William James Adams, known professionally as Will.i.am, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, businessman, and actor.
He is best known as the lead singer of the band Black eyed peaswas founded by him in 1995 with his close friends apl.de.ap and Taboo.
Despite his success in the music industry, Will.i.am is also a strong advocate for STEM education and has invested in several tech companies.
He has also partnered with well-known brands like Intel and Coca-Cola to promote technology and innovation.
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- Full name: William James Adams
- Stage name: Will.i.am
- Date of birth: March 15, 1975
- Age: 49 years old
- Place of birth: East Los Angeles
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, businessman and actor
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: Debra Adams and William Adams Sr.
- Siblings: 1, Carl Gilliam
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $50 million
Early life and education
William James Adams, better known by his stage name Will.i.am, was born on March 15, 1975, in Eastside Los Angeles. He was raised by his parents, Debra Adams and William Adams Sr., and grew up with a sibling, Carl Gilliam.
Adams attended John Marshall High School, Palisades Charter High School, and FIDM Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
Career
William James Adams, better known by his stage name Will.i.am, is a multi-talented artist who has achieved success in many areas. In addition to his career as a rapper and singer, he is also a successful producer and businessman.
He is a founding member of the famous band Black eyed peasis known for his unique sound and chart-topping hits. In addition to his work with the group, Will.i.am has also had a successful solo career and has produced music for other popular artists. His versatility and talent have made him one of the most influential figures in the music industry.
Will.i.am is not only a musician but also a successful businessman in many different industries. Under his fashion brand i.am, he has collaborated with major brands and launched his own clothing line.
In the technology space, Will.i.am has invested in various companies and has shown a keen interest in the future of education through technology.
Aside from music and business ventures, he has also explored other interests such as acting, with appearances in films such as Origins of X-Men: Wolverineand television, as a coach on shows such as The Voice And The Australian VoiceWill.i.am’s diverse projects demonstrate his creativity and versatility as an artist and entrepreneur.
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
- Win
- 2010: Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (for “I Gotta Feeling” with The Black Eyed Peas)
- 2010: Best Pop Vocal Album (for “The END” with The Black Eyed Peas)
- 2010: Best Short Form Music Video (for “Boom Boom Pow” with The Black Eyed Peas)
- Nomination
- 2010: Record of the Year (for “I Gotta Feeling” with The Black Eyed Peas)
- 2010: Best Dance Recording (for “Boom Boom Pow” with The Black Eyed Peas)
- 2010: Album of the Year (for “The END” with The Black Eyed Peas)
- And more! (The Grammys have a long history of nominating Will.i.am)
Other Awards
- Daytime Emmy Award (for music video “Yes We Can”)
- National Television Award Nomination (as a TV show judge)
- Latin Grammy Award nominations (including work with Sergio Mendes and Daddy Yankee)
- And much more!
Social media
- Instagram Name: @iamwill
- Facebook Name: will.i.am
- Twitter Username: @iamwill
Personal life
William James Adams, better known by his stage name Will.i.am, is a multi-talented artist, producer, and entrepreneur. Although he has been linked to a number of celebrities in the past, including singer Natalie Imbruglia and model Casey Batchelor, he has largely kept his dating life private from the public.
Currently single, Will.i.am appears to be focusing on his career and philanthropic work through the i.am Angel Foundation. With his busy schedule as a musician and coach on shows like The VoiceIt’s understandable that romance might not be his top priority right now.
Discography
- Lost change (2001): Will.i.am’s debut album featured the single “I Am”.
- Must B 21 (2003): This album did not produce any singles.
- Songs about girls (2007): The album’s hit single “I Got It from My Mama” peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album also spawned the singles “Heartbreaker” and “One More Chance”.
- #will (2013): The album featured the hit single “THE (Happy)” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
List of movies played
- Origins of X-Men: Wolverine (2009): Will.i.am makes a cameo appearance in this superhero film.
- Madagascar: Escape from Africa (2008): Will.i.am contributed music to this animated film.
- Rio (2011 & 2014): Will.i.am voiced the character Pedro in both the first and sequel of this animated bird film.
- Planet of Apps (2014): Will.i.am appeared as a coach on the reality television show searching for the next big app.
Net worth
William James Adams, known professionally as Will.i.am, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, businessman, and actor.
His net worth is estimated to be $50 million, making him one of the richest musicians in the industry.
Despite his success and wealth, Will.i.am is also known for his philanthropy and dedication to the community through various charitable activities.
