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Pharrell Williams: From Producing Hits to Designing Fashion

Pharrell Williams, a successful recording artist, producer, musician, and fashion designer, has a net worth of $250 million. He began his career in the early 90s producing with his longtime friend, Chad Hugo. Over the next ten years, they established themselves as a prolific and successful production duo, known as The Neptunes. By the early 2000s, they won multiple awards and produced a staggering number of hits, comprising 43 percent of the songs played on the radio in the United States.

In addition to producing hit tracks, Pharrell released multiple solo albums and tours with his band, N.E.R.D. He also composes soundtracks for various films and television shows, including “Despicable Me,” “Chelsea Lately,” and the 84th Academy Awards. When he is not producing, writing, or performing, the tireless artist also runs a clothing line, designs furniture, oversees a teen-oriented entertainment website, and serves as the Creative Director for KarmaloopTV, an online original content channel.

Pharrell Williams’ Background

Pharrell Williams was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1973. He attended Princess Anne High School and played the snare drum in the marching band. After two years at Northwestern University, he dropped out. Williams and childhood friend Chad Hugo formed the production company The Neptunes, which promoted the work of pop, hip-hop, and R&B artists. The duo also formed a four-piece R&B group of the same name. They were discovered by Teddy Riley and signed with his studios after graduation.

Pharrell Williams’ Early Career

Pharrell Williams helped produce and wrote a verse for Wreckx-N-Effects’ 1992 hit “Rump Shaker”. He also performed a rap solo on SWV’s “Right Here” (UK Remix) that same year. Williams and Chad Hugo met Clipse in Virginia Beach and they signed with Arista Records. They assistant-produced Blackstreet’s “Tonight’s the Night” and dabbled with producing until they gained worldwide attention in 1998 with N.O.R.E’s “SuperThug”, which reached number 36 on the Billboard chart.

The Neptunes’ Successful Journey in Music Production

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo formed The Neptunes and produced Jay-Z’s hit song “I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)” in 2000, which led to their collaboration with Britney Spears on “I’m a Slave 4 U.” The band released their first album as N.E.R.D., “In Search Of…” in the same year and produced Nelly’s chart-topping single “Hot in Herre” in 2002. Their first studio album, “The Neptunes Present…Clones” was released in 2003, followed by “Fly or Die” in 2004.

Pharrell Williams received two Grammy Awards in 2004 for his collaboration with Justin Timberlake on “Justified” and was featured on Snoop Dogg’s No. 1 Billboard hit “Drop It Like It’s Hot.” The Neptunes also produced Gwen Stefani’s first solo hit “Hollaback Girl” which reached No. 1 in the U.S.

Pharrell Williams’ Career Highlights

Pharrell Williams launched his solo career in 2003, releasing his debut single “Frontin'” and debut album “In My Mind” in 2006. He continued to produce for other artists, including Beyonce, Britney Spears, and Madonna, while also winning multiple Grammys for his own work.

In 2010, Williams composed the soundtrack for the movie “Despicable Me” and collaborated with Adam Lambert in 2011. In 2014, he released his second album “Girl,” which reached #1 on the US R&B chart and produced the hit single “Happy.”

Williams also produced hit singles for Robin Thicke, Daft Punk, and Ed Sheeran, and replaced CeeLo Green as a coach on “The Voice” in 2014. He teamed up with Al Gore in 2015 to create a global concert to raise awareness on climate change and launched the Something in the Water festival in 2019.

Williams continues to be active in the music industry and has many new projects in the works.

Pharrell Williams’ Net Worth Over the Years

In 2007, Pharrell Williams’ net worth was $17 million. The following year, it increased to $20 million, but in 2009 it decreased to $16 million. By 2010, his net worth had dropped to $13 million and continued to decrease in 2011 to $10 million and in 2012 to $7 million. However, in 2013, his net worth increased to $9 million and in 2014 it skyrocketed to $22 million. The following year, in 2015, his net worth continued to increase to $32 million. In 2016 and 2017, his net worth remained at $20 million, but in 2018 it decreased to $18 million. Finally, in 2019, Pharrell Williams’ net worth reached $25 million, bringing his total net worth over the years to $229 million.

Pharrell Williams’ Entrepreneurial Ventures

Pharrell Williams, a renowned musician, has ventured into various entrepreneurial ventures. In 2008, he co-designed glasses and jewelry for Louis Vuitton, and in 2009, collaborated with Takashi Murakami on a sculpture at Art Basel. Williams launched I am OTHER, a multimedia creative collective and record label, in May 2012, which has a YouTube channel and apparel lines. He has also founded two clothing lines, Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Footwear, with flagship stores in New York City and Tokyo, respectively.

In 2013, Williams created a line of sunglasses for Moncler and served as the executive producer for the 2015 film “Dope.” He entered a partnership with Adidas in 2016 and released his “human race” collection. Williams is the founder of From One Hand to Another (FOHTA), a non-profit organization that aims to empower underserved children by providing access to new technology, media, and art. He also collaborated with Chanel and Adidas on a €1,000 sneaker in 2017 and partnered with Verizon in April 2019 to launch a music curriculum in a nationwide campaign for Verizon Foundation Learning schools.

Pharrell Williams’ Philanthropy

Pharrell Williams, an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, has been involved in various philanthropic efforts. He built a $35 million dollar afterschool center in Virginia Beach, his hometown, and offered internships to 114 Harlem High School students who were all accepted to college. The purpose of Pharrell’s donation was to help students become the next leaders who will enact real change.

Williams married Helen Lasichanh in 2013, and they have four children, including triplets born in 2017. He wrote the “Despicable Me” song, “Rocket’s Theme,” for his son, Rocket Williams.

Williams has expressed regret for his involvement with Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” which has been criticized for its controversial lyrics that are believed to refer to sexual assault.

Pharrell’s Real Estate Holdings

In 2001, Pharrell purchased a 9,000 square-foot waterfront home in Virginia Beach, Virginia for $1.85 million.

Pharrell sold his Miami Beach penthouse apartment for $8.5 million in 2007 and upgraded to a triplex penthouse in Miami for $12.5 million. He listed the penthouse for sale in 2012 for just under $17 million and ultimately sold it for $9.35 million in 2015.

In 2015, Pharrell bought a 17,000 square-foot home in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles for $15.6 million. He listed the property for sale in March 2020 for $17 million.

In April 2020, Pharrell purchased a 17,000 square-foot mansion on a 3.5-acre waterfront property in Coral Gables, Florida for $30 million. The property was previously listed for $45 million.