Who performed the theme song 'Yo Home to Bel-Air'?

Will Smith performed the theme song “Yo Home to Bel-Air,” using his rap stage name, the Fresh Prince. The song became the instantly recognizable opening theme of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Smith wrote the lyrics after reading the sitcom’s pilot script, turning the show’s premise into a fast, humorous origin story. The verses explain how Will grows up in West Philadelphia, gets into trouble while playing basketball, and is sent to live with wealthy relatives in Bel-Air. That narrative structure makes the theme function almost like a miniature episode summary.

The recording is often associated with DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, since Jeff produced the music and the duo released the song together. However, Will Smith is the performer who raps the lyrics and voices the character’s story. The theme was recorded in 1990; a single release followed in 1992, and the song later appeared on compilation albums.