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{{Short description|American rapper, singer, record producer, and entrepreneur}}
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{{Infobox person
| name             = Pharrell Williams
| image            = Pharrell Williams at The Lion King European Premiere 2019.png
| caption          = Williams in 2019
| alias            = {{flatlist|
* Pharrell
* Skateboard P
* Sk8brd
* Auto Goon
* Magnum, the Verb Lord
* Station Wagon P
}}
| birth_name       = Pharrell Lanscilo Williams<ref name="GrammyBio">{{cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/pharrell-williams|title=Artist: Pharrell Williams|work=Recording Acqdemy|date=November 23, 2020}}</ref>
| birth_date       = {{Birth date and age|1973|4|5}}
| birth_place      = [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]], U.S.
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Rapper
* singer
* songwriter
* record producer
* fashion designer
* entrepreneur
}}
| education = [[Princess Anne High School]]
| years_active      = 1992–present
| home_town         = 
| spouse            = {{marriage|Helen Lasichanh|October 12, 2013}}
| children          = 4
| relatives         = {{plainlist|
*[[Timbaland]] (cousin)<ref>{{cite web|author=Mika|title= Timbaland Reveals Pharrell is His Cousin at 'The Cruz Show'|date= February 13, 2016|url= https://theneptunes.org/2016/02/timbaland-reveals-pharrell-is-his-cousin-at-the-cruz-show/|publisher=[[The Neptunes]]|access-date=February 13, 2016}}</ref>
*[[Sebastian (rapper)|Sebastian]] (cousin)
}}
| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Pharrell Williams|Full list]]
| module            = {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See WP:WikiProject Musicians -->|embed=yes
| instrument        = {{hlist|Vocals|drums|guitar|keyboards}}
| genre             = {{flatlist|
* [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
* [[funk]]
* [[Pop music|pop]]
}}
| label             = {{flatlist|
* [[I Am Other]]
* [[Columbia Records|Columbia]]
* [[Virgin Records|Virgin]]
* [[Arista Records|Arista]]
* [[Interscope Records|Interscope]]
* [[Star Trak Entertainment|Star Trak]]
}}
| associated_acts   = <!-- Per Template:Infobox_musical_artist#associated_acts this list is for acts that the musician has been a member of, not just a guest artist. Multiple song projects are required to show important collaboration. --> {{flatlist|
* [[Child Rebel Soldier]]
* [[N.E.R.D.]]
* [[The Neptunes]]
* [[Gwen Stefani]]
* [[Jay-Z]]
* [[Justin Timberlake]]
* [[Kelis]]
* [[N.O.R.E]]
* [[Pusha T]]
* [[Robin Thicke]]
* [[Snoop Dogg]]
* [[T.I.]]
* [[Teddy Riley]]
* [[Tyler, the Creator]]
* [[Usher (musician)|Usher]]
* [[Ariana Grande]]
}}
| website           = {{URL|pharrellwilliams.com}}
}}
}}

'''Pharrell Lanscilo Williams''' ({{IPAc-en|f|ə|ˈ|ɹ|ɛ|l}}; born April 5, 1973), also known [[mononymously]] as simply '''Pharrell''', is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Alongside close colleague [[Chad Hugo]], he formed the [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] production duo [[The Neptunes]] in the early 1990s,<ref name="Sony/ATV">{{cite web|url=https://www.sonyatv.com/en/songwriters/637/pharrell-williams|title=Pharrell Williams|publisher=[[Sony/ATV Music Publishing]]|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref> with whom he has produced songs for [[The Neptunes production discography|various recording artists]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-nerd-01jun01,0,7745056.story|title=LA Times|access-date=December 11, 2011 | work=Los Angeles Times|first=Chris|last=Lee|date=June 1, 2008}}</ref> In 1999, he became lead vocalist of the band [[N.E.R.D.]], which he formed with Hugo and drummer [[Shay Haley]]. Williams has been widely referred to as one of the most influential and successful music producers of the 21st century, having had a significant impact on the sound of modern popular music.<ref>https://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/pharrell-williams/lists/the-most-influential-man-in-music/</ref><ref>https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/pharrell-williams-rick-rubin-most-awarded-producers-2000s-9605820/amp/</ref><ref>https://exclaim.ca/amparticle/pharrell_williams-the_pharrell_phenomenon</ref><ref>https://amp.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/like-the-song-these-guys-wrote-it-20040515-gdxu7b.html</ref>

Williams released his debut solo album, ''[[In My Mind (Pharrell Williams album)|In My Mind]]'', in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/149f91ef-1287-46da-9a8e-87fee02f1471|title=BBC|access-date=December 11, 2011}}</ref> In 2013, he was featured on the song "[[Blurred Lines]]" with [[Robin Thicke]] and [[T.I.]], and his song "[[Happy (Pharrell Williams song)|Happy]]" was the lead single for the [[Despicable Me 2#Music|soundtrack]] of the film ''[[Despicable Me 2]]''. In the same year, he was featured on [[Daft Punk]]'s single "[[Get Lucky (Daft Punk song)|Get Lucky]]", which won [[Grammy Award for Record of the Year|Record of the Year]] and [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance|Best Pop Duo/Group Performance]] at the [[56th Annual Grammy Awards|56th Grammy Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/videos/daft-punk-pharrell-williams-nile-rodgers-win-record-year|title=Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers Win Record Of The|date=January 26, 2014|website=GRAMMY.com|language=en|access-date=February 2, 2020}}</ref> His second album, ''[[Girl (Pharrell Williams album)|Girl]]'', was released in 2014.<ref name="second album" /><ref name="iTunes GIRL US">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/g-i-r-l/id823593445 |title=G I R L by Pharrell Williams |publisher=[[iTunes]] |access-date=February 24, 2014}}</ref>

Williams has received [[List of awards and nominations received by Pharrell Williams|numerous accolades and nominations]]. He has won 13 [[Grammy Award]]s, including three for [[Producer of the Year, Non-Classical]] (one as a member of the Neptunes). He is also a two-time [[Academy Award]] nominee: in 2014 for [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]], for "Happy" (from ''[[Despicable Me 2]]''); and in 2017 for [[Academy Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]], as a producer of ''[[Hidden Figures]]''.

==Early life==
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams<ref name="GrammyBio" /> was born in [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]], on April 5, 1973,<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p281403|pure_url=yes}}|title=Pharrell Williams – Overview|last=Kellman|first=Andy|website=[[Allmusic]]|access-date=March 5, 2009}}</ref><ref name="The Guardian">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2005/nov/06/popandrock.pharrellwilliams|title=Just Williams|last=Bainbridge|first=Luke|date=November 5, 2005|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=December 13, 2008|location=London}}</ref> the eldest of the three sons of teacher Carolyn and handyman {{sic|Pharoah|hide=yes}} Williams.<ref>{{cite web|date=October 13, 2003|title=Pharrell Williams|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|publisher=[[Time Inc.|Time]]|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20148349,00.html|access-date=November 28, 2008}}</ref><ref name=fdr1>Stated on ''[[Finding Your Roots]]'', February 16, 2021</ref> His ancestry goes back many generations in [[Virginia]] and [[North Carolina]]. One of his ancestors journeyed to [[West Africa]] in 1831, prompting other relatives to emigrate from the U.S. to [[Liberia]] in 1832.<ref>{{cite web|date=September 2014|title=Why Pharrell Almost Didn't Exist|work=Megan Smolenyak's Blog|url=http://megansmolenyak.com/pharrell/|access-date=September 8, 2014}}</ref> Williams met [[Chad Hugo]] in a seventh-grade summer band camp, where Williams played drums and Hugo played [[tenor saxophone]].<ref name="Age">{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/05/12/1084289744331.html|title=Like the song? These guys wrote it|last=Campbell|first=Melissa|date=May 15, 2004|work=[[The Age]]|publisher=[[Fairfax Media]]|access-date=May 22, 2007|location=Melbourne}}</ref> They attended [[Princess Anne High School]] where they were in the school band.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://articles.latimes.com/2004/feb/08/entertainment/ca-shiver8|title=Virginia is for hip-hop lovers|last=Shiver Jr.|first=Jube|date=February 8, 2004|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=March 5, 2009}}</ref> Williams attended [[Northwestern University]] for two years before dropping out.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/pharrell-williams-profile-happiness-is-his-truth-9463049.html?amp |title=Pharrell Williams - profile: Happiness is his truth |newspaper=[[The Independent]] |date=May 30, 2014 |access-date=April 13, 2018}}</ref>

