Christopher Reid Recalls How Kid ‘n Play Lost Out On An NBC Deal That Went To Will Smith And DJ Jazzy Jeff Instead

On the same podcast, DJ Jazzy Jeff previously shared that he and Smith were offered the movie “House Party,” but turned it down because they weren’t interested in movies at the time. The offer had come from New Line Cinema as part of a settlement the distributor had agreed to with the duo, despite copyright infringement in their song “A Nightmare on My Street.” The leading roles of the new movie instead went to Kid ‘n Play. Following the success of the 1990 release, Kid ‘n Play went on to star in “House Party 2” and “House Party 3.” 

It appears that the turn of events worked out for all involved, Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Kid ‘n Play.