How much is Pharrell Williams net worth?
| Net Worth: | $150 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth: | April 5, 1973 Age (47 Years) |
| Residence: | Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S |
| Occupation: | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur |
| Updated: | 2024 |
Introduction
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams is a well-known American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. Initially, he collaborated with Chad Hugo created an R&B and hip hop production duo the Neptunes.
In 1999, he became a lead vocalist of musical band NERD and also owned a multimedia collective where he served as an umbrella for his endeavors.
As of 2022, Pharrell Williams net worth is approximately $150 million.
Early life
Pharrell Williams was born on April 5, 1973, in Virginia, beach, Virginia to Carolyn, a teacher, and Pharaoh Williams, a handyman.
Williams and Chad Hugo met at school at the seventh-grade summer band camp where Hugo played tenor saxophone, and Williams played drum and keyboards.
Their duo also joined the marching band together, where Hugo was a drum major, and Williams used to play the snare drum.
They both attended Anne High School, where he also got the nickname Skateboard. Later, he went to northwestern university.
In 1990, Williams and Hugo and William created an R&B group, the Neptunes along with Mike Etheridge and Shay Haley.
During a school talent show, they noticed Teddy Riley, and after their graduation, they signed a group deal with Riley.
Personal life
Williams married a model, a fashion designer, and his long-time girlfriend Helen Lasichanh in 2013. The couple welcomed a son, Rocket in 2008. In 2017, Helen gave birth to triplets.
Williams is also considered as one of the style icons. Esquire voted him as the best-dressed man in the world.
He owned a house in Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles.
Career
After all the initial phase struggle, he started gaining recognition and attention globally. Williams started working on his solo career and released his first solo album titled In My Mind.
William and Hugo signed Artisa Records in 1993. One year later, he established himself as a production manager of the Neptunes. He kept producing and releasing tracks and albums under the Neptunes, including Lookin At Me, and Superthug which gained widespread attention and ranked at number 6 on Billboard charts.
The Neptunes became famous and earned critical appraisal. Williams collaborated with several artists to upgrade the band, including Kanye West, Calvin Harris, Janelle Monae, Beyonce, Jayz, Snoop Dog, Britney Spears, and others.
Later, he joined another band named NERD, which rose him to another level of popularity. Since releasing albums, Williams gained immense attention and fame after releasing his best selling single from Despicable Me titled Happy, which has sold around 14 million copies worldwide.
Pharrell Williams net worth is estimated to be around $150 million, as of 2022. This net worth ranked him at the top in the list of most successful and richest rappers in the world. His net worth is likely to increase in the same way in the future.
Achievements
Pharrell Williams has created magic through his unique rapping style, received 200 nominations, and won 57 awards.
He won 13 Grammy awards and 48 nominations, six Billboard Music Awards, four BET Awards, Five Soul Train Music Awards, BRIT Award, and an MTV Video Music Award.
Summary
Pharrell Williams is one of the richest rappers in the world. His utmost dedication and passion towards his career gained him worldwide recognition and fame.
As of 2022, Pharrell Williams net worth is around $150 million.