==Career==
===1992–2004: The Neptunes and N.E.R.D.===
In the early 1990s, Williams (with Hugo, [[Timbaland]] and [[Magoo (rapper)|Magoo]]) formed a hip hop group named Surrounded by Idiots; they disbanded before making any records.<ref name="NYTimesStyle">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/08/magazine/style-the-sound.html|title=Style; The Sound|last=Frere-Jones|first=Sasha|date=February 8, 2004|work=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=March 5, 2009}}</ref> He then formed a four-piece "R&B-type" group, [[The Neptunes]], with friends [[Shay Haley]] and Mike Etheridge.<ref name="Yolk">[http://www.yolk.com/v092/chadhugo1.html]  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060508073207/http://www.yolk.com/v092/chadhugo1.html|date=May 8, 2006}}</ref> They entered a high school talent show, where they were discovered by producer [[Teddy Riley (producer)|Teddy Riley]], whose studio was next to the school.<ref name="Yolk" /> After graduating, the group signed with Riley.<ref name="Yolk" />

Williams wrote Riley's verse on [[Wreckx-N-Effect]]'s 1992 hit "[[Rump Shaker (song)|Rump Shaker]]".<ref name="NYTimesStyle"/>  As the Neptunes, Williams and Hugo produced [[Noreaga]]'s 1998 single "[[Superthug]]".<ref name="NYTimesStyle"/> The Neptunes began working with rap duo [[Clipse]] (rappers [[Pusha T]] and [[No Malice|Malice]]) in the late 1990s, and worked on Clipse's album ''[[Exclusive Audio Footage]]'', which was not released.<ref name="ExclusiveAudioFootage">{{cite web |last1=Winistorfer |first1=Andrew |title=On 'Exclusive Audio Footage,' The Long-Lost Clipse Album |url=https://magazine.vinylmeplease.com/magazine/exclusive-audio-footage/ |website=VinylMePlease |publisher=VinylMePlease |access-date=September 20, 2020 |date=April 19, 2018}}</ref>

The Neptunes produced [[Mystikal]]'s single "[[Shake Ya Ass]]" (2000), [[Jay-Z]]'s single "[[I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)]]" (2000), and [[Nelly]]'s single "[[Hot in Herre]]" (2002).<ref name="NYTimesStyle"/> They worked with singer [[Kelis]], producing her first two studio albums, ''[[Kaleidoscope (Kelis album)|Kaleidoscope]]'' (1999) and ''[[Wanderland]]'' (2001).<ref name="Kelis">{{cite magazine |last1=Saponara |first1=Michael |title=Kelis Claims The Neptunes Kept All the Profits From Her First Two Albums |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8549698/kelis-neptunes-pharrell |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=Billboard |access-date=September 19, 2020 |date=January 30, 2020}}</ref> In 2001, [[N.E.R.D.]], a band composed of Williams, Hugo and [[Shay Haley]], released their debut album ''[[In Search of... (N.E.R.D album)|In Search of...]]''.<ref name="InSearchOf">{{cite web |last1=Bierut |first1=Patrick |title='In Search Of…': N*E*R*D's 21st-Century Hip-Hop Mission Statement |url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/nerd-in-search-of-debut-album/ |website=UDiscover Music |publisher=UDiscover Music |access-date=September 20, 2020 |date=August 6, 2020}}</ref> Williams and Hugo signed Clipse to [[Arista Records]] through Williams' [[Star Trak Entertainment]] imprint in 2001.<ref name="Yale Daily News">{{cite web|url=http://www.yaledailynews.com/articles/view/19305 |title=Rap duo 'Clipse' rocks the gangsta hip-hop scene |last=Torbati |first=June |date=December 8, 2006 |work=[[Yale Daily News]] |access-date=March 21, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070212024815/http://www.yaledailynews.com/articles/view/19305 |archive-date=February 12, 2007 }}</ref> The Neptunes produced songs on singer [[Babyface (musician)|Babyface]]'s 2001 album, ''[[Face2Face (Babyface album)|Face2Face]]'', including its lead single "[[There She Goes (Babyface song)|There She Goes]]".<ref name="NYTimesStyle"/> The Neptunes produced the [[Britney Spears]]' songs "[[I'm a Slave 4 U]]" and "[[Boys (Britney Spears song)|Boys]]" for her third studio album, ''[[Britney (album)|Britney]]'' (2001).<ref name="Age"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1449404/20010928/nerd.jhtml|title=Neptunes' Pharrell Williams Rethinks R&B|work=MTV News|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref>

In 2002, Clipse released their debut album, ''[[Lord Willin']]'', with produced entirely by the Neptunes.<ref name="LordWillin">{{cite web |last1=Allah |first1=Sha Be |title=Today in Hip-Hop History: The Clipse Release Their Debut LP 'Lord Willin' 18 Years Ago |url=https://thesource.com/2020/08/20/today-in-hip-hop-history-the-clipse-release-their-debut-lp-lord-willin-18-years-ago/ |website=[[The Source]] |publisher=The Source |access-date=September 20, 2020 |date=August 20, 2020}}</ref> That year, the Neptunes produced numerous songs on [[Justin Timberlake]]'s debut album ''[[Justified (album)|Justified]]'', including the singles "[[Señorita (Justin Timberlake song)|Señorita]]", "[[Like I Love You]]" and "[[Rock Your Body]]".<ref name="NYTimesStyle"/> In 2003, the Neptunes released a compilation album, ''[[Clones (album)|Clones]]''.<ref name="Clones">{{cite web |last1=Pemberton |first1=Rollie |title=The Neptunes: Clones Album Review |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/5876-clones/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |publisher=Pitchfork |access-date=September 20, 2020 |date=August 25, 2003}}</ref> According to an unnamed August 2003 survey cited by ''[[The Age]]'', it was found the Neptunes produced almost 20% of songs played on British radio at the time; another survey in the US found they'd produced 43% of radio songs.<ref name=Age/> The Neptunes produced [[Snoop Dogg]]'s single "[[Drop It Like It's Hot]]" (2004), which also featured vocals from Williams.<ref name="Drop">{{cite web |last1=Fu |first1=Eddie |title=Knowledge Drop: How Crips Pressured Pharrell To Produce Snoop Dogg's "Drop It Like It's Hot" |url=https://genius.com/a/how-crips-pressured-pharrell-to-produce-snoop-dogg-s-drop-it-like-it-s-hot |website=[[Genius (website)|Genius]] |publisher=Genius |access-date=September 19, 2020 |date=November 16, 2019}}</ref>

