William James Adams (born March 15, 1975), known by his stage name will.i.am (pronounced "Will I Am"), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, actor, DJ, record producer, and philanthropist. He is best known as a founding member of the hip hop/pop band The Black Eyed Peas, with whom he has received seven Grammy Awards, eight American Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, a Teen [...]