Happy birthday! will.i.am turns 50 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on March 15, 2025

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 50 on Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025.

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Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am is celebrating his 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper-musician will.i.am has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

will.i.am, a cultural icon

Born William James Adams in Los Angeles on March 15, 1975, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. will.i.am's not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little will.i.am hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for will.i.am as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 50.

Happy Birthday, will.i.am, you're the best!