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Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (born April 5, 1973), known professionally as Pharrell Williams, is known as an American singer and songwriter. He is also a film and screen producer, having worked on the 2016 biopic ‘Hidden Figures’.

The film based on the book of the same name was a huge success and won many awards, including the ‘Hollywood Film Award’. It was also nominated for three ‘Oscars’.

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Pharrell Williams, a successful businessman, has worked with several corporations, including ‘Adidas’ and ‘Moncler.’ He has been a music fan since he was a child. He began performing at a young age with his friend, Chad Hugo.

He then formed ‘The Neptunes’, a record producing duo with a friend. ‘The Neptunes’ became famous after they started producing rap artists like Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Jay-Z.

They are also famous for their contributions to Justin Timberlake’s debut studio album, ‘Justified’. The album ‘In My Mind’ is one of his most successful works, debuting at number three on the ‘US Billboard 200.’ In 2014, he released his second album, ‘Girl’, which was also a huge success.

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Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams: History, Biography, Photos
Wiki Info & About Data
First and last name:	Pharrell Lanscilo Williams
Stage name:	Pharrell Williams
Born:	April 5, 1973 (51 years old)
Place of birth:	Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.75 m
Parents:	Pharoah Williams, Carolyn Williams
Siblings:	Pharoah Williams III, Psolomon Williams, Cato Williams, David Williams
Wife • Spouse:	Helen Lasichanh (d. 2013)
Girlfriend • Partner:	do not apply
Children:	Ayer Williams rocket
Job:	Rapper • Businessman
Net value:	150 million USD

Early Life & Education

Pharrell Williams was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 5, 1973. Pharoah Williams is his father’s name and Carolyn Williams is his mother’s name.

They have five children: Pharoah Williams III, Psolomon Williams, Cato Williams, David Williams and the eldest, Pharrell Williams.

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He studied at ‘Kempsville High School’ and ‘Princess Anne High School.’ While in seventh grade, he met Chad Hugo, with whom he later formed ‘The Neptunes’.

In interviews, Pharrell Williams later admitted that he was a nerd and used to be different from other children.

Career

In the 1990s, Pharrell Williams teamed up with Chad Hugo to form ‘The Neptunes’, a record production group. They successfully contributed to the work of several artists in the late 1990s and early 2000s. They became famous for producing hit songs such as Jay-Z’s “I Just Wanna Love U” and I’m a Slave 4 U by Britney Spears.

After a string of successful releases, they released an album titled ‘The Neptunes Present… Clones’ in 2003. The album debuted at number one on the ‘US Billboard 200.’ It was also mostly well received. The album included Pharrell Williams’ debut solo single, “Frontin”, which peaked at number five on the “US Billboard Hot 100”. It is also the 34th best-selling song.

‘In My Mind’, released in July 2016, debuted at number three on the ‘US Billboard 200.’ Despite the fact that several songs from the album were leaked on the internet before its release, the album sold over 142 thousand copies in its first week.

Over the next few years, he worked with a number of famous singers, including Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. He co-wrote and produced Jennifer Lopez’s hit song “Fresh Out of the Oven.”

Pharrell Williams composed the soundtrack for the popular animated comedy film ‘Despicable Me’ in 2010. The following year, he worked with American singer, Adam Lambert, with whom he co-wrote two songs on his studio album Adam Lambert’s second record, ‘Trespassing’. He also wrote and produced music for the 84th Academy Awards.

In 2013, Pharrell Williams composed the soundtrack for the animated film ‘Despicable Me 2’, the sequel to ‘Despicable Me’. The song “Happy” he wrote for the film became a huge hit. It not only reached the top of the ‘US Billboard Hot 100’ but also received an ‘Oscar’ nomination.

‘Girl’, his second studio album, was released in March 2014. The album was a huge success, reaching number one in 12 different countries. Within a year, it sold 591 thousand copies in the United States. Critics gave it mostly positive reviews.

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Pharrell Williams was also appointed as the new coach on the popular television singing competition ‘The Voice’ the same year. He also contributed to the soundtrack of the hit superhero movie “The Amazing Spiderman 2” in 2014.

He was the producer and composer of the famous biographical film ‘Hidden Figures’ in 2016. The film was a huge success and was nominated for an ‘Oscar’.

The movie Despicable Me 3 has achieved box office success. That same year, he collaborated with ‘Chanel’ and ‘Adidas’ to design 1000 pairs of sneakers.

Pharrell Williams launched a three-day music festival called ‘Something in the Water’ in early 2019, with many famous artists performing on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

Pharrell Williams produced five songs for the 2019 hit musical film ‘The Lion King’, his third collaboration with German composer Hans Zimmer.

Personal life

Pharrell Williams married model and designer Helen Lasichanh in 2013. Rocket Ayer Williams, their only son, born in 2008, is their only child.

The couple welcomed three more children, a set of triplets, in 2017. He has a house in the US and lives with his family.

Net value

Completely involved in the entertainment business, Pharrell Williams’ net worth is estimated to be $150 million.

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