Pharrell Williams
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Pharrell Williams
Summary
Pharrell Williams is a human[1]. His place of birth was Virginia Beach[2]. He was born on April 5, 1973[3]. He worked as a musician[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], rapper[7], and record producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (411 views/month, #2,866 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Pharrell Williams's place of birth was Virginia Beach[2].
- Pharrell Williams was born on April 5, 1973[3].
- Among Pharrell Williams's spouses was Helen Lasichanh[10].
- Pharrell Williams held citizenship in United States[11].
- English was Pharrell Williams's native language[12].
- Pharrell Williams is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
- Pharrell Williams worked as a musician[4].
- Pharrell Williams worked as a singer[5].
- Pharrell Williams worked as a songwriter[6].
- Pharrell Williams worked as a rapper[7].
- Pharrell Williams worked as a record producer[8].
- Pharrell Williams's professions included fashion designer[14].
- Pharrell Williams was employed by Louis Vuitton[15].
- Pharrell Williams's education included a stint at Northwestern University[16].
- Pharrell Williams was educated at Northwestern University[17].
- Pharrell Williams received the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance[18].
- Pharrell Williams received the Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album[19].
- Pharrell Williams received the Grammy Award for Best Music Video[20].
- Pharrell Williams received the Officer of Arts and Letters[21].
- Pharrell Williams received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
- Pharrell Williams received the honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[23].
- Pharrell Williams was a member of The Neptunes[24].
- Pharrell Williams was a member of N.E.R.D.[25].
- Pharrell Williams was a member of Child Rebel Soldier[26].
- Pharrell Williams's religion is recorded as Pentecostalism[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1973-04-05[30]
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Genre(s): contemporary r&b, hip hop, pop, pop rap, pop soul, r&b, soul[31]
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Community tags: contemporary r&b, contemporary rap, hip hop, pop, pop rap, pop soul, producer tag - pharrell, r&b, soul[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 149f91ef-1287-46da-9a8e-87fee02f1471[33]
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Origins and Family
Pharrell Williams was born in Virginia Beach[2]. He was born on April 5, 1973[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13]. English was his native language[12].
Education
Educated at Northwestern University[16], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1851[36], headquartered in Evanston[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include musician[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], rapper[7], record producer[8], and fashion designer[14]. Pharrell Williams was employed by Louis Vuitton[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance[18], a music award[38], in United States[39], founded in 2012[40]; Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album[19], a Grammy Awards[41], in United States[42], founded in 2013[43]; Grammy Award for Best Music Video[20], a class of award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1984[46]; Officer of Arts and Letters[21], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[49], in United States[50]; and honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[23], an award[51], in United States[52].
Personal Life
Among Pharrell Williams's spouses was Helen Lasichanh[10]. His religion is recorded as Pentecostalism[27].
Why It Matters
Pharrell Williams ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (411 views/month, #2,866 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Tyler, the Creator[55], a rapper[56], b. 1991[57], of United States[58], awarded the Apple Music's Artist of the Year[59] and SG Lewis[60], a DJ producer[61], b. 1994[62], of United Kingdom[63], specialised in music industry[64].
FAQs
Where was Pharrell Williams born?
Pharrell Williams's place of birth was Virginia Beach[2].
Who was Pharrell Williams married to?
Pharrell Williams's spouses include Helen Lasichanh[10].
What did Pharrell Williams do for work?
Pharrell Williams worked as musician[4], singer[5], songwriter[6], rapper[7], and record producer[8].
Where did Pharrell Williams go to school?
Pharrell Williams was educated at Northwestern University[16] and Northwestern University[17].
What awards did Pharrell Williams receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance[18], Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album[19], Grammy Award for Best Music Video[20], and Officer of Arts and Letters[21].
Who did Pharrell Williams influence?
Pharrell Williams has been cited as an influence by Tyler, the Creator[55] and SG Lewis[60].