===2005–09: ''In My Mind'' and collaborations ===
[[File:PHARRELL WILLIAMS by foto di matti.jpg|thumb|right|Pharrell Williams in Berlin, March 2005]]
<!-- [[File:Astronaut Leland Melvin, and Pharrell Williams present montage to Quincy Jones.jpg|right|thumb|230px|Williams and American astronaut [[Leland D. Melvin]] present a montage to record producer [[Quincy Jones]].]] -->
The Neptunes produced [[Gwen Stefani]]'s single "[[Hollaback Girl]]", which entered the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] at number 82 on the issue dated April 2, 2005,<ref>{{cite web |last=Whitmire |first=Margo |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/63581/50-cent-nets-a-fourth-top-10-hit |title=50 Cent Nets A Fourth Top 10 Hit |work=Billboard |date=March 24, 2005 |access-date=February 3, 2016}}</ref> and topped the chart within six weeks of its release.<ref>{{cite web |last=Whitmire |first=Margo |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/63105/stefani-single-ousts-50-cent-from-no-1 |title=Stefani Single Ousts 50 Cent From No. 1 |work=Billboard |date=April 28, 2005 |access-date=February 3, 2016}}</ref> In 2006, Williams released his debut solo album, ''[[In My Mind (Pharrell Williams album)|In My Mind]]''.<ref name="InMyMind">{{cite web |title=Pharrell: In My Mind |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-pharrell-williams-7998-308196 |website=[[NME]] |publisher=NME |access-date=September 19, 2020 |date=August 7, 2006}}</ref> It debuted at number 3 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="InMyMindChart">{{cite magazine |title=LeToya Powers Right To No. 1 On Billboard 200 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/57657/letoya-powers-right-to-no-1-on-billboard-200 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=Billboard |access-date=September 24, 2020 |date=August 2, 2006}}</ref> The Neptunes produced Clipse's second album, ''[[Hell Hath No Fury (Clipse album)|Hell Hath No Fury]]''.<ref name="HellHathNoFury">{{cite web |last1=Fennessey |first1=Sean |title=Clipse: Hell Hath No Fury Album Review |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9658-hell-hath-no-fury/ |website=[[Pitchfork (magazine)|Pitchfork]] |publisher=Pitchfork |access-date=September 18, 2020 |date=November 27, 2006}}</ref> The Neptunes produced several songs on Stefani's second album, ''[[The Sweet Escape]]'' (2006), including the promotional single, "[[Yummy (Gwen Stefani song)|Yummy]]", which features Williams.<ref name="TheSweetEscape">{{cite web |last1=Pytlik |first1=Mark |title=Gwen Stefani: The Sweet Escape Album Review |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/9703-the-sweet-escape/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |publisher=Pitchfok |access-date=September 24, 2020 |date=December 7, 2006}}</ref> In December 2006, Williams was announced as a performer at [[Concert for Diana]] in [[Wembley Stadium]], London on July 1, 2007.<ref name="ConcertForDiana">{{cite web |title=Concert for Diana announced |url=https://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/06/061212c.shtml |website=eFestivals |access-date=November 7, 2020 |date=December 12, 2006}}</ref> In 2007, the Neptunes produced on [[Jay-Z]]'s tenth studio album, ''[[American Gangster (album)|American Gangster]]''.<ref name="AmericanGangster">{{cite web |last1=Allah |first1=Sha Be |title=Today In Hip-Hop History: Jay-Z Dropped His 'American Gangster' Soundtrack LP 12 Years Ago |url=https://thesource.com/2019/11/06/today-in-hip-hop-history-jay-z-dropped-his-american-gangster-soundtrack-lp-12-years-ago/ |website=[[The Source]] |publisher=The Source |access-date=September 24, 2020 |date=November 6, 2019}}</ref>

Williams worked with [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] for her eleventh studio album, ''[[Hard Candy (Madonna album)|Hard Candy]]'' (2008).<ref name="HardCandy">{{cite web |title=Pharrell Williams Talks Madonna Argument During 'Hard Candy' Studio Sessions |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/05/02/pharrell-williams-madonna-argument-hard-candy_n_5252368.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFemY4ASvdywgrK9PPlAJRpMN0B-PdJHI4OHXxqrukY4Kl7DXFd3iFoaadBZQxpRw2I-D8HXtiu3Lf9X6NE4Xswj-eeCSQAhMbUWCxUdKlPYzDwEY-5PE5knkN2Qn2hCGmLOMeVB_Q66pCEzVAfo3RdwtttaDNuQQ2gMz93FZwm6 |website=[[Huffington Post]] |access-date=September 18, 2020 |date=May 2, 2014}}</ref> In June 2008, an article in ''[[NME]]'' revealed that Williams was interested in producing the next album of American rock band [[the Strokes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/pharrell-williams/37303|title=NME News Pharrell Williams: 'I want to produce The Strokes' new album' - NME.COM|date=June 13, 2008|work=NME.COM|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> Later that year, Williams worked on a remix album for [[Maroon 5]], titled ''[[Call and Response: The Remix Album]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|date=October 31, 2008|title=Pharrell, Oakenfold, Of Montreal Remix Maroon 5|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Nielsen Company|Nielsen Business Media]]|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1043620/pharrell-oakenfold-of-montreal-remix-maroon-5|access-date=November 2, 2008}}</ref> N.E.R.D. released their third studio album, ''[[Seeing Sounds]]'', in 2008.<ref name="SeeingSounds">{{cite web |last1=Cohen |first1=Ian |title=N.E.R.D.: Seeing Sounds Album Review |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/11610-seeing-sounds/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |publisher=Pitchfork |access-date=September 24, 2020 |date=June 13, 2008}}</ref>

Williams worked with [[Shakira]] on her songs "[[Did It Again (Shakira song)|Did It Again]]", "Why Wait", "Good Stuff" and "Long Time" for her sixth studio album, ''[[She Wolf (Shakira album)|She Wolf]]'' (2009).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/a181454/shakira-pharrell-taught-me-a-lot.html |title=Music – News – Shakira: 'Pharrell taught me a lot' |website=Digital Spy |date=October 10, 2009 |access-date=November 5, 2010}}</ref> The following month, Williams made a guest appearance on French rapper [[Uffie]]'s debut album, which was released in early 2010.<ref name="Busy P Blog 10/03/2009">{{cite web|url=http://busyp.coolcats.fr/2009/10/uffie-pop-the-lock-video/ |title=Busy P » UFFIE "Pop The Glock" VIDEO |date=October 8, 2009 |access-date=July 9, 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091008042722/http://busyp.coolcats.fr/2009/10/uffie-pop-the-lock-video/ |archive-date=October 8, 2009|publisher=[[Ed Banger Records]]}}</ref> The Neptunes produced numerous songs on Clipse's third album, ''[[Til the Casket Drops (Clipse album)|Til the Casket Drops]]'' (2009).<ref name="TilTheCasketDrops">{{cite web |last1=Cohen |first1=Ian |title=Clipse: Til the Casket Drops Album Review |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13767-til-the-casket-drops/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |publisher=Pitchfork |access-date=September 24, 2020 |date=December 10, 2009}}</ref>

===2010–14: ''Despicable Me'', ''Despicable Me 2'' and solo international success===
[[File:Tyler, the Creator with Pharrell Coachella2011 0350.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Pharrell Williams, [[Odd Future]] and [[Tyler, the Creator]] performing together in April 2011]]
In 2010, Williams worked on the music score for the animated film ''[[Despicable Me]]'' with composers [[Hans Zimmer]] and [[Heitor Pereira]].<ref name="Fekadu">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2010-11-04-pharrell-williams_N.htm|title=USA Today: Rapper-producer Pharrell has new CD, big plans|last=Fekadu|first=Mesfin|date=April 11, 2010|access-date=December 11, 2011}}</ref> In 2010, N.E.R.D released their fourth studio album, ''[[Nothing (N.E.R.D. album)|Nothing]]'', through Star Trak.<ref name="Nothing">{{cite web |last1=Greene |first1=Jayson |title=N.E.R.D.: Nothing Album Review |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/14825-nothing/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |publisher=Pitchfork |access-date=September 24, 2020 |date=November 5, 2010}}</ref> In late 2011, Williams worked on three tracks for [[Mike Posner]]'s second album, ''Sky High''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mike Posner: From His Mother's Basement To Here|url=http://allhiphop.com/2011/12/07/mike-posner-from-his-mothers-basement-to-here/|work=[[AllHipHop]]|access-date=February 21, 2012|first=JP|last=DelaCuesta|date=December 7, 2011}}</ref> In 2012, Williams composed and produced the music for the [[84th Academy Awards]] alongside Hans Zimmer.<ref name="84th academy awards">{{cite news| url = https://articles.latimes.com/2012/feb/24/entertainment/la-ca-oscars-music-20120224| title =  The Oscars: Hans Zimmer and Pharrell Williams know the score for the telecast – they wrote it| newspaper = Los Angeles Times| date = February 24, 2012| access-date = March 6, 2012| first=August| last=Brown}}</ref>

