Basic details:
- Name: Pharrell Lanscilo Williams
- Age: 50 (Born April 5, 1973)
- Birthplace: Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
- Profession: Singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Nationality: American
- Nickname: Skateboard P
- Awards: Multiple Grammy Awards, two BET Awards, a Billboard Music Award, and more
Net worth: $200 million (estimated)
Career
i. Overview:
Pharrell Williams rose to fame in the early 2000s as part of the production duo The Neptunes and as a member of the rock band N.E.R.D. He has since become a successful solo artist, known for his unique sound, which blends various genres such as hip-hop, R&B, and pop.
ii. Milestones and achievements:
Some of Pharrell’s most notable achievements include producing numerous hit songs for other artists, such as Britney Spears, Jay-Z, and Snoop Dogg, as well as his own hit singles like “Happy,” “Get Lucky” (with Daft Punk), and “Blurred Lines” (with Robin Thicke and T.I.).
Personal life
i. Relationships:
Pharrell has been married to his wife, model and designer Helen Lasichanh, since 2013.
ii. Family:
Pharrell and Helen have four children together, including a son named Rocket and triplets whose names have not been publicly disclosed.
iii. Controversies:
Pharrell faced controversy and legal issues related to the song “Blurred Lines,” which was accused of plagiarizing Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up.” A court eventually ruled in favor of Gaye’s family, and Pharrell and Robin Thicke were ordered to pay millions in damages.
Trivia and lesser-known facts:
- Pharrell is a co-founder of the clothing brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream.
- He composed the soundtrack for the animated film “Despicable Me 2,” which included the hit song “Happy.”
- Pharrell has a strong interest in environmental issues and co-owns a company called Bionic Yarn, which produces fabric from recycled plastic.
Social media links:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pharrell/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pharrell
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pharrell/
