will.i.am

Date of Birth: March 15, 1975

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

William James Adams Jr., known professionally as will.i.am, is an American musician, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Born on March 15, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, will.i.am is best known as a founding member of the hip-hop group The Black Eyed Peas. He has also enjoyed a successful solo career and has produced music for a wide array of artists across various genres. Will.i.am grew up in the Estrada Courts housing projects in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. He showed an early interest in music and attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. In 1995, he formed The Black Eyed Peas with apl.de.ap and Taboo, later joined by Fergie in 2002. The group achieved global fame with hits like “Where Is The Love?”, “Let’s Get It Started,” and “I Gotta Feeling.” In addition to his work with The Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am has released four solo albums and collaborated with numerous artists, including Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Nicki Minaj. He has also ventured into technology and philanthropy, launching the i.am.angel Foundation to support educational initiatives. Will.i.am has judged and mentored on various talent shows, including “The Voice UK” and “The Voice Australia.”

5 Interesting Facts about will.i.am

1. Will.i.am co-founded The Black Eyed Peas in 1995, which has sold over 80 million records worldwide.

2. He has won seven Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Let’s Get It Started.”

3. Will.i.am is a passionate advocate for STEM education and has launched several initiatives to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics among young people.

4. He developed a smartwatch, the Puls, in collaboration with wearable technology company 3D Systems.

5. In addition to his music career, will.i.am has acted in films such as “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” and provided voice work for animated movies like “Rio” and “Madagascar 2.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from will.i.am

1. “You can get whatever you want if you’re willing to sacrifice everything else for it.”

2. “Greatness comes from fear. Fear can either shut us down and we go home, or we fight through it.”

3. “Create something that the world needs, and the world will love you forever.”

4. “Success is about dedication. You may not be where you want to be or do what you want to do when you’re on the journey. But you’ve got to be willing to have vision and foresight that leads you to an incredible end.”

5. “The world doesn’t need another opinion, it needs another person to make a difference.”