[[File:Pharrell Williams 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|Pharrell Williams performing at the 2014 [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival]].]]
In 2013, Williams collaborated with French electronic duo [[Daft Punk]] on the songs "[[Get Lucky (Daft Punk song)|Get Lucky]]" and "[[Lose Yourself to Dance]]", both included on Daft Punk's fourth studio album, ''[[Random Access Memories]]''.<ref name="RandomAccessMemories">{{cite web |title=Daft Punk's 'Random Access Memories' Collaborators: Pharrell Williams |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/ppq5jv/daft-punks-random-access-memories-collaborators-pharrell-williams |website=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]] |publisher=Vice |access-date=October 4, 2020 |date=April 15, 2013}}</ref> "Get Lucky" peaked at number one on the [[UK Singles Chart]] and number two on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="GetLuckyUK">{{cite magazine |last1=Sexton |first1=Paul |title=Daft Punk's 'Get Lucky' Is Year's Best-Seller in U.K., Rises To No. 1 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1560009/daft-punks-get-lucky-is-years-best-seller-in-uk-rises-to-no-1 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=October 4, 2020 |date=April 29, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Get Lucky Chart History |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/daft-punk/chart-history/hsi/ |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=Billboard |access-date=October 4, 2020}}</ref>

In 2013, Williams collaborated with [[Azealia Banks]] with the song "[[ATM Jam]]".<ref>{{cite web|last=Gore|first=Sydney|title=Azealia Banks Premieres Pharrell Williams-Assisted, 'ATM Jam': Listen|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1568853/azealia-banks-premieres-pharrell-williams-assisted-atm-jam-listen|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=July 5, 2013|date=July 3, 2013}}</ref> The song was initially intended for Banks' debut studio album, ''[[Broke with Expensive Taste]]'' (2014), but was later removed from the album after Banks blamed Williams for the song's poor commercial performance.<ref name="AzealiaBanks">{{cite web |last1=Kennedy |first1=Gerrick |title=Azealia Banks blames Pharrell for 'ATM Jam' performance |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-xpm-2013-nov-12-la-et-ms-azealia-banks-blames-pharrell-for-atm-jam-performance-20131112-story.html |website=[[Los Angeles Times]] |access-date=October 4, 2020 |date=November 12, 2013}}</ref> Williams penned three new original songs, included alongside composer [[Heitor Pereira]]'s score, for the film ''[[Despicable Me 2]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/apr/30/pharrell-williams-happy-was-originally-recorded-by-cee-lo-green|first=Sean|last=Michaels|date=April 30, 2014|work=The Guardian|access-date=October 7, 2020|title=Pharrell Williams' Happy was originally recorded by Cee Lo Green}}</ref> These were "[[Despicable Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|Just a Cloud Away]]", "[[Happy (Pharrell Williams song)|Happy]]", and "[[Despicable Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|Scream]]" (featuring [[CeeLo Green]]).<ref>{{cite web|title=Heitor Pereira / Pharrell Williams – Despicable Me 2 <nowiki>[Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]</nowiki>|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/despicable-me-2-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-mw0002543448|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=October 7, 2020|first=James Christopher|last=Monger}}</ref> His two original songs from the first film, "[[Despicable Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|Despicable Me]]" and "[[Despicable Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|Fun, Fun, Fun]]", were also reprised on the ''Despicable Me 2'' [[Despicable Me 2#Music|soundtrack]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/pharrell-williams-gets-happy-on-despicable-me-2-soundtrack-song-premiere-20130521 |title=Pharrell Williams Gets 'Happy' on 'Despicable Me 2' Soundtrack |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=May 21, 2013 |access-date=July 27, 2013}}</ref> He also participated in the drummer sessions of the [[Man of Steel (soundtrack)|soundtrack of ''Man of Steel'']] by Hans Zimmer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/man-steel-soundtrack-hans-zimmer-574491|title=Hans Zimmer Conducts 12 Drummers for the 'Man of Steel' Soundtrack (Video)|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=June 25, 2013|access-date=October 7, 2020|first=Hilary|last=Lewis}}</ref> In March 2013, [[Robin Thicke]]'s single "[[Blurred Lines]]", written and produced by Williams, was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://time.com/3378763/robin-thicke-blurred-lines-lawsuit-pharrell-drugs/|title=Robin Thicke Admits He Didn't Really Write 'Blurred Lines,' Was High in the Studio|work=Time|first=Charlotte|last=Alter|date=September 15, 2014|access-date=October 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/nov/13/blurred-lines-most-controversial-song-decade|title=Blurred Lines: the most controversial song of the decade|first=Dorian|last=Lynskey|date=November 13, 2013|access-date=October 7, 2020|work=The Guardian}}</ref> The song peaked at number one in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/robin-thicke/chart-history/hsi/|title=Robin Thicke Chart History|access-date=October 7, 2020|work=Billboard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/20130602/7501/|title=Official Singles Chart Top 100|access-date=October 7, 2020|date=June 2, 2013|publisher=The Official UK Charts Company}}</ref> In mid-2013, Williams was involved in two songs that sold a million copies in the UK: "Get Lucky" and "Blurred Lines".<ref>{{cite web|title=Blurred Lines gives Pharrell his second million seller in a month|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/blurred-lines-gives-pharrell-his-second-million-seller-in-a-month__3220/|work=OfficialCharts.com|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=August 15, 2013}}</ref>

In August 2013, [[Busta Rhymes]] talked about an unreleased "documentary album" by Williams where he talks about "inner-city strife and hardship".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/08/busta-rhymes-the-combat-jack-show-chris-lighty|title=Busta Rhymes Discusses "Scenario," A Tribe Called Quest & Chris Lighty – The Combat Jack Show Episode 3|first=Edwin|last=Ortiz|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> In November 2013, Williams released the [[first 24-hour music video]] for "Happy"; guest appearances included [[Magic Johnson]], [[Steve Carell]], [[Jimmy Kimmel]], [[Odd Future]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2013/11/22/5132856/pharrell-williams-debuts-24-hour-interactive-music-video-for-happy|title=Pharrell Williams debuts 24-hour, interactive music video for 'Happy'|work=[[The Verge]]|date=November 22, 2013|first=Amar|last=Toor|access-date=October 7, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2013/11/pharrell-releases-happy-the-the-worlds-first-24-hour-music-video/|title=Watch: Pharrell unveils "Happy", the world's first 24-hour music video|first=Alex|last=Young|date=November 21, 2013|access-date=October 7, 2020|work=[[Consequence of Sound]]}}</ref> On November 1, 2013, Williams performed with a gospel choir at [[Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church]] in [[Charleston, South Carolina]], where [[Charleston church shooting|nine black parishioners were shot and killed on June 17, 2015]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.live5news.com/story/30405799/church-goers-speak-on-impact-of-pharrell-williams-visit-at-emanuel-ame/|title=Church-goers speak on impact of Pharrell Williams' visit at Emanuel AME|publisher=[[WCSC-TV]]|first=Alexis|last=Simmons|date=November 2, 2015|access-date=October 7, 2020|location=[[Charleston, South Carolina]]}}</ref>

