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Pharrell Williams

WHAT IS PHARRELL WILLIAMS FULL NAME?

Pharrell's full name is Pharrell Lanscilo Williams.

WHEN WAS PHARRELL WILLIAMS BORN?

Pharrell was born on April 5th in 1973.

WHERE WAS PHARRELL BORN?

Pharrell was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.

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NET WORTH

Pharrell Williams' net worth is around  $250-$270 million in 2023.

HOW DID PHARRELL WILLIAMS GET STARTED IN MUSIC?

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo met in the seventh grade during summer band camp. They formed a group called The Neptunes. During a high school talent show, they were discovered by Teddy Riley, a famous record producer whose studio was next to the school that Pharrell attended. The Neptunes began producing music for various artists, becoming one of the best producer in hip-hop, and laid the foundation for Pharrell's successful music career.

WHAT IS PHARRELL WILLIAMS' SKINCARE ROUTINE?

Pharrell is known for his youthful and flawless complexion, and many people are curious about his skincare routine. In November 2020, he launched a skincare line called Humanrace, where he revealed his routine. His skincare philosophy is all about exfoliating, cleansing, and moisturizing. The Humanrace line emphasizes clean, sustainable, and vegan products, reflecting Pharrell's commitment to environmental sustainability and overall wellness.

WHO IS PHARRELL WILLIAMS MARRIED TO?

Pharrell Williams is married to Helen Lasichanh, a model and designer. The couple got married in October 2013 and have four children together, including a set of triplets. Pharrell and Helen are known for their shared passion for fashion and often appear together at fashion events and red carpets.

WHAT ARE SOME OF PHARRELL WILLIAMS' BIGGEST HITS?

Some of his biggest hits include "Happy", "Get Lucky" (with Daft Punk), and "Blurred Lines" (with Robin Thicke).

WHAT AWARDS HAS PHARRELL WON?

Pharrell Williams has won numerous awards throughout his career, reflecting his significant contributions to the music industry. These include multiple Grammy Awards, such as Producer of the Year (Non-Classical) in 2004 for his work as part of The Neptunes and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Happy" in 2015. His collaborative work on "Get Lucky" with Daft Punk also won Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance in 2014.

WHEN DID PHARRELL START WEARING BAPE?

When he started to wear BAPE in the mid-2000s he introduced the Japanese streetwear giant to a nation of new fans. Not long after he started up his own label Billionaire Boys Club, and soon the two became synonymous with each other.

1990s

Pharrell met Chad Hugo in the seventh grade during summer band camp and they formed a group called The Neptunes. They were discovered at a high school talent show by Teddy Riley, whose studio was next to the high school that Pharrell attended.

1994

The Neptunes produced their first song, "Tonight's The Night", for Blackstreet.

2000

Along with Tomoaki "Nigo" Nagao, creator of the streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (Bape), Pharrell delves into his first fashion venture and co-creates the Billionaire Boys Club (BBC) and ICECREAM clothing lines.

2001

The Neptunes produced hits like Britney Spears' "I'm a Slave 4 U" and Nelly's "Hot in Herre" and were named Producers of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards.

2002

N.E.R.D (No-One Ever Really Dies) formed by Pharrell, Hugo, and Shay Haley. The band released their first album, "In Search Of..." to great critical acclaim.

2003

Pharrell released his first solo single, "Frontin'", featuring Jay-Z.

2004

Pharrell and Hugo (The Neptunes) won the Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical.

2005

Pharrell and Reebok collaborated to release the Ice Cream footwear collection under the BBC brand.

2006

Pharrell released his debut solo album "In My Mind".

2008

Pharrell launched a jewelry and glasses line in collaboration with Louis Vuitton.

2010

Pharrell composed the soundtrack for the animated film "Despicable Me".

2012

Pharrell launched "i am OTHER", a multimedia creative collective and record label that serves as an umbrella for all of Pharrell's endeavors, including Billionaire Boys Club.

2013

Collaborated with Daft Punk for "Get Lucky" and Robin Thicke for "Blurred Lines", and pretty much took over the world of music!

2014

Pharrell released his second solo album, "G I R L", which included the global hit "Happy". He also designed a perfume bottle for the brand Comme des Garçons.

2015

Adidas announced a partnership with Pharrell, including the popular 'Adidas x Pharrell Williams Hu' sneaker line.

2016

Pharrell became a judge on the TV show "The Voice".

2017

Partnered with Chanel to release a limited-edition sneaker.

2019

Released a capsule collection with Chanel, becoming the first man to create a handbag campaign for the brand.

2020

Launched the Netflix series "Voices of Fire". Pharrell also collaborated with Human Made and Adidas for a shoe and clothing collection.

2021

Pharrell released a skincare line called "Humanrace" which emphasizes on clean, sustainable and vegan products.

In December, Williams would launch the winter line "Premium basics" together with Adidas Originals.

2023

On February 14, Louis Vuitton announced that Williams had been appointed the fashion house's new men's creative director, a position left vacant by the death of Virgil Abloh in 2021. Williams' first collection has been displayed during the Paris Men's Fashion Week in June to great critical acclaim.

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