Musical Guests on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Queen Latifah, Boyz II Men, Quincy Jones and others.

Side Hustle - During her time on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Tatyana Ali took on side projects on shows like The Cosby Show, The All New Mickey Mouse Club and Are You Afraid of the Dark? among others.(Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank)

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Musical Guests on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Given that TV sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was centered on a trailblazing music star (Will Smith), it was only right that the show be visited by other superstars of the music world. Here's a collection of the artists who've appeared on the comedy series. Read on. (Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank)

Boyz II Men - The iconic vocal group appeared on the show in 1993 for the episode "Twas the Night Before Christening." When Will Smith promises he will have BIIM perform at a christening, hilarity ensues as he tries to deliver that gilft.   (Photo: NBC) 

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Boyz II Men - The iconic vocal group appeared on the show in 1993 for the episode "Twas the Night Before Christening." When Will Smith promises he will have BIIM perform at a christening, hilarity ensues as he tries to deliver that gilft.  (Photo: NBC) 

Heavy D - The late Heavy D made two appearances on the sitcom — both times playing himself. In 1990, when he gave humorous cooking advice to famed athlete Bo Jackson, and in 1991, when the Fresh Prince took his grandmother to a Heavy D concert.   (Photo: NBC)

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Heavy D - The late Heavy D made two appearances on the sitcom — both times playing himself. In 1990, when he gave humorous cooking advice to famed athlete Bo Jackson, and in 1991, when the Fresh Prince took his grandmother to a Heavy D concert.  (Photo: NBC)

Al B. Sure - The 1990 episode "Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect: Part 2" was a star-studded affair, featuring the likes of legendary producer Quincy Jones, actor Kadeem Hardison and '80s R&B heartthrob Al B. Sure.   (Photo: Ron Tom/NBCU Photo Bank)

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Al B. Sure - The 1990 episode "Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect: Part 2" was a star-studded affair, featuring the likes of legendary producer Quincy Jones, actor Kadeem Hardison and '80s R&B heartthrob Al B. Sure.  (Photo: Ron Tom/NBCU Photo Bank)

Queen Latifah - In 1991, the Queen also had the fortune of appearing on the groundbreaking series twice: once as Will Smith's love interest and the other time as the boss of Will's cousin Hilary.   (Photo: NBC)

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Queen Latifah - In 1991, the Queen also had the fortune of appearing on the groundbreaking series twice: once as Will Smith's love interest and the other time as the boss of Will's cousin Hilary.  (Photo: NBC)

Bev Biv DeVoe - For the episode "The Butler Did It," the New Edition off-shoot trio Bel Biv DeVoe visit the Banks mansion to shoot their latest video.   (Photo: Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect)

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Bev Biv DeVoe - For the episode "The Butler Did It," the New Edition off-shoot trio Bel Biv DeVoe visit the Banks mansion to shoot their latest video.  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect)

Vanessa Williams - Most sitcoms have an episode where a pregnant woman goes into labor, putting the show's star in a tight squeeze. In 1992, the expecting mom was actress and America's first Black Miss America Vanessa Williams.   (Photo: Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank)

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Vanessa Williams - Most sitcoms have an episode where a pregnant woman goes into labor, putting the show's star in a tight squeeze. In 1992, the expecting mom was actress and America's first Black Miss America Vanessa Williams.  (Photo: Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank)

Tom Jones - Who didn't love when actor Alfonso Ribeiro would break into the Cartlon dance to Tom Jones's classic "It's Not Unusual." So when he doesn't get admitted to the university of his dreams, Cartlon's guardian angel (played by Tom Jones) pays him a visit... and of course we get to see the dance.   (Photo: NBC)

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Tom Jones - Who didn't love when actor Alfonso Ribeiro would break into the Cartlon dance to Tom Jones's classic "It's Not Unusual." So when he doesn't get admitted to the university of his dreams, Cartlon's guardian angel (played by Tom Jones) pays him a visit... and of course we get to see the dance.  (Photo: NBC)

Quincy Jones - Not only did the legendary music producer act as the series' executive producer, he also made appearances in three episodes.   (Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage)

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Quincy Jones - Not only did the legendary music producer act as the series' executive producer, he also made appearances in three episodes.  (Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage)

Isaac Hayes - When the Fresh Prince finally decides to get married in the 1995 episode "The Wedding Show (Psyche!)," performing the would-be ceremony is none other than soul music giant Isaac Hayes.  (Photo: Victor Malafronte/Getty Images).

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Isaac Hayes - When the Fresh Prince finally decides to get married in the 1995 episode "The Wedding Show (Psyche!)," performing the would-be ceremony is none other than soul music giant Isaac Hayes.  (Photo: Victor Malafronte/Getty Images).

Wayne Newton - For a lost weekend in Vegas episode ("Viva Lost Wages"), iconic Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton makes an appearance as a casino manager.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Wayne Newton - For a lost weekend in Vegas episode ("Viva Lost Wages"), iconic Las Vegas entertainer Wayne Newton makes an appearance as a casino manager.  (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

B.B. King: September 16 - The blues legend and diabetes spokesperson turns 88. (Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

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B. B. King - When Carlton has doubts about a college interview, he visits a blues bar and gets a lesson from the neighborhood blues singer Pappy (played by B.B. King) on how to sing his troubles away.  (Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

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Tevin Campbell - Nineties R&B wunderkind Tevin Campbell flexed his vocal talents on the 1991 episode "Just Infatuation," playing singer Little T, who sings at Ashley's (played by Tatyana Ali) birthday party. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)