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William James Adams Jr., or will.i.am, was born on March 15, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, the United States. He was encouraged by his mother to pursue a career in music, which turned out to be a wise decision as he went on to become one of the pop icons, particularly of the 2000s. Best known for founding and leading the musical group, the Black Eyes Peas, he has won several awards and accolades. He has a successful solo career and has worked with renowned artists in pop music as a music producer. He has also appeared as a judge on talent shows.

Fast Facts

Birth date:

March 15, 1975

Age:

49 years

Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

Background

will.i.am was born into an African-American family on March 15, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. He never met his father, William Adams Sr. and was single-handedly raised by his mother, Debra Cain. His mother encouraged him to pursue music, and, during high school, he started performing with his friend Allan Pineda. They formed a rap group, Atban Klann, with three other performers, and were signed to the label Ruthless Records in 1992. will.i.am first began rapping under the name Will-1X, recording the song ‘Merry Muthafuckin Xmas’ with Atban Klann. In 1995, he left Ruthless Records and formed the group, the Black Eyed Peas, along with Pineda, who would adopt the stage name apl.de.ap.The Black Eyed Peas signed with Interscope Records and released their debut single ‘Joints and Jam’ in 1998. The same year, they released their debut album, “Behind the Front,” which renewed their contract with Interscope. In 2000, their second album, “Bridging the Gap,” was released. will.i.am released his first solo album, “Lost Change,” the following year, which was a smash hit. While working on their third album, they realized that female vocals might work on the song, ‘Shut Up,’ and turned to singer Stacy Ann Ferguson, who joined them as a permanent member. In 2003, that album, titled “Elephunk,” was released and reached number 14 on the Billboard 200. During this time, will.i.am also recorded and released his second solo album, “Must B 21.”In 2005, the Black Eyed Peas released their fourth album, titled “Monkey Business.” It was certified three times Platinum by the RIAA in the U.S. and the single ‘Don’t Phunk With My Heart’ won the group the Grammy Award for ‘Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.’ After a brief break, they released two albums, “The E.N.D.” (2009) and “The Beginning” (2010). will.i.am also released two more solo albums, “Songs About Girls” (2007) and “#willpower” (2013). He has produced music for artists including Cheryl, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Kesha, Britney Spears, and many more. In 2018, The Peas released their seventh album, “Masters Of The Sun Vol. 1,” and in 2020, their eighth album, “Translation,” was out.

Career timeline

1995
His Music Group

Along with apl.de.ap, he forms his own band, the Black Eyed Peas.

1998
Their Debut Album

The band releases their first album, “Behind The Front.”

2003
Their Third Album

The Black Eyed Peas’s third album, “Elephunk,” reaches number 14 on the Billboard 200.

2006
A Grammy Award

The group wins a Grammy Award for ‘Best Performance by a Duo or Group.’

2009
A Superhit Song

The group’s single, ‘Boom Boom Pow’ reaches number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

2020
A Collaboration

He collaborates with a group of artists including Bono, Jennifer Hudson, and Yoshiki on the song 'Sing For Life' in March.

will.i.am FAQs

Is will.i.am married?

No, he is not married.

Is will.i.am British?

No, he was not born in Britain but has spent a lot of time there.

Is will.i.am suffering from A.D.H.D.?

Yes, will.i.am has A.D.H.D. He has said that it helps him get creative ideas in the studio and during meetings.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. The first song on Mars

    will.i.am premiered his song ‘Reach For The Stars’ on Mars via NASA's Curiosity Rover, making it the first song to be streamed from the red planet.

  2. He studied fashion

    Before he became famous for his music, he studied at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.

  3. He has done voice acting

    He has lent his voice to the characters of Moto Moto in “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” and Pedro in “Rio.”

  4. He judged a talent show

    He has served as a judge on various music talent shows, including “The Voice U.K.,” “The Voice Australia,” and “The Voice Kids.”

  5. He loves technology

    He is very interested in technology and has had several business ventures in the area.

Why We Love will.i.am

  1. He is a pop icon

    The Black Eyed Peas is easily one of the names that come to our minds when we think of 2000s pop music. By forming the music group, he greatly influenced the music industry.

  2. He is multitalented

    You may know him from his music, but he’s proven to be not just a rapper. A skilled producer, he has worked with many famous pop stars, studied fashion, and invested in technology.

  3. He is charitable

    In 2009, he launched the i.am Angel Foundation, a charitable organization that provides scholarships, college preparation, and opportunities in STEAM education. It is especially focused on transforming his hometown of Boyle Heights.

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