DJ Jazzy Jeff talks PAJI Juneteenth Parade | Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 6.15.26

DJ Jazzy Jeff (Jeffrey Allen Townes) is an American DJ, producer, and actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He rose to fame as one half of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince with Will Smith. The pair won the first Grammy ever awarded for a rap performance in 1989 for “Parents Just Don't Understand.” Jeff is widely respected for his innovative turntable skills and influence on DJ culture. He also appeared as Jazz on the TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Beyond performing, he has produced music for numerous hip-hop, R&B, and neo-soul artists. He remains one of the most influential DJs in hip-hop history. On June 21st, Jazzy Jeff will be serving as the Grand Marshall for the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative’s Parade. This is the nation's largest Juneteenth celebration. The 2026 festivities take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, featuring a massive parade down South 52nd Street that leads directly into a vibrant festival and vendor marketplace at Malcolm X Memorial Park. Jazzy Jeff will also be joined by Philadelphia City and County Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, who will represent “Ladies First”, this year’s theme at the festival. DJ Jazzy Jeff joins the show to talk about his involvement as the Grand Marshal in the upcoming PAJI Juneteenth Parade.