Pharrell Williams is probably one of the biggest names in pop culture, and he has done a lot to reach that point. Williams does work in music, film, and fashion, and his work has made him a very wealthy and very successful man. How rich is Pharrell, exactly? In this article, I plan on answering that question, among others. I’ll be talking about Pharrell’s net worth, while also making sure to discuss what he had to do in order to reach his level of success. I’ll also go over some personal details regarding this artist, talking about his philanthropy and home life. Without further ado, let’s see if we can’t learn a little bit more about Pharrell Williams.
Pharrell Williams Net Worth – $150 Million
Pharrell Williams was born in April of 1973 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was raised in a very modest household, and he was first exposed to music through marching band. Williams was more of a nerdy kid, and he played snare drum. He quickly learned that music was his passion, and so he and some of his friends formed a four-piece musical group called The Neptunes. They performed at high school talent show, and through their act they were discovered by Teddy Riley who had an independent studio near the high school. Once Pharrell and his friends graduated from high school, they actually signed a deal with Teddy. The Neptunes thrived during the early 1990’s as a production team. They would work behind the scenes on songs from big name artists like Wreckx-N-Effect, SWV, Blackstreet, and Mase. By around 1998, The Neptunes was becoming a major name.
In 2004, Williams was featured in the song “Drop It Like It’s Hot” alongside Snoop Dogg, which obviously has become one of the most well-known and iconic rap songs of this era. For a very long time, it was one of Pharrell’s biggest hits ever. It was even nominated for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2005 Grammy Awards. Around this same time, “Hollaback Girl” was released by Gwen Stefani. This is yet another iconic pop song that was produced by The Neptunes. I think it’s very safe to say that this musical duo had sufficiently made their mark on the world by this point. They definitely weren’t done yet, though.
Pharrell would also see international success. He was featured prominently in the Daft Punk Random Access Memories songs “Get Lucky”, which would go on to become a major success in the United States and overseas. Williams was also featured in Robin Thicke’s popular song “Blurred Lines”. He also produced and sang the song “Happy”, which was meant for use in the Despicable Me 2 movie soundtrack. However, as anyone with a radio around the time of this song’s release can tell you, it received a ton of airplay. Due to its commercial and streaming performance, “Happy” is actually considered the most successful song of 2014. His most recent success? He helped to produce the Oscar-nominated 2016 film Hidden Figures. With all of these major hits, Pharrell had effectively become the popular artist that he had always dreamed of becoming.
How did Pharrell Williams make his money and wealth?
Pharrell Williams Personal Life & FAQs:
Is Pharrell Williams married?Â
In October of 2013, Pharrell was officially married to Helen Lasichanh, a model and designer. The two had been dating for a long time prior to this marriage, and they are still happily together.
Does Pharrell Williams have kids?
Pharrell actually has quite a few kids. In 2008, he had a son with Helen named Rocket. Just in January, it was revealed that Pharrell and his wife had just had triplets. Pharrell’s already a busy guy, and I’m sure that all of these young kids just make his life even busier!
Pharrell Williams Salary & Annual Earnings in 2016
It can be difficult to definitely determine Pharrell’s salary in any given year. Forbes reported that he made around $32 million in 2014, but he was working on The Voice during that time. He isn’t on The Voice anymore, but he’s still doing a lot in entertainment. It can be conservatively estimated that Pharrell Williams made approximately $20 million in 2016.
How much does Pharrell Williams make per day?
If you use that previous $20 million estimate as a starting point, you can just use some simple math to calculate Pharrell Williams’s daily income. In a year with 365 days, he makes about $54,500 per day.
Where does Pharrell Williams live? Picture of Pharrell’s house
Pharrell Williams’s Philanthropy
Pharrell Williams comes from very humble beginnings, so it isn’t much of a surprise that he would be such a major figure in charity and philanthropy. Over the years, he has supported charitable organizations such as the Get Schooled Foundation, Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Indigenous Environmental Network, and Got Your 6. He even has his own non-profit organization called From One Hand to AnOTHER, which is dedicated to empowering kids through education.