Will Smith Beams as Philadelphia Street Renamed in His Honor: ‘This Is Amazing’ 'Philly, I love you,' the actor and rapper said at the March 26 ceremony.

Renaming the 2000 block of N 59th Street “Will Smith Way” to honor and celebrate the impactful career and legacy of Will Smith, a West Philadelphia native.

Philadelphia will honor one of its favorite native sons by renaming a street after Will Smith in none other than his former stomping grounds of West Philadelphia.

Will Smith is "West Philadelphia born and raised," and now a street in his childhood neighborhood is being renamed in his honor.