DJ Jazzy Jeff

About DJ Jazzy Jeff

DJ and producer best recognized for his work with Will Smith in hip-hop. For their album Parents Just Don't Understand, he and Smith won the inaugural Grammy Award for rap in 1989.

Jeffrey Allen Townes, known professionally as DJ Jazzy Jeff, is an American DJ, record producer, and songwriter who was a member of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince with Will Smith. He is credited, along with DJs Spinbad and Cash Money, with making the transformer scratch famous.

Associated acts	DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Mick, Raheem Devaughn, The Roots
Born	January 22, 1965, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Years active	1985–present
Instruments	Turntables
Occupation(s)	Disc jockey, record producer, actor, comedian, songwriter
Birth name	Jeffrey Allen Townes
Official Website	http://www.djjazzyjeff.com
Genres	Hip hop, R&B
Also known as	Jazz, Jazzy Jeff
Labels	Rapster, Groovin', BBE
Bandcamp artist ID	djjazzyjeff215

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Trivia

He was inducted into his high school's Hall of Fame after he became a celebrity.

DJ Jazzy Jeff before fame

He entertained at local school activities and block parties as a DJ.

Achievement of DJ Jazzy Jeff

After he became famous, he was inducted into his high school's Hall of Fame.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$5 Million

DJ Jazzy Jeff family life

In Jamaica, he married his wife Lynette. Amir is their son's name.

Associations of DJ Jazzy Jeff

DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince was formed by him and Will Smith.

DJ Jazzy Jeff Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	177 cm
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Hair Color	N/A