will.i.am Biography 2024: Age Height Career Kids Family

will.i.am Biography: William James Adams Jr., Known all around the world by the stage name of Will.i.am, is a very famous and successful celebrity in America. Adams was born in Los Angeles, California, United States, on 15 March 1975. Adams was raised in the neighborhood of Los Angeles in Boyle Heights with his family. He spent most of his early years around the Hispanic community, who lived a few numbers in that area.

His father left him a long ago, as Adams has never met his father. He was raised by his single mother, who raised him pretty well and made him different from the crowd. She inspired him to be a singer and musician. You may also likeNBA YoungBoy Net Worth.

will.i.am Biography and Awards

will.i.am Biography and Career: Will.i.am started his career in 1988 when he joined hands with Allan Pineda, a fellow member of his later musical group, The Black Eyed Peas. He and his friends started singing in Los Angeles and later came into the eye of a very successful singer, Eazy-E. He later signed him to his recoding label Ruthless Records in 1992. Because of some financial troubles and difficulties, the musical group struggled for some time before gaining prominence. The Black Eyed Peas got signed by Interscope Records, and they released their debut album, Joints and Jam.

In 2000, the group released its second album, Bridging The Gap.In 2001, he released his solo debut album, Lost Change, which became very successful. Apart from his musical career, he has also played a part in several television shows and movies like Date Night, X-Men Origins, Alter Ego, The Voice Kids UK, etc.Will.i.am has won numerous awards and accolades like Grammy Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, Television Rack Awards, etc.Must CheckNick Cannon Net Worth.

Education

Will.i.am has initially gone to an affluent West Los Angeles school. Later, he changed his school to Palisades Charter Hugh School. After studying in there for some time, he left the school and went to John Marshall High School. Will.i.am has completed his graduation from there and later began his music career.

will.i.am Biography Early Life:

• Born: 15 March 1975, Eastside Los Angeles
• Age: 48 years old
• Music groups: Black Eyed Peas (Since 1995), Jawbreakers, Atban Klann (1991 – 1995)
• Full name: William James Adams Jr.
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Debra Adams, William Adams Sr.
• Siblings: Carl Gilliam
• Nationality: American
• Adopted the stage name “Will.i.am” at a young age, influenced by his stutter.
• Formed the Black Eyed Peas with apl.de.ap and Taboo in 1995.
• Exploded onto the scene with “Elephunk” in 2003, featuring global hits like “Where is the Love?” and “Shut Up and Dance.”
• Became a solo artist in 2007, achieving success with “I Gotta Feeling” and “This Is Love.”

Beyond Music:

• Prolific producer and songwriter, working with artists like Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, and Justin Bieber.
• Tech entrepreneur, founding the I.AM.STEAM education initiative and investing in various tech ventures.
• Philanthropist, supporting education and environmental causes through his foundation.
• Coach on “The Voice” and “The Masked Singer,” showcasing his mentorship and entertainment skills.

will.i.am Personal Life:

• Married to British model Casey Batchelor from 2013 to 2017.
• Currently in a relationship with fashion designer Nicole Scherzinger.
• Father figure to his adopted nephew Dante, championing children’s rights.

will.i.am Social Media Accounts

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Other Facts:

• Grammy Award winner with 7 wins and 23 nominations.
• Has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
• Fluent in Spanish and French.
• Passionate about robotics and artificial intelligence.

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