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Early Life and Education
Will Smith's early life and education laid the foundation for his future success in the entertainment industry.
Birth
September 25, 1968
Willard Carroll Smith II was born in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Willard Christopher Smith Sr. and Caroline Smith.
Parental Divorce
Age 13
Will Smith's parents divorced when he was 13 years old.
Rapping Career Begins
Early Teens
Will Smith began rapping and mastered this art, earning him the nickname 'The Fresh Prince'.
Education
High School
Will Smith attended Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, where he met his future collaborator Jeff Townes.
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