Hit 1990s television show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air turns 25 years old this year. It made its debut on NBC September 10, 1990, catapulting a young Will Smith into superstardom.
Executive produced by Quincy Jones, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is centered around a West Philadelphia-born and raised street kid, Will, who is sent off to his affluent aunt and uncle in Bel Air, California for getting in one “little” fight.
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“And with so many ’80s and ’90s babies now grown up and dominating the rap game, the lyrical references to Geoffery, Uncle Phil, Aunt Viv, Carlton, Hilary even little Ashley, never cease,” XXL writes.
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The publication lists 25 Hip Hop songs that reference the characters from the show in commemoration of its 25-year anniversary.
Three Drake songs were among those listed including 2008’s “Ransom” featuring Young Money General, Lil Wayne.
“I’m the same yellow boy that used to play up on the Degrassi/Can pocket 20 thousand to be anywhere they ask me/Cash like Johnny, Banks like Ashley/Burnin’ like a Camel Light; stupid ho, ash me.”
J. Cole is named twice including last years 2014 Forest Hill Drive cut “Role Modelz.”
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“I want a real love, dark skinned Aunt Viv love/That Jada and that Will love/That leave a toothbrush at your crib love/And you ain’t gotta wonder whether that’s your kid love.”
Also listed is Fabolous who makes reference on his 2014 Young OG Project studio album track “Gone For The Winter.”
“We don’t base, we throw niggas in the trunk for real/Chase you out the hood, make you live with Uncle Phil/Champagne every night, I done drunk a mil.”
To read the entire list, visit XXL.