It was announced in December 2013 that Williams had been nominated for seven Grammy Awards, including [[Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical|Producer of the Year]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://variety.com/2013/music/news/grammy-nominations-jay-z-leads-but-timberlake-other-stars-shut-out-of-top-categories-1200927905/ | work=Variety | title=Grammy Nominations: Jay Z Leads But Timberlake, Other Stars Shut Out of Top Categories – Variety}}</ref> In the same month, Williams signed a contract with [[Columbia Records]], and announced an album set for release in 2014 that would feature "Happy".<ref name="second album">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/dec/18/pharrell-williams-solo-album|title=Pharrell Williams signs to Columbia|last=Michaels|first=Sean|date=December 18, 2013|work=[[The Guardian]]|access-date=December 22, 2013}}</ref> For "Happy", Williams was nominated for the [[Academy Award for Best Original Song]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pharrell-to-perform-at-oscars-170224/|title=Pharrell to Perform at Oscars|first=Jon|last=Blistein|work=Rolling Stone|access-date=October 7, 2020|date=February 4, 2014}}</ref> In February 2014, [[Major Lazer]] announced they would be releasing a five-track EP titled ''[[Apocalypse Soon]]'' on the 25th of that month.<ref name=apocal>{{cite web|url=https://www.contactmusic.com/major-lazer/press/major-lazer-announces-apocalypse-soon-ep-out-february-24th-2014|title=Major Lazer Announces 'Apocalypse Soon' Ep Out February 24th 2014|date=February 14, 2020|publisher=[[Contactmusic.com]]|access-date=October 7, 2020}}</ref> The EP, released via [[Mad Decent]] and [[Secretly Canadian]], features Williams and [[Sean Paul]], among others.<ref name=apocal/> The first single off the EP, which features Williams, is titled "[[Aerosol Can]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indieshuffle.com/major-lazer-aerosol-can-ft-pharrell/|title=Major Lazer – ''Apocalypse Soon'' EP|access-date=February 6, 2014}}</ref> Williams contributed a verse to [[Future (rapper)|Future]]'s February 2014 single "[[Move That Dope]]", which also featured [[Pusha T]] and Casino over production from [[Mike Will Made It]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/future-move-that-dope-feat-pharrell-pusha-t-casino-prod-by-mike-will-made-it-new-song.1814367.html |title=Future – Move That Dope Feat. Pharrell, Pusha T & Casino (Prod. By Mike WiLL Made It) &#124; Stream & Listen [New Song&#93; |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=February 6, 2014 |access-date=March 3, 2014}}</ref>

On February 18, 2014, Williams announced via Twitter that his second album, ''[[Girl (Pharrell Williams album)|Girl]]'', would be released on March 3, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/pharrell-announces-new-album-g-i-r-l-reveals-cover-and-release-date-news.9416.html |title=Pharrell Announces New Album "Girl"; Reveals Cover & Release Date |publisher=Hotnewhiphop.com |date=February 19, 2014 |access-date=March 3, 2014}}</ref>  The album was supported by a European concert tour, [[Dear Girl Tour]].<ref name=mtv>{{cite news|last=MTV|first=Lisa|title=Dear Girl Tour|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/1829269/pharrell-dear-girl-tour-europe//|publisher=MTV}}</ref> At the [[86th Academy Awards]] on March 2, 2014, Williams's song "Happy" lost to "[[Let It Go (Disney song)|Let It Go]]" from ''[[Frozen (2013 film)|Frozen]]''. Afterwards, when ''[[GQ]]'' magazine asked Williams "how badly" did he want the Oscar, he responded: "When they read the results, my face was...frozen. But then I thought about it, and I just decided just to...let it go".<ref>{{cite news|last=Baron|first=Zach|title=Pharrell Williams on Advanced Style Moves and That Oscar Snub: My Song Will "Be Here For 10 Years"|url=https://www.gq.com/entertainment/profiles/201404/pharrell-williams-oscar-snub|access-date=March 31, 2014|newspaper=GQ|date=March 2014}}</ref> At the Oscar Awards that same year, he wore a controversial outfit consisting of a tuxedo with shorts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/oscars/pharrell-wears-shorts-oscars-red-carpet-article-1.1708326 |title=Oscars 2014:Pharrell Williams wears tuxedo shorts on the red carpet |newspaper=New York Daily News |date=March 2, 2014 |access-date=July 9, 2019}}</ref> In May 2014, Williams received an Innovator Award at the [[iHeartRadio Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1818925/rihanna-wins-big-at-iheartradio-awards-see-the-winners-list/|title=Rihanna Wins Big At iHeartRadio Awards: See The Winners List|publisher=MTV|date=May 1, 2014|access-date=May 1, 2014}}</ref>

[[File:Pharrell Williams - speaking on stage - summer sonic2015.ogv|thumb|left|thumbtime=3|250px|(video) Pharrell Williams introducing a N.E.R.D section of his live performance at [[Summer Sonic Festival]] in [[Japan]], 2015]]
===2014–present: ''The Voice'', ''Something in the Water'' and other ventures===
[[File:Pharrell Williams - Global Citizen Festival Hamburg 02.jpg|thumb|Williams at the [[Global Citizen Festival]] in [[Hamburg]], July 2017.]]
In March 2014, it was announced that [[Comme des Garçons]] would be releasing a unisex fragrance with Williams, named after his album ''Girl''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/2014/03/12/pharrell-williams-comme-des-garcons-fragrance-collaboration-girl|title=Pharrell Williams Comme Des Garcons Fragrance Collaboration GIRL (Vogue.co.uk)|work=Vogue UK|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> On March 31, 2014, Williams was announced as a new coach for the [[The Voice (U.S. season 7)|seventh season]] of ''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]'', replacing [[CeeLo Green]].<ref name=respers>{{cite news|last=Respers|first=Lisa|title=Pharrell Williams joining 'The Voice'|url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/31/showbiz/tv/pharrell-williams-the-voice/|publisher=CNN|access-date=April 3, 2014|date=March 31, 2014}}</ref> In June 2014, it was announced that Williams would make a guest appearance on the docu-series ''[[Sisterhood of Hip Hop]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Corry|first=Kristin|title='Sisterhood of Hip Hop' to Debut on Oxygen This Summer|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/sisterhood-of-hip-hop-debut-oxygen-summer|work=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]|publisher=Vibe.com|date=June 9, 2014|access-date=June 14, 2014}}</ref> Williams co-composed the score for ''[[The Amazing Spider-Man 2]]'' (2014) with [[Hans Zimmer]], [[Johnny Marr]], [[Michael Einziger]] and [[David A. Stewart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/5770395/pharrell-williams-ebay-beyonce-album-scoring-spider-man|title=Pharrell Talks eBay Collab, Beyonce's Album, Scoring the 'Spider-Man' Sequel and More|work=Billboard|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marc-webb-hans-zimmer-form-652222|title=Marc Webb, Hans Zimmer Form Supergroup for 'Amazing Spider-Man 2'|first=Rebecca|last=Ford|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=October 31, 2013|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> Williams was the executive producer of Atlanta rapper [[T.I.]]'s ninth studio album, ''[[Paperwork (T.I. album)|Paperwork]]'', which was released on October 21, 2014 by [[Grand Hustle Records|Grand Hustle]] and [[Columbia Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.power1049.com/index.php/79-muzic-category/news/71-t-i-talks-working-with-executive-producer-pharrell-williams-for-his-paperwork-album|title=T.I. Talks Working With Executive Producer Pharrell Williams For His "Paperwork" Album|author=Super User|publisher=Power1049.com|access-date=February 13, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141102102804/http://www.power1049.com/index.php/79-muzic-category/news/71-t-i-talks-working-with-executive-producer-pharrell-williams-for-his-paperwork-album|archive-date=November 2, 2014}}</ref> In May 2014, Williams curated an art show named after his album, ''Girl'', at the [[Galerie Perrotin]] in Paris, France. The show included artists [[Takashi Murakami]], [[JR (artist)|JR]], [[Daniel Arsham]], and [[Marina Abramović]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/27/pharrell-curated-exhibition-paris-girl-emmanuel-perrotin-marina-abramovic|title=Art and Fashion Stars Toast a Pharrell-Curated Exhibition in Paris |work=The New York Times|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> Williams collaborated with Gwen Stefani with the song "[[Shine (Gwen Stefani song)|Shine]]" for the animated film ''[[Paddington (film)|Paddington]]'' (2014).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/hear-gwen-stefani-and-pharrells-soul-searching-shine-231776/|title=Hear Gwen Stefani and Pharrell's Soul-Searching 'Shine'|first=Ryan|last=Reed|date=December 31, 2014|access-date=October 7, 2020|work=Rolling Stone}}</ref>
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In January 2015, Williams was announced as the musical director for a 7-continent [[Live Earth]] concert on June 18, 2015, to raise awareness about and pressure governments to act on climate change.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-pharrell-williams-to-head-up-live-earth-global-climate-concert-2015-1|title=Pharrell Announces 'Live Earth' Global Climate Concert – Business Insider|date=January 21, 2015|work=Business Insider|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> On February 8, 2015, Williams made a cameo in an episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' entitled "[[Walking Big & Tall]]" where he comes to [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]] to write a new anthem for the town.<ref>{{cite journal|url= http://insidetv.ew.com/2015/01/22/pharrell-simpsons/ |title= Pharrell to guest on 'The Simpsons' – exclusive |first= Dan |last= Snierson |date= January 22, 2015 |journal= [[Entertainment Weekly]] |access-date= January 22, 2015}}</ref> Williams recorded three songs for the soundtrack to the 2015 animated film ''[[The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jan/07/nerd-pharrell-with-three-songs-the-spongebob-movie-sponge-out-of-water|title=NERD mark return with three songs for SpongeBob film soundtrack|work=The Guardian|date=January 7, 2015|access-date=October 7, 2020}}</ref> On May 18, 2015, Team Pharrell had 16-year-old [[Sawyer Fredericks]] win the [[The Voice (U.S. season 8)|eighth season]] of ''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/7-things-we-learned-about-sawyer-fredericks-backstage-at-the-voice-64095/|title=7 Things We Learned About Sawyer Fredericks Backstage at 'The Voice'|work=Rolling Stone|first=Denise|last=Quan|date=May 20, 2015|access-date=October 7, 2020}}</ref>

