Amid all the celebrations for the 50th birthday of the legendary music producer, songwriter and fashion icon Pharrell Williams, a few other artists stepped up to send their own well wishes. One of the first to share a message on Twitter was Justin Timberlake, who has worked with Williams for years.
There’s no doubt that Pharrell Williams has influenced the world of music and entertainment in a profound way. His work has touched literally billions of people and he’s done plenty to help make the world a better place.
Snoop expressed his love for the long time friend
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In addition to his many achievements, Pharrell has also been an outspoken proponent of promoting gender equality and a better understanding of sexuality. It’s a message that’s often not easy to convey in hip-hop, a genre with a long history of discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.
He’s a champion of the arts and an advocate for a more inclusive society, and he’s done so in the most impressive ways. Whether it’s through his charitable efforts or his activism for social change, there are few people in the industry who have done more to inspire and motivate others than Williams.
The most important part of Pharrell’s illustrious career was his groundbreaking production partnership with Chad Hugo, which would go on to produce hits for artists like Kanye West, Busta Rhymes and Snoop Dogg. Together they created The Neptunes, whose debut album in 2003 became the first in a series of highly successful albums.
The long rocky road
Despite their success, the pair were not without their share of hiccups. They faced some serious legal and personal snags, which led to their dissolution.
That said, the duo have come a long way since those early days. Today, Pharrell and Hugo are two of the most successful producers in the business, with both artists raking in millions of dollars in revenue from their projects alone.
In celebration of the legend’s big day, let’s take a look at some of the biggest homages to the talented songwriter and producer. You’ll find the best birthday shoutouts from your favorite rappers, all of which are available on video-sharing app Cameo.
