Pharrell Williams
Hip hop music, Celebrity
1973 –
Who is Pharrell Williams?
Pharrell Williams, sometimes known simply as Pharrell, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. Williams and Chad Hugo make up the record production duo The Neptunes, producing Soul, hip hop and R&B music. He is also the lead vocalist and drummer of rock, funk, and hip hop band N.E.R.D, which he formed with Hugo and childhood friend Shay Haley. He released his first single "Frontin'" in 2003 and followed up with his first album In My Mind in 2006.
As part of The Neptunes, Williams has produced numerous hit singles for various musicians. Williams has earned four Grammy Awards, two of which as part of The Neptunes. He is also the co-founder of the clothing brands Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Clothing. He is a member of the supergroup V.A. Playaz with Fam-Lay, Clipse, Skillz, Missy Elliott, and Timbaland & Magoo.
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- Born
- Apr 5, 1973
Virginia Beach - Also known as
- Pharell
- Pharrell
- P. Williams
- Williams, Pharrell
- P. Willy
- Lil' Skateboard P
- Pha-real
- N.E.R.D
- Pharrell L. Williams
- N*E*R*D
- Parents
- Siblings
- Children
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Princess Anne High School
- Employment
- Billionaire Boys Club
- Lived in
- Virginia Beach
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on July 23, 2013
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