At the [[57th Annual Grammy Awards|2015 Grammy Awards]], Williams performed an orchestral rendition of "Happy" with Hans Zimmer and pianist [[Lang Lang]] that included a tribute to the [[Black Lives Matter]] movement,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2015/02/pharrell-performs-happy-with-hans-zimmer-at-the-grammys-watch/|title=Pharrell performs "Happy" with Hans Zimmer at the Grammys — watch|work=Consequence of Sound|first=Sasha|last=Geffen|date=February 8, 2015|access-date=October 7, 2020}}</ref> inspired by [[Killing of Eric Garner|Eric Garner's death]] and the [[Ferguson unrest]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://time.com/3618295/eric-garner-ferguson-hands-up-dont-shoot/|title=How 'Hands Up, Don't Shoot' Could Start a Real Revolution|first=Landon|last=Jones|date=December 4, 2014|work=Time|access-date=October 7, 2020}}</ref> In 2015, a unanimous jury determined that "[[Blurred Lines]]", which Williams co-wrote and produced, was an infringement of the 1977 [[Marvin Gaye]] song "[[Got to Give It Up]]".<ref name="usatoday1">{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/03/10/blurred-lines-trial-verdict/24492431/ |title='Blurred Lines' jury finds for Marvin Gaye |publisher=Usatoday.com |access-date=March 12, 2015}}</ref>  The jury awarded the Gaye family $7.4 million in damages for the copyright infringement based on profits generated.<ref name="usatoday1" /> In October 2015, the [[Tisch School of the Arts]] at [[New York University]] named Williams as their [[artist-in-residence]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Daley |first=Megan |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/19/nyu-pharrell-wiliams-artist-residence |title=Pharrell Williams: NYU Tisch School of the Arts artist in residence |website=EW.com |date=September 23, 2015 |access-date=July 9, 2016}}</ref> He gave the 2017 commencement address at the university and received an honorary [[Doctor of Fine Arts]] degree on May 17, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nyu.edu/content/nyu/en/about/news-publications/news/2017/march/pharrell-williams--the-musician--songwriter--and-producer---to-s|title=Pharrell Williams, the Musician, Songwriter, and Producer, to Speak at NYU's Commencement|last=Communications|first=NYU Web|access-date=December 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>[https://www.nyu.edu/alumni/news-publications/nyu-connect-newsletter/may-2017/commencement-2017-a-grads-perspective.html Commencement 2017: A Grad's Perspective website of NYU]</ref> In 2018, Williams worked with [[Ariana Grande]] for her fourth studio album, [[Sweetener (album)|''Sweetener'']] (2018).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/ariana-grande-sweetener-album-review-1202908604/|title=Album Review: Ariana Grande's 'Sweetener'|date=August 17, 2018|access-date=October 7, 2020|work=Variety|first=Chris|last=Willman}}</ref> He produced several songs on the album, and is featured on the song "Blazed".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/ariana-grande-blazed-ft-pharrell/|title=Ariana Grande "Blazed" <nowiki>[ft. Pharrell]</nowiki>|date=August 17, 2018|access-date=October 7, 2020|work=Pitchfork|first=Sheldon|last=Pearce}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/08/17/ariana-grande-full-album-credits|title=Here are the full album credits for Ariana Grande's Sweetener|work=[[The Fader]]|first=Wandera|last=Hussein|date=August 17, 2018|access-date=October 7, 2020}}</ref>

In March 2019, Williams and the city of [[Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach]] announced the launch of a three-day music and cultural festival titled ''Something in the Water'', to be held during College Beach Weekend, April 26–28, on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.somethinginthewater.com/|title=Something in the Water - Virginia Beach - April 26 - 28 2019|website=Something in the Water - Virginia Beach - April 26–28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.frontgatetickets.com/2019/03/04/pharrell-reveals-something-in-the-water/|title=PHARRELL REVEALS SOMETHING IN THE WATER|date=March 4, 2019|website=Front Gate Tickets}}</ref> The festival lineup included [[Travis Scott]], [[Migos]], [[Janelle Monáe]], [[SZA (singer)|SZA]], [[Rosalía (singer)|Rosalia]], [[Anderson Paak]], [[Jhene Aiko]], [[Mac DeMarco]], [[Maggie Rogers]], [[Lil Uzi Vert]], [[Missy Elliott]], [[Pusha T]], [[Dave Matthews Band]] and [[DRAM]].<ref name="WaterFestival">{{cite web |last1=Bloom |first1=Madison |last2=Strauss |first2=Matthew |title=Pharrell Reveals Something in the Water Festival 2019 Lineup: Travis Scott, Pusha-T, and More |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/pharrell-reveals-something-in-the-water-festival-2019-lineup-travis-scott-pusha-t-and-more/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |publisher=Pitchfork |access-date=November 7, 2020 |date=March 4, 2019}}</ref> The first day of the festival was cancelled due to severe storms.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Aniftos |first1=Rania |title=Pharrell Williams Cancels First Day of Something in the Water Music Festival Due to Severe Storms |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8508982/pharrell-williams-cancels-first-day-something-in-the-water-music-festival/ |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=Billboard |access-date=November 7, 2020 |date=April 26, 2019}}</ref> The "Pharrell and Friends" set that closed the festival's second day, featured Williams and a lineup of guests, including [[Jay-Z]], [[Sean Combs|Diddy]], [[Busta Rhymes]], [[Usher (musician)|Usher]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Missy Elliott]], [[Timbaland]], [[Charlie Wilson (singer)|Charlie Wilson]] and [[Tyler, the Creator]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pharrell-jay-z-snoop-diddy-something-in-the-water-concert-828250/|title=Pharrell Brought Out Every Rapper Ever for His Something in the Water Set|last1=Newman|first1=Jason|date=April 28, 2019|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=June 12, 2019}}</ref>  The festival's final day featured [[Trey Songz]], [[Chris Brown]], [[Lil Duval]] and members of [[SWV]] and [[Blackstreet]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://respect-mag.com/2019/04/something-in-the-water-festival-recap-pharrell-gives-virginia-something-to-be-proud-of/|title=Something in the Water Festival Recap: Pharrell Gives Virginia Something to Be Proud Of|website=Respect-mag.com|date=April 30, 2019|access-date=August 28, 2020}}</ref> Williams produced five songs for [[Walt Disney Pictures]]'s ''[[The Lion King (2019 film)|The Lion King]]'' (2019), marking his third collaboration with composer [[Hans Zimmer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/the-lion-king-soundtrack-details-new-song|title='The Lion King' Soundtrack Details Revealed; Includes New Elton John Song|first=Adam|last=Chitwood|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|date=June 24, 2019|access-date=June 24, 2019}}</ref> In October 2019, Williams stated that he now regrets being associated with the 2013 song "[[Blurred Lines]]", which received intense backlash for its apparent sexist themes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/pharrell-williams-blurred-lines-chauvinist-culture/|title=Pharrell Williams claims 'Blurred Lines' taught him about 'chauvinist culture'
|date=October 15, 2019|access-date=October 18, 2019|publisher=The Brag|website=Tone Deaf}}</ref>

