Pharrell Williams has always been at the cutting edge when it comes to music so it shouldn’t be surprising that he is quite creative when it comes to clothing as well. For instance, Williams is currently partnered up with Adidas and over the last five years, he has blessed fans with a plethora of dope and colorful new sneakers. His Adidas NMD Human Race has always been his most popular creation but there is no denying that he has made an impact with other silhouettes. 

Now, Pharrell is looking to make a statement with a brand new version of the iconic Adidas Superstar. Official images of two new colorways dropped this week and as you can see, they carry forth Pharrell’s eclectic style. On the first colorway which is white, yellow, and green, we see various different Primeknit patches that give a DIY vibe. This style is duplicated on the second offering which has a black base as well as burgundy cloth and turquoise-purple accents.

A release date has not yet been set for these although they are expected to drop later this later. Stay tuned for updates and let us know what you think of these.

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For the latest edition of i-D Magazine, Kanye West interviewed Pharrell Williams and offered a glance into both of their genius qualities.

The two superstars have been linked to each other for years. They’re both incredible producers. They both have transitioned seamlessly into becoming top artists. And they’re both super influential in the fashion world, as well. Their most recent chat centered on a number of topics, but some of the most interesting excerpts come from West as he compares both himself and Pharrell to the King of Pop.

“It felt like you really tore down the walls and the doors much like Michael Jackson did a generation before,” says West about Pharrell. “In a way, he’s very similar to Michael Jackson, in the ways where Michael Jackson was doing covert, super gangsta stuff, like he’d just pop the needles off. He kissed Elvis Presley’s daughter on MTV. Black culture used to be… we used to be fronting all night, but Michael was doing stuff that was different to what we were programmed to understand as being what we should do. He bought The Beatles’ back catalogue. That was Mike Jackson, right there.”

Pharrell was taken aback by the kind words. 

“Wow. That was quite a compliment, I mean… I’m speechless,” he replied. “But I wasn’t alone, you know? There were so many of us, whether people know us by name or not. And we all realised there were far more archetypes available to us than the media was allowing at that time. We were just like, ‘What about us?’ We’re not in one particular box. We happen to be pluralist. I see you continuing to do the same thing. You’re really the real thing. The real thing. I mean that. You can create something that you’ve seen so clearly in your mind. I think that is essentially the promise of all human experience.”

Kanye West also feels like he can be compared to Michael Jackson, but it’s more for the way the media has scrutinized him over and over again.

“We should have something that says we can’t allow any company to tear down our heroes. Not on The Shade Room, not on social media and especially not in documentaries,” said Kanye. “I’m like every time the media isn’t happy with me it’s like, ‘Here they go. They’re gonna come and Wacko Jacko me.’ Which in some ways, they’ve tried to do.”

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It’s impossible to think about the early millennium hip-hop scene without hearing at least one classic Neptunes banger pop into your head. Such was the way of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who changed the game with their unique ear for crafting futuristic bangers. Having blessed the likes of Pusha T, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, and countless more legendary rappers with unique and wholly originally instrumentals, their partnership helped forge one of the greatest production legacies we’ve seen thus far.

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And while the pair haven’t entirely been active under The Neptunes moniker these days, that’s not to say they’ve hung things up forever. As it happens, P and Chad are set to drop off a new single with Deadmau5, titled “Pomegranate.” At the moment, it’s unclear as to when the single will drop (could be this Friday) or what it will sound like, but the idea of hearing a reunited Neptunes is certainly interesting to say the least.

After all, many have grown so used to Pharrell’s solo catalog that it’s become easy to forget what Hugo brought to the table. Together, there was a colder, almost industrial aesthetic to their beats, a contrast from P’s gravitation toward warmer sounds and lush chord progressions. It should be interesting to hear what they provide for Deadmau5, and if it’s cause to believe a proper reunion is to follow. Look for “Pomegranate” to surface in the near future — are you excited to see The Neptunes ride again? 

Pharrell Williams dropped by webcam to the virtual graduation ceremony for Norfolk State University, an HBCU in his hometown of Virginia, to give a surprise commencement speech to all the graduates. On Saturday, (May 10th), NSU unfortunately had no choice but to conduct their ceremony virtually as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but one VA native did what he could to raise the graduates’ spirits by offering them some inspiring words in these troubling times.

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“Even if this is not the norm, you guys and girls still deserve all the praise,” Pharrell said in his speech. “You stuck it through, you made it and today’s your day.” He also explained his close connection to the university, despite never having attended. He revealed that the the NSU marching band, known as the Spartan Legion, actually inspired him to learn how to play instruments and make music when he was younger. He even invited the Spartan Legion to play at his Something In the Water festival this year, before it was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. “That would’ve been like closing my eyes and really actually seeing my childhood dreams come full circle,” he said about the band performing at his festival.

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The surprise definitely helped brighten everyone’s day, as one graduate by the name of Patsy Douglas told CNN, “His message inspired me to keep going and striving for the highest regardless of the circumstances. His words and affirmation to the class of 2020 will be forever carried in all of our hearts.” Watch Pharrell’s full NSU commencement speech below:

Pharrell Williams was the latest guest to chat with Jimmy Fallon over video chat on The Tonight Show, and the famous producer used the opportunity to shed light on an important topic pertaining to the coronavirus. Between the postponement of his music festival, Something in the Water, and his partnership with the World Central Kitchen, Global Citizen, and the One World: Together at Home special, Pharrell discussed how the coronavirus has been disproportionately affecting black and brown people around the world due to racism within the health care system.

