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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Written by: @kristenshylin_ Ellen Degeneres, Pharrell, Kenya Barris, and Van Jones collaborated with the action-taking platform Global Citizen and advisory firm, Teneo, for a new Juneteenth Pledge. According to Rolling Stone, The national campaign calls on private sectors to acknowledge June 19th as a paid holiday. A press release from …

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 …

In a recent phone interview for i-D Magazine with friend and past collaborator Pharrell Williams, Kanye Wes touched on his poor treatment in the media, which he compared to that of legendary pop star Michael Jackson, even mentioning blogs when speaking of companies that should not be tearing down “our …

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 …

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 …

Lil Nas X might be the most influential person of 2019. He broke records with his hit song #OldTownRoad, he came out and is not the biggest gay pop star in the world with six Grammy nominations to show for it. Best New Artist, Best Record, and Album of the …

Rick Rubin and Pharrell sat down for an interview with GQ and opened about the controversial “Blurred Lines” copyright lawsuit. “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke was immediately a smash hit upon its release in 2013. The track featured T.I. and Pharrell and reportedly included melodies from #MarvinGaye’s “Got to Give …

Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Lauryn Hill, The Jackson 5, Luther Vandross, and Dave Chappelle are just a few of the names of the icons that the Apollo Theater served as a launchpad for their careers to stardom. Now, the legacy of the historic landmark will be chronicled in a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Pharrell Williams’ 2006 debut album, ‘In My Mind,’ is now available on black vinyl and limited-edition blue vinyl. Behind the release is Universal Music Group’s Urban Legends, a website dedicated to remembering Universal’s urban catalog spanning over 30 years. According to Billboard,  ”Fly or Die” peaked at No. 6 on …