The father of Donovon Lynch, who was shot and killed by a police officer earlier this year is suing the city of Virginia Beach and the officer in a wrongful death suit. 25-year-old Lynch, the cousin of Pharrell Williams, was killed at the city’s Oceanfront area. The suit filed in …
Read More »Pharrell Williams To Open Private Schools For Low-Income Families In Virginia
Super producer Pharrell Williams and his non-profit YELLOW are working to develop small private schools for low-income students in his home state of Virginia. The Virginian Pilot reports that the first school is set to open in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk this fall. The school is named Yellowhab, named after Williams’ non-profit and combining …
Read More »Pharrell Says If Need Be, He Will Choose His Freedom Over Being Tough : “I Am Snitching!”
During the recent episode of Drink Champs, singer and producer Pharrell Williams revealed that he would snitch if it came down to his freedom or giving someone up. “Literally, I’m not a tough guy, I’m staying my ass inside, and the f*cking FBI is on speed dial, bro. I’m not …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Launches “Black Ambition” Initiative for Black & Latinx Entrepreneurs
Pharrell Williams has a plan to close the opportunity and wealth gap in America. He recently launched a non-profit initiative, Black Ambition. The companies main initiative is to invest capital and resources in high-growth startups founded by Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. Members of the non-profits advisory team also include Bridgespan …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Announces His Skincare Line “Humancare”
Pharrell Williams is stepping into the beauty industry after years of being admired for having notably flawless skin. The 47-year-old rapper, singer, and producer created Humanrace in collaboration with dermatologist Elena Jones, who has taken care of his skin for years. The skincare line will kick off with the Humanrace …
Read More »Pharrell Set To Open “The Goodtime” Miami Hotel Early 2021
Pharrell Williams can now add “hotelier” to his extensive resume. Hospitality entrepreneur David Grutman and developer Eric Birnbaum have teamed up with the Grammy-award winning artist and producer on The Goodtime hotel. The hotel will mark Pharrell’s entry into the hospitality business. The hotel will soon open its doors on …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Sells Glass Mansion For $14 Million
One of the two glass-covered homes Grammy Award-winning artist and fashion designer Pharrell Williams has on the market has sold for $14 million on Tuesday. The Beverly Hills, California home sold at a $1.6 million loss for Williams. He purchased the home in 2018 for $15.6 million from producer and …
Read More »Pharrell Williams, Kenya Barris and Netflix in Early Stages to Produce a Juneteenth Musical
Happy Juneteenth y’all. As some states, companies, and organizations have started to recognize Juneteenth as an annual holiday, the streamer company Netflix alongside creators Pharrell Williams and Kenya Barris are in talks to give us more. The plans to produce a feature-length musical on the commemoration of the end of …
Read More »Pharrell Williams’ House Swatted After Caller Reported Fake Fatal Shooting At His Home
Pharrell Williams’ home was swatted after someone made a prank call to police claiming a person had been fatally shot there. According to TMZ, law enforcement sources claim that cops rushed to the producer’s LA-area home Monday night around 6:30 PM after someone called police claiming a friend had been …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Accused Of Perjury By Marvin Gaye’s Family, Williams Sued For $3.5 Million
When megaproducers Pharrell and Rick Rubin sat down together to discuss their music-making process, who would’ve known select comments made by Pharrell during their conversation last month would land him in legal trouble once again. In 2018, a jury awarded Marvin Gaye’s estate $5 million after ruling that Pharrell and Robin Thicke …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Drops Powerful Women-Empowerment Adidas Shoe Campaign
Pharrell Williams has combined his streetwear Billionaire Boys Club (BBC) with Adidas footwear to launch two new shoes. The catch, his models include a pregnant woman, a woman breastfeeding, and women of all shapes and sizes. The campaign, titled, “This Is Her Time” was created to champion activists’ work in “gender …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Promises Internships to 114 Graduating Harlem Seniors
Music producer Pharrell Williams has promised 114 graduating Harlem high school seniors a summer internship. The 114 graduating seniors at Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy High School have been gifted the opportunity to work with the mega record producer. Every student was reportedly accepted into college, but during Williams’ commencement …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Partners With Verizon To Create A Music Education Program
Pharrell Williams and Verizon announced the creation of a partnership to launch a tech-infused music curriculum in nationwide Verizon Innovative Learning schools. According to Billboard, the Verizon Foundation’s education program works to provide free technology, internet access, and technology-focused curriculum to lower income and under-resourced middle schools. The partnership will …
Read More »Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke Ordered To Pay Marvin Gaye’s Family $5 Million In “Blurred Lines” Lawsuit
Back in 2013, Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams released their mega-hit, “Blurred Lines,” which peaked at number one in the U.S., where it was also the longest running number one single of the year. It also became one of the best selling singles of all time, all while breaking the …
Read More »Pharrell Williams Says People In The Industry Need To Stand By Kanye West ‘Regardless’ Of Trump Support
Peace and love, man. Pharrell Williams recently spoke out about Kanye West, insisting those in the music community should continue to support West despite their political disagreements. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ West is under fire for repeated Trump endorsements, calling Trump his “brother” and voicing his support for far-right representatives, including US political …
Read More »Pharrell Says Slavery Was “Far From A Choice” In Spotify’s “Black History Is Happening Now” Campaign
There’s no denying it, “this country was built by the hands of many different cultures, but mainly the African Americans,” says Pharrell Williams. On Tuesday, the Grammy Award-winner appeared in the latest installment of Spotify’s “Black History Is Happening Now” campaign, where he shared his poignant thoughts on the significant …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: Jay-Z Released “Excuse Me Miss” 15 Years Ago
15 years ago today, Jay-Z released his single “Excuse Me Miss” from his seventh studio album, ‘The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse’. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Co-written and produced by The Neptunes, with Pharrell Williams on the hook, the single was an instant hit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ The smooth beat, along …
Read More »Pharrell to Produce Musical About His Life for Fox
Blogged by @hshtgmike The Hollywood Reporter announced early Tuesday morning that Fox Studios has picked up “Atlantis,” a musical film inspired by the life of Pharrell Williams. Williams and Mimi Valdes will produce the project through their ‘I Am Other’ company, with Gil Netter producing for Netter Productions. “Atlantis” …
Read More »Pharrell Williams & Wife Helen Welcome Triplets
Pharrell Williams and wife, Helen Lasichanh, have welcomed their 2nd, 3rd and 4th child into the world. Vanity Fair reveals that the couple gave birth to triplets earlier this month. Though a rep declined to reveal the sexes and names of the newborns, they did confirm that both mommy and babies are “healthy …
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