Will Smith Admits To Trying To Sound Like This Legendary Rapper On Hit Song “Summertime”

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0:58 - Rakim Speaks On Having "Summertime" Beat First

Will Smith has admitted to a bit of swagger-jacking in his career — and revealed that his inspiration was one of the GOATs of Hip Hop.

During the GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop event, which aired on Sunday (December 10), The Fresh Prince admitted that Rakim‘s flow served as a reference point for one of his best-known hits with DJ Jazzy Jeff, “Summertime.”

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