Will Smith reveals why he was reluctant to step into Robin Williams' shoes to play Genie in Disney's live-action Aladdin and shows how he brought Fresh Prince flavor to the role with a hip-hop update to "Friend Like Me."

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Will Smith Sings His Version of Live-Action Aladdin's "Friend Like Me"
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