In the first verse, the Fresh Prince recounts the time he went to the Gallery Mall with his family to buy clothes for the upcoming school year.

Jack Barron from NME wrote, "Over a hip-bone-quaking bass and horns that blow harder than a hurricane The Fresh Prince tells a domestic tale that halfway through turns into a nightmare when his mom buys him zits for his birthday and dresses him in flares.

Mind you he's his own worst enemy, making typical mistakes like stealing his parents' car to impress his girlfriend and striking out until he gets arrested by the police for not having a licence.

[...] Wack it up the next time you have an argument with your ma and pa."[2] Lil' Romeo, 3LW, and Nick Cannon recorded a cover for the Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius soundtrack in 2001.

[3] Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) sang part of the song in the cold open of season 2 episode 1 of Parks and Recreation, "Pawnee Zoo" in 2009.