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Will.i.am, born William James Adams Jr. , is a multifaceted American artist and entrepreneur who gained fame as a singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer . Born on March 15, 1975, in East Los Angeles, California , Will.i.am holds the nationality of the United States . He is an influential figure in the music industry, known for his work in various genres, including electronic dance music, hip hop music, pop music, contemporary R&B, and soul music .
In addition to his work in the music industry, Will.i.am is also involved in other areas, such as film production, acting, and entrepreneurship . He is the founder of Will.i.am Music Group and a subsidiary, I.am+ , and also holds ownership of the latter . Moreover, Will.i.am has several pseudonyms and nicknames, such as Illwilly, Will 1X, Zuper Blahq, and Willonex .
Apart from his illustrious music career, Will.i.am is a Grammy Awards recipient and an investor . He honed his skills and education at John Marshall High School (Los Angeles) and Palisades Charter High School . With several occupations under his belt, including disc jockey, guitarist, songwriter, and businessperson , Will.i.am has also ventured into film score composition .