympa_is_misanthropic]

Will Smith has insecurities & felt like he didn’t belong. It’s funny how he’s clowned as being a flawed human, because that’s how we all are but without the fame & money.

[@EmoDKTsuchiya]

9:25 you not slick 😂

[@SeekoGT]

Who did the Power Puff Girls Hip Hop Madness logo?

[@ninety1nethagawd]

the power puff logo is 🔥

[@A-RAW20s]

It ain’t the person you follow but rather the example they set “Do as I say not as I do” -James Brown

[@Gibbs2Go]

I was waiting on the Oscar incident to be a big part of this video.. thanks for not covering it as, yes in-fact it has been covered to death.

[@covagotnext8337]

Great video, guys! 👏

[@DarkshadowXD63]

Im still going to respect Will no matter the current events going on. His presence at certain periods of my life were inspirational and nobody lol not even Will can take that away. At the end of the day we're all human we're not perfect but our actions can help and define others ❤

[@padamek]

I would love to see more content like this, keep it up! Thanks for making such great content.

[@DieHardFcb]

Jada can embarrass will do what ever but in my eyes dude a legend and nothing can change my mind from that

[@kingkt9112]

All this video did was make me love Will more, he’s human and all the bullshit that comes with to think this man was some perfect idol that could do no wrong is just another example of the children within us clinging to nostalgic figures that made us feel whole, Will is an amazing person and amazing role model but he’s still human lol

[@noname-bu1ux]

Big Willie style was actually that shit

[@simbalesliechoto8663]

Right!? That album is a fun album. Big Willie Style, M.I.B soundtrack and Willenium.

[@T.Maximus]

Real talk my wife bumps that in the car sometimes

[@ChosenOne6666]

It paid the bills and kept a roof over his head. I would be Fresh Prince till I was 80

[@juswolf22]

If you would’ve told me some years back will smith would be this frowned upon today I would have not believed you

[@yrbelite8450]

Sad thing is on fresh prince his first “auntie” was super jealous that he had all the spot light so she was terminated and replaced with the auntie we know now. Two things…Jada is not beautiful or any of the sort you said. And j.cole even publicly said he won’t sing that line anymore.

[@samwest1097]

We still love you Will 👊🏾

[@RestlessRizz]

I think a lot of yall dont k ow bout six degress or seven degress. A gay role will smith plays. I started watching it simply because i saw he was in the movie. Couldnt see him in the same light after that. Also a heterosexual would never accept a role like that. So im not even suprised at the accusations.

[@maroon9273]

Plus, the love Triangle with the guy and the older lady as well.

[@AFO_AnalyRics]

Only the typical toxic HipHop/'gangster' mentality will come up with such a title and video. I bet 'Hit Em Up' didn't ruin Tupac's life. Oh, no way. Since he died at 25, he's cemented and untouchably successful, right? But, a guy does a show in his youth that reignited his career and eventually puts him on track to being the biggest movie star, stays alive, and, yeah, goes through some recent controversy, so, guess what: the show all the way from the 90s ruined his life. Enjoy making it makes sense.

[@dietergen]

Good job in the decision of covering the legacy, to take some pressure off, while every other media outlet is focusing on his wife ruining him.

[@hiphopmadness]

Thanks, yh didn’t want this to be another Jada vs. Will essay

[@LionMentality1982]

Fellas LISTEN UP; Will Smith is a Master Class example on how choosing the WRONG woman will bring you down in all aspects of your LIFE!

[@DamienHurts]

I obviously don't know the guy, but my God, I love him! I think he seems very real, very genuine, not ashamed to discuss his failings and vulnerabilities, he never really comes across as arrogant, he just seems like someone who has a good heart. He's insanely talented as an actor, the way he can go from Shark Tale and make us laugh to The Pursuit of Happyness and make us cry is amazing. He deserves love and support and understanding, Jada is the villain here. I pray that he finds inner peace and finds someone worthy of him to love.

[@yungjc2]

Having been alive for all if Will's career, I can say from first hand witness that the Fresh Prince of Bel Air absolutely did nit ruin Will's life.😂

[@nsasupporter7557]

Agreed, it didn’t the exact opposite! From what I understand, the only thing that ruined his life was that hag that he married. I don’t know why he’s so insecure about not being a “gangsta rapper.” I mean he won a Grammy for his rap crying out loud. I guess it just goes to show you that awards aren’t everything

[@Steve-390]

I will always have love n respect for Will

[@gster109]

back w that fire. Great vid.

[@Reppintimefitness]

Exactly why i dont want to get famous Much more than I already am

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

Being famous isn’t all that cracked up to be once you hear stories like this

[@Cheng-jq6fc]

JADA RUINED WILL !!!!!!! NOT #HOLLYWEIRD !!!!!!!!

