Will.i.am
- Net worth $95 million
- Birthday March 15, 1975
- Status Single
- Country United States
- Ethnicity African-American
- Source(-s) of wealth Actor, DJ, Entrepreneur, Musician, Philanthropist, Rapper, Record Producer, Singer, Songwriter
How much is Will.i.am Worth? Will.i.am Net Worth in 2026
Will.i.am’s net worth is estimated at $95 million as of October 2026. Will.i.am (William Adams) is an American rapper, producer, entrepreneur and member of The Black Eyed Peas. In 2026 he has focused on artificial intelligence, teaching an agentic AI class at Arizona State University.
| Net worth | $95 million (estimate, October 2026) |
| Estimated annual income | About $5 million per year (estimate), from music, production, tours and tech ventures |
| Born | March 15, