Pharrell Williams

Date of Birth: April 5, 1973

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Pharrell Lanscilo Williams, born April 5, 1973, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is an acclaimed American musician, producer, and entrepreneur. Williams first gained fame as one half of the production duo The Neptunes, alongside Chad Hugo, where he was instrumental in crafting the sound of late 1990s and early 2000s pop, hip-hop, and R&B. He is also the lead vocalist and drummer of the rock band N*E*R*D, which he formed with Hugo and Shay Haley. Pharrell’s solo career took off with his debut album “In My Mind” in 2006, which included hits like “Can I Have It Like That” and “Number One.” However, it was his 2014 single “Happy,” from the soundtrack of the animated film “Despicable Me 2,” that catapulted him to global superstardom. The song earned him multiple Grammy Awards and an Academy Award nomination. In addition to his music career, Pharrell is also a successful fashion designer and entrepreneur. He co-founded the clothing brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Footwear. He has collaborated with major brands like Adidas and Chanel, and he is known for his distinctive and trendsetting fashion sense. Pharrell is also involved in various philanthropic efforts, focusing on education and the arts. He founded From One Hand to AnOTHER, a non-profit organization that provides educational tools to underprivileged children.

5 Interesting Facts about Pharrell Williams

1. Pharrell Williams has won 13 Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, three times.

2. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he received in 2014.

3. Pharrell was a coach on “The Voice” for four seasons, from 2014 to 2016.

4. He co-wrote and produced the hit song “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke, which became one of the best-selling singles of all time.

5. Pharrell is known for his philanthropy and has established several educational programs, including a partnership with Verizon to create a tech-focused curriculum for young students.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Pharrell Williams

1. “Music is the key to the female heart.”

2. “Don’t wait for the stars to align, reach up and rearrange them the way you want… create your own constellation.”

3. “Collaborate with people you can learn from.”

4. “Being different is what makes you special.”

5. “The best way to confront your fears is to stop thinking about them and just do it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Pharrell Williams’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $200 million.

Children

Pharrell Williams has four children with his wife, Helen Lasichanh. Their first son, Rocket Ayer Williams, was born in 2008. In January 2017, the couple welcomed triplets, whose names have not been publicly disclosed.