[@DedicatedSpirit8]

Will Smith will have his redemption arch. And it will be amazing.

[@Tigers9596]

How many different thumbnails y'all deciding on?? 🤣

[@blakefranklin882]

As a 35 year old, this man defined my childhood as far as entertainment went for me in the 90s and 2000s. Really fucked up with whats going on image wise for him today. I just focus on his body of work, he dosent owe me his personal life

[@nsasupporter7557]

Having seen all the “inside stories” of these celebrities (particularly the big stars) it just goes to show how celebrities have it worse then normal people… that’s how it seems at least.

[@babyabapierre267]

AMEN, That woman Jada ruined his life! But hey,he's a man,seek professional help, and let go this toxic relationship.

[@BlackManTravels]

Hope this brotha finds his peace. Wow...

[@Thisusermanifests]

We see the real will, and that’s ok. He is a grown,rich man who doesn’t need my cape but seeing him go through this actually made me more understanding of what it takes to ‘make it’ and what it can do if your don’t stay true to who you are

[@zzzzzz69]

I believe Michael Jackson was also going insane keeping up his innocent squeaky clean image expectation, a person is a person

[@dereckallen1856]

Will smith is living the real life bedazzled movie

[@lawrencebello6177]

I like how you blurred out the Oscar incident

[@IsahNajaatu]

I love will but never knew he passed through this he's an icon and also a role model ❤️

[@allen9584]

Now all these blogs want to profit off his name, wheww being a black man in America all people do is bring you up to tear you down while people profit

[@leonardrambert5506]

Will is still just a person like the rest of us…. People often forget that.

[@FoolishMaki]

Y’all really had to censor “toxic”? Damn what’s going with YT now

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

The guidelines have gotten stricter on KZbin. U can’t say certain words on KZbin or the channel gets demonetized

[@TortillaGrounds08]

Did you just say you barely are catching up on the fresh Prince of Bel Air?😂😂

[@evansmalate6300]

That Power Puff Girls logo for Hip Hop Madness is ASS!!... WTF man

[@KDBetter]

The powerpuff girls logo sent me for a second 😂💚

[@ohyesmyles]

Will need to go back to West Philly

[@TenMinusNine]

Bro that show MADE Will Smith. Period. Why are the super rich cats the biggest cry babies ALWAYS?

[@gunnercolt6347]

He took the bag so did it ruin his life. If anything he wouldnt be the celeb he bacame and had the opportunities he had without the show. He ruined his life. Everyone knows what Hollywood is like so celebs should know whats going on.

[@JeffWarren47]

Jada is a psychic vampire and feasted on him while bringing him bad luck. It was her.

[@Emoney-d4g]

This is going to be a good one

[@shayneguzman]

Will, Bill, Dave and all the other amazing flawed black men...I honor and salute you..hold your heads high..heavy is the head that wears the crown 👑

[@queen-sl2iv]

Anybody know why will is wearing a pic of charles manson at the end of the black history month episode?

[@abdielgarcia389]

I believe celebrities are human beings too and we must understand that everything isn't what it seems

[@maroon9273]

The only will smith can reedem himself if he divorces and entirely move on from Jada's ungrateful self. He will have peace and freedom. Also, will be able to repair his life and surroundings.

[@ZoCutit]

2:45 Fresh like “Fresh 💅” Back in the day Fresh insinuated Gay Fr Ayo check boards all over that TV show.

[@Stone_Cold_Steve_Urkel]

The video just randomly cut off my man

[@zzzzzz69]

The facade is just protection for the vulnerable truth

[@viktorcorleone647]

Real ones know the old thumbnail was the bootleg Will Hellraiser picture 😂

[@freebantu6019]

If 2014 #JCole #NoRoleModels is back in the day #KillMeNow I am officially old.

[@insideroutside]

Bro i love will the actor cause clearly i dont know him as a person but i feel heartbroken that for years he has seemed so hurt and emasculated and insecure. I dont get why this stuff is happening to him from the outside looking at what his career showed us i thought he was happy and a good man. I hope he heals and finds true love and happiness cause though he and jada have there partnership i dont think it is the type of love and affection he needs to be able to heal his aoul and find himself. If they are truely separated that may be for the best. I would lovw for him to become his true self and not have to live up to an image anymore. Black society doesnt need him to uphold any more ideals he can take that pressure off his back

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

Will smith will always be a great. Love him

[@LifeJourneyus]

🧐(6:55) WOW proof of his false life,🤨who is this dude didn't know he was the original Pinocchio🧐damn being a puppet was it really worth it 😂😂😂