After Jimmy asks him to elaborate on his previous remarks about the “misinformation” and “misconceptions” surrounding COVID-19, Pharrell explains that “there’s this narrative that people who look like me, darker or lighter, brown and black folks, that we don’t know how to take care of ourselves.” However, he clarifies that the higher rates of coronavirus affecting people of colour has nothing to do with their lifestyles, and everything to do with the health care system. “It’s just that the healthcare is disproportionate and you’re seeing the effects of that right now in the way that this thing is spreading and who’s getting the help and how they’re getting the help,” he explained. “There’s access. You know, there’s historical injustices with healthcare with people of colour. And those things systemically contribute to the disproportionate access.”

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“This is definitely affecting people of colour in a different kind of way,” he continued, “and I appreciate you asking me this question so that we can use your platform so we can get it out there. We’re human beings. If we were we to be treated like that from the very beginning, we wouldn’t have disproportionate problems, but we do.” Props to Pharrell for getting this message out there.

Her style may have been heavily influenced by the late singer Aaliyah when she was growing up, but Bia has created her own lane. The rapper’s star has been rising for quite some time, especially after she was signed to Pharrell Williams’s i am OTHER record label. However, her career came to a bit of a standstill in the years to follow after she was shelved. Now that she’s able to spread her wings, we’ve seen much more of the Massachusetts native. 

Russ added Bia to his single “Best on Earth,” a hit song that not only introduced Bia to a larger audience but also received a co-sign from Rihanna. “I would say that was one of the best days for me of my career,” the rapper told HipHopDX. “Because Rihanna, she is one of my favorite people in the world. And to have a co-sign like that from a peer, it already means a lot. But to have co-sign, like that from your favorite person. Like one of the people that you look to for inspiration or one of the people that you feel like set the bar. It was overwhelming for me. It just hit different.”

Bia calls herself a “real student of rap” who studies the styles and flows of those to be considered icons as well as her peers. “When it comes to rap and flow, I’ve always been heavy on rap. I’m a flow type of person,” Bia added. “I love Big Sean’s flow. I love Nicki Minaj. She influenced me a lot. I love Bankroll Fresh. Bankroll Fresh to this day is one of my favorite rappers of all time. People ask me, ‘Who was my biggest inspiration?’ They always think it was Big Sean and I always tell people it was Bankroll Fresh. I’m a real student of rap. I just love rap. I love music. I’m onto sh*t at least a year or two before it pops.” Check out Bia sharing a sexy clip of herself as she raps along to her latest single “Cover Girl”  and watch her interview with us on Between the Lines below.

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Celebrities have come forward to use their platforms to bring awareness to social distancing and COVID-19 relief efforts, but the public has often been biting toward their requests. Some famous figures have announced their generous donations to non-profits or directly to healthcare workers, but when Pharrell Williams asked for his followers to donate to the Frontline Responders Fund, he was met with backlash.

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The award-winning artist shared a link to a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign that has raised over $4 million to date, but not everyone thought it was appropriate for the multi-millionaire to ask donations. "Hospitals are running low on masks, gowns, and other critical items. We need to replenish their supplies," Pharrell tweeted. "Take action, make a donation, and ask others to join the fight. We’re in this together. Let’s protect the responders on the frontlines."

On person reminded him that he's "worth over $150 million" and that he needs to "donate [his] own money." Pharrell told the Twitter user that he just wanted to find a way for people to help. “So sorry if i wasn’t clear. I of course donated but wanted to make sure my followers had a way to get involved if they needed too." Recently, Metro Boomin called out those who were giving rich people a hard time about how much money they're donating to relief efforts. Do you think the rich and wealthy should ask the public to donate?

Pharrell Williams is one of the most influential producers of our time and when he’s not working on music, he can be found working with Adidas on new sneakers. Pharrell’s Adidas creations have gone over exceptionally well thus far and as we delve deeper into 2020, it appears as though he has even more on the horizon for us. Case in point, this brand new silhouette called the Pharrell x Adidas 0 to 60 STMT.

This model is based on the Crazy BYW 2.0 and carries forward a wild aesthetic that will surely requite some getting used to. As you can see, the sneaker features straps and zippers while a plethora of vibrant colors makes their way throughout. Perhaps the best way to describe this sneaker is as a dad shoe for basketball players. if you’re a big fan of Pharrell’s aesthetic and need something loud for your summer outfits, this is definitely the shoe for you.

According to Sneaker News, a release date for these should be announced soon so stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to bring them to you. Let us know in the comments below what you think of these.

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Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals reportedly have plans to release a swarm of cream-colored sneaker collabs this spring, as well as a vibrant, Easter-ready Solar Glide Hu that will be his standout sneaker for the upcoming season. In addition to the Solar Glide, Pharrell's forthcoming Adidas offerings include the Stan Smith, Nizza Hi, SC Premiere, Continental 80, and the Campus, which has not yet been revealed.

It's always exciting when celebrities put their homes up for sale because that means we get to see photos of them! If you were curious what kind of luxurious palace Pharrell Williams gets to live in after running the music industry for several decades, you can now take a peak at it. Warning: you will likely feel envious and unsatisfied after witnessing the beauty of the superproducer's Beverly Hills estate.  

According to TMZ, P has put the 4-acre property on the market for a measly $16,950,000. Since he is an incredibly zen dude, you shouldn't be too surprised to discover that the estate boasts both indoor and outdoor koi ponds. If you've ever heard Pharrell's enigmatic raps about his car collection, then you shouldn't be too surprised either to discover that he installed a 200-foot long private driveway, which leads up to a motor court with room to store up to 30 cars. If you are struggling to find space to house your dozens of vehicles, this is the property for you! Oh, there are also 11 bathrooms, 10 bedrooms, a tennis court and a grotto. Pharrell's keen eye for design is reflected in the house's beautiful decor. To see the photos of the estate yourself, head over to TMZ's gallery linked in the tweet below.