Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams Breaks Down the Real Meaning Behind His 'I Hate Politics' Comments at FN Awards

The producer used his Shoe of the Year moment to address the backlash head-on and explain why his message about DEI leveling the field still stands.
12/04/2025

Opinion: Pharrell’s 'Black or the Best' Riff and His Politics Don’t Matter Stance — Miss the Reality Black Founders Face

At Black Ambition Demo Day, he dismissed politics as 'not real' and urged entrepreneurs to seek support for excellence, not identity. This message overlooks the systemic barriers that his own initiative was created to address.
11/19/2025

Pharrell Asks, ‘Do You Want the Job Because You’re Black or Because You’re the Best?’

Speaking to Black founders, Pharrell challenged identity-first support and said backing should reward excellence first, not race.
11/18/2025
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BET Current: A SNAP Crisis, $113M for HBCUs & Pharrell Gets the Key

Families brace for food aid changes while historic gifts fuel HBCUs — and Pharrell spotlights Black entrepreneurship in Miami.
11/17/2025

Pharrell Williams Receives Key To Miami-Dade County At Black Ambition Demo Day

The ‘Happy’ singer is honored for his growing impact on Black innovation and economic access as Chance the Rapper, Mellody Hobson, and top investors join the celebration.
11/17/2025

From Virginia to the Vatican: Clipse’s Historic Performance Goes Global

The duo joined John Legend at the first-ever concert in St. Peter’s Square, part of Pharrell’s Grace for the World event.
09/15/2025

The Clipse Speak on Chad Hugo’s Absence from New Album

With Let the God Sort ’Em Out dropping July 11, Pusha T and No Malice open up about Hugo’s absence and the reported fallout between him and Pharrell.
06/25/2025

Tyler, The Creator and Doechii Debut Unreleased Track During Louis Vuitton’s Paris Show

Paris Fashion Week had a surprise moment as Tyler and Doechii previewed a new song set against the runway at Louis Vuitton’s SS26 menswear show.
06/25/2025
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BET Current: Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky and More Grace 2025 Met Gala Carpet

Coco Jones, Diana Ross and Tyler Perry also wore looks that fit the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme.
05/09/2025

Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky and More Grace 2025 Met Gala Carpet

Coco Jones, Diana Ross and Tyler Perry also wore looks that fit the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme.
05/06/2025

Pharrell Williams Anticipates ‘Beautiful’ 2025 Met Gala As Co-Chair

The event, themed ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ will be held on May 5.
05/01/2025