==Influences==
In the past, Williams has stated that he does not have any direct musical influences,<ref name="VH1">{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1538022/story.jhtml|title=Pharrell Williams, Accidental Crooner|last=Kondo|first=Toshitaka|work=[[VH1]]|access-date=July 6, 2009}}</ref> but he has expressed his admiration for several musicians, including [[Michael Jackson]], [[J Dilla]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Donny Hathaway]], [[Marvin Gaye]], [[Rakim]], and [[Q-Tip (musician)|Q-Tip]].<ref name="VH1"/><ref name="Rolling Stone">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/8798649/qa_pharrell_williams|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220013122/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/8798649/qa_pharrell_williams|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 20, 2008|title=Q&A: Pharrell Williams|last=Scaggs|first=Austin|date=November 17, 2005|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media]]|access-date=July 6, 2009}}</ref> Williams explained that [[A Tribe Called Quest]]'s debut album, ''[[People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm]]'' (1990), caused a "turning point" in his life, which "made him see that music was art".<ref name="Rolling Stone"/>

==Business ventures==
In 2005, Williams partnered with Japanese fashion icon [[Nigo]] to create the streetwear brands [[Billionaire Boys Club (clothing retailer)|Billionaire Boys Club]] and [[Billionaire Boys Club (clothing retailer)|Ice Cream]] footwear.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Pharrell-buys-back-billionaire-boys-club-ice-cream-brands-from-iconix,619467.html|title=Pharrell buys back Billionaire Boys Club & Ice Cream brands from Iconix|date=January 21, 2016|access-date=October 7, 2020|publisher=FashionNetwork.com}}</ref> In 2008, Williams co-designed a series of eyewear and jewelry for [[Louis Vuitton]].<ref name="touchstone">{{cite news|url=http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25111550-5013575,00.html|title=Hip-hop's glittering touchstone|date=February 27, 2009|work=[[The Australian]]|publisher=[[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]]|access-date=March 11, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304144009/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25111550-5013575,00.html|archive-date=March 4, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=November 2020}} In 2009, Williams unveiled a collaborative sculpture with [[Takashi Murakami]] at [[Art Basel]], which spoke to the metaphor of value.<ref name="Interview with Pharrell Williams Art 40 Basel 2009">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsKrADTeEuE|title=Interview with Pharrell Williams at Art Basel 2009|date=June 11, 2009|work=YouTube|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=November 2020}} In May 2011, it was announced that Williams would serve as creative director of [[KarmaloopTV]] alongside founder and CEO [[Greg Selkoe]] and former [[AMC (TV channel)|AMC]] president Katie McEnroe.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/pharrell-williams-named-creative-director-186878 |title=Pharrell Williams Named Creative Director at Karmaloop TV |magazine=The Hollywood Reporter |date= May 9, 2011|access-date=March 28, 2012}}</ref>

In May 2012, Williams launched the social media venture [[I Am Other]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.15154/title.pharrell-williams-launches-social-media-venture-i-am-other|title=Pharrell Williams Launches Social Media Venture "I Am Other"|date=May 15, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2020|first=Steven|last=Horowitz|work=[[HipHopDX]]}}</ref> In August 2013, Williams created a line of sunglasses for fashion brand [[Moncler]] called "Moncler Lunettes".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/08/30/first-look-pharrell-x-moncler-lunettes-sunglasses-collection/|title=First Look: Pharrell x Moncler Lunettes Sunglasses Collection|work=Highsnobiety|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> In 2014, Williams entered a long-term partnership with [[Adidas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/intimates-activewear/pharrell-williams-to-collaborate-with-adidas-7618802?module=hp-markets/|title=Pharrell to Collaborate With Adidas|author=David Yi|work=WWD|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=November 2020}} His Adidas NMD "Human Race" collection was released on July 23, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/pharrells-human-race-adidas-nmd-will-release-this-weekend-news.22927.html? |title=Adidas NMD "Human Race" collection to be released on July 23, 2016 |last=Rooney |first=Kyle |website=Hotnewhiphop.com|date=July 18, 2016 |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref> In February 2014, Williams announced a collaboration between [[G-Star Raw]] and his textile company Bionic Yarn called "RAW for the Oceans," a collection of denim made from recycled plastic that is found in the ocean. The project was presented at the [[American Museum of Natural History]] in New York City.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/fashion/pharrell-williams-g-star-launch-eco-friendly-denim-line-article-1.1608290|title=Pharrell Williams, G-Star to launch eco-friendly denim line|work=NY Daily News|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=November 2020}}

In 2014, Williams appeared on a cover designed by French artist [[Grégoire Guillemin]] of New York-based men fashion magazine Adon, covering the collaboration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adonmagazine.com/editorials/adon-magazine-issue-10-nyfw-september-2014-issue-featuring-pharrell-williams|title=Adon Magazine, August 2014 issue|publisher=adonmagazine.com|access-date=August 1, 2014}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=November 2020}} Williams released a collection for retail giant [[Uniqlo]] in April 2014 entitled "i am OTHER". It was created with Nigo, creative director of UT, the company's T-shirt division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2014/04/02/pharrell-williams-collection-for-uniqlo-t-shirt-collaboration|title=Pharrell Williams Collection For Uniqlo T-shirt Collaboration (Vogue.co.uk)|work=Vogue UK|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> In 2014, Williams worked on art with [[Emmanuel Perrotin]] and a French manufacturer, Domeau & Pérès.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.fr/vogue-hommes/culture/diaporama/pharrell-williams-g-i-r-l-exhibition-at-galerie-perrotin/14840|title=Pharrell Williams' G I R L exhibition at Galerie Perrotin|first=Hugo|last=Compain|translator=Granger, Isabelle|date=May 22, 2014|access-date=October 7, 2020|work=Vogue}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://styleofsport.com/tag/domeau-peres/#|title=Pharrell on Wheels|date=March 25, 2014|access-date=October 7, 2020|publisher=Style of Sport}}</ref> In June 2014, artist collective Rizzoli published a book by [[FriendsWithYou]], ''We Are Friends With You'', that featured contributions from Williams, [[Alejandro Jodorowsky]], and [[Peter Doroshenko]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rizzoliusa.com/book.php?isbn=9780847842377|title=We Are FriendsWithYou Written by FriendsWithYou, Contribution by Pharrell Williams and Alejandro Jodorowsky, Introduction by Peter Doroshenko – Rizzoli New York – Rizzoli New York|publisher=Rizzoliusa.com|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> Williams was the [[Executive producer#Motion pictures|executive producer]] of the 2015 [[Crime film|crime]] [[comedy-drama]] film ''[[Dope (2015 film)|Dope]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://atlantablackstar.com/2015/05/19/dope-goes-international/ |title=Rick Famuyiwa Rides High with Critically Acclaimed 'Dope' |publisher=Atlanta Blackstar |date=May 19, 2015 |access-date=April 7, 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626134209/https://atlantablackstar.com/2015/05/19/dope-goes-international/ |archive-date=June 26, 2015 }}</ref>

Williams founded a non-profit organization called "From One Hand To AnOTHER" (FOHTA).{{when|date=November 2020}} In 2017, Williams designed a [[euro|€]]1,000 sneaker in collaboration with [[Chanel]] and Adidas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wwd.com/fashion-news/street-style/chanel-pharrell-williams-adidas-sneaker-justin-timberlake-11055165/|title=Chanel and Pharrell Williams Drop World's Most Exclusive Sneakers|last=Diderich|first=Joelle|date=November 22, 2017|work=WWD|access-date=November 23, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> Verizon partnered with Williams on April 26, 2019, to launch a tech-fused music curriculum in a nationwide Verizon Foundation Learning schools. The education organization under Verizon Foundation works toward providing free technology, internet access, technology-focused curriculum to under-resourced middle schools.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8508857/pharrell-williams-partners-verizon-music-education-program|title=Pharrell Williams Partners With Verizon for Music Education Program: Exclusive|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 27, 2019}}</ref> In November 2020, Williams launched Humanrace, a [[skin care]] brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=allure.com/story/pharrell-humanrace-skin-care-line-details|title=Pharrell Is Launching a Skin-Care Line Called Humanrace, and We Tried It First|first=Brennan|last=Kilbane|date=November 25, 2020|work=Allure}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/pharrell-beauty-secrets-ageless-humanrace-skin-care|title=Watch Pharrell Do His Morning Skin-Care Routine|work=Vogue|first=Lauren|last=Valenti|date=November 23, 2020}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Williams married his longtime partner, model and fashion designer Helen Lasichanh, on October 12, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/pharrell-williams-marries-helen-lasichanh-jay-z-and-justin-timberlake-attend-all-the-details-20131210|title=Pharrell Williams Marries Helen Lasichanh, Usher and Busta Rhymes Perform: All the Details! |work=Us Weekly|date=October 12, 2013 |access-date=October 12, 2013|first=Stephanie|last=Webber}}</ref> The couple have four children together: son Rocket (born in 2008) and triplets (born in January 2017).<ref name=biography.com>{{cite web| url= http://www.biography.com/people/pharrell-williams| title=Pharrell Williams Biography: Music Producer, Musician, Singer (1973–)| publisher=[[Biography.com]] ([[FYI (TV network)|FYI]] / [[A&E Networks]]) | access-date= January 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/825751/pharrell-williams-and-helen-lasichanh-welcome-triplets/|title=Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh Welcome Triplets|website=Eonline.com}}</ref> The ''[[Despicable Me]]'' song "[[Despicable Me: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|Rocket's Theme]]" was written in honor of their son Rocket.<ref>{{cite web|author=imageplaybuttons |url=http://cluemagazine.wordpress.com/tag/pharrell-williams/ |title=Pharrell Williams &#124; Clue Mag |publisher=Cluemagazine.wordpress.com |date=April 5, 2012 |access-date=July 27, 2013}}</ref>

In 2005, Williams was voted "Best Dressed Man in the World" by ''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1507427/20050811/williams_pharrell.jhtml|title=Pharrell Is The World's Best-Dressed Man (According To Esquire, Anyway)|work=MTV News|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> He is a fan of the science fiction series ''[[Star Trek]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=%2Farts%2F2004%2F06%2F07%2Fbmpharr07.xml |title=The nerd who inherited the earth |access-date=May 19, 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311094953/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=%2Farts%2F2004%2F06%2F07%2Fbmpharr07.xml |archive-date=March 11, 2007 }}. Retrieved on May 22, 2007.</ref> as indicated by his consistent use of the [[Vulcan salute]] to signify his label name, [[Star Trak]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=2003|title=Maxim|publisher=Blender.com|access-date=February 13, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216121343/http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=2003|archive-date=December 16, 2008}}</ref> Williams is a skateboarder and has a [[half-pipe]] inside his home.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.askmen.com/toys/interview_200/210_pharrell_interview.html|title=13 Questions With Pharrell|author=AskMen Editors|work=AskMen|access-date=February 13, 2015}}</ref> In 2011, Williams announced that he is building a $35 million after-school center in his home town, [[Virginia Beach]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Forgenie |first1=Cacy |title=No Kidding! Pharrell Building $35 Million After School Center For Kids (PHOTO) |url=https://globalgrind.com/1707019/pharrell-williams-after-school-center-kids-virginia-photos/ |website=Global Grind |access-date=November 8, 2020 |date=July 7, 2011}}</ref> In 2015, Williams bought a house in the [[Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles|Laurel Canyon]] neighborhood of [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2015/05/30/inside-pharrells-7-million-los-angeles-home/ |title=Inside Pharrell's $7 Million Los Angeles Home |publisher=BallerStatus.com |date=May 30, 2015}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=January 2020}} In 2019, Williams offered internships to 144 students at Promise Academy in [[Harlem]], [[New York City]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maxouris |first=Christina  |date=July 3, 2019 |title=Pharrell Williams just offered internships to 114 Harlem high school grads |url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/03/us/pharrell-williams-harlem-promise-academy-internships-trnd/index.html |publisher=[[CNN]] |access-date=July 20, 2019}}</ref>

On March 26, 2021, Williams' cousin Donovan Lynch was shot and killed by an officer from the [[Virginia Beach Police Department]] after "brandishing a handgun" following three shootings in the area. Williams has called for a federal investigation into the incident.<ref>{{Cite news|date=April 7, 2021|title=Pharrell Williams calls for investigation after cousin shot dead by police|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-56594434|access-date=April 11, 2021}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{Main|Pharrell Williams discography|Pharrell Williams production discography|}}

===Solo albums===
* ''[[In My Mind (Pharrell Williams album)|In My Mind]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Girl (Pharrell Williams album)|Girl]]'' (2014)

===Collaboration albums===
;With N.E.R.D
* ''[[In Search of... (N.E.R.D album)|In Search Of...]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Fly or Die]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Seeing Sounds]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Nothing (N.E.R.D album)|Nothing]]'' (2010)
* ''[[No One Ever Really Dies]]'' (2017)

;With The Neptunes
* ''[[Clones (album)|The Neptunes Present...Clones]]'' (2003)

==Filmography==
* ''[[Despicable Me]]'' (2010) – Composer
* ''[[Despicable Me 2]]'' (2013) – Composer
* ''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]'' (2014–16) – Himself
* ''[[The Simpsons]]'' (2015) - Himself (episode "Walking Big & Tall)"
* ''[[Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping]]'' (2016) – Himself
* ''[[Hidden Figures]]'' (2016) – Producer, composer
* ''[[Despicable Me 3]]'' (2017) – Composer
* ''[[The Grinch (film)|The Grinch]]'' (2018) – Narrator
* ''[[Black Is King]]'' (2020) – Special appearance
* ''[[North Hollywood (film)|North Hollywood]]'' (2020)
* ''[[A Man Named Scott]]'' (2021) - Himself

==Tours==
*[[Dear Girl Tour]] (2014)

==Videography==
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|2015
|''Freedom''
|[[Paul Hunter (director)|Paul Hunter]]
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== Awards ==
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Pharrell Williams}}

== See also ==
* [[Pharrell Williams v. Bridgeport Music]]
* [[List of people with synesthesia]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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* {{official website|http://www.pharrellwilliams.com/}}
* {{IMDb name|1214289}}

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