Celebrity Biographies
will.i.am height weight body stats
Born name
William James Adams Jr.
nickname
Mr. Voodoo Thursday, Zuper Blahq, Will 1X, will.i.am (pronounced “Will I am”)
Sun sign
fishes
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, United States
nationality
training
Since she never met his father, he was raised by his mother, Debra Adams. Debra always focused on William’s singing career. He attended Palisades Charter High School in California.
occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, Entrepreneur, Voice Actor, DJ, Recording Artist, Rapper
family
- Father – William Adams
- Mother – Debra (née Cain)
- Siblings – Unknowns
Genre
Hip hop, electro, techno, hip house, electronic dance, R&B
instruments
Vocals, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Clavinet, Fender Rhodes, Piano
To build
Slim
Height
177 cm (5 ft 9½ in)
weight
73 kg or 161 pounds
girlfriend/spouse
will.i.am dated –
- Tila Nguyen (2008) – They performed together at the Maxim’s Hot 100 party in May 2008 and it was here that they started rumors of being an item.
- Nicole Scherzinger (2008) – Rumor has it that William was having an affair with Nicole in July 2008. They were spotted dancing and kissing together at a Los Angeles nightclub. But Nicole denied those rumors, saying that William is like her brother.
- Natalie Imbruglia (2008) – Australian singer Natalie reportedly collaborated with rapper will.i.am in November 2008.
- Carla Howe (2013) – British model Carla Howe and will.i.am spent some time together in 2013. They were introduced to each other by Snoop Dogg. Her virtue went so far as to kiss.
race/ethnicity
Schwarz
hair colour
Schwarz
eye color
dark brown
distinguishing features
Dark complexion
measurements
His chest, biceps and waist sizes are not known.
shoe size
unknown
brand promotion
In 2012 he was hired by Intel as “Director of Creative Innovation”. He also has a clothing line called I.Am.Clothing.
Religion
He was raised a Baptist but now respects all religions equally.
Known for
His great career as a solo artist and as a founding member of hip hop group Black Eyed Peas . The other members of the band are apl.de.ap, Fergie and Taboo.
First album
- Solo artist – He released his debut studio album on October 2, 2001 entitled Lost Shift under Atlantic Records and Warner Sunset Records. No number was given in any of the countries. The hip hop album had 14 tracks, totaling 52:32 minutes.
- Under the band Black Eyed Peas – On June 30, 1998 Black Eyed Peas released their debut album together, Behind the Front under Interscope Records. The album had a total of 16 singles, giving it a total running time of 73:53 minutes. It received good reviews and charted at 129 on the Billboard 200.
first movie
William voiced the character of Moto Moto in the 2008 American animated film. Madagascar: Escape from Africa.
First TV show
In 2005, he made a guest appearance on an American fantasy/family series Joan of Arcadia for the role of “Three Card Monte Guy God” in the episode “Independence Day”.
Personal trainer
See Black Eyed Peas member Fergie’s workout schedule and diet plan.
will.i.am favorite things
unknown
will.i.am facts
- will.i.am never met his father and was raised by his mother in Estrada Courts, Boyle Heights, LA, California.
- He is good friends with Cheryl Cole.
- He is the founding member of the band Black Eyed Peas . will.i.am met Allan Pineda (aka apl.de.ap) in high school. It was later revealed that he was the founding member of the band Black Eyed Peas with will.i.am.
- He also suffers from a tinnitus diseaseTinnitus is not a disease. It is the perception of sound, like a ringtone, when there is no actual sound. This is very common among musicians and singers.
- He is of Jamaican descent.
- He wrote the famous song “My Humps” in just 5 minutes when he saw a pretty lady walking by his side while she was eating his food.
- will.i.am is the nephew of former NFL player Lynn Cain (Lynn played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams).
- He’s a great voice actor. will.i.am gave his voice to various movies and also many video games like The Urbz: Sims in Town (2004), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009).
- Since 2013 he has won seven Grammy Awards in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010.
- During his school days, he attended raves.
- Visit his official website @ will-i-am.
- Follow him on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube VEVO, Google+ VEVO, Instagram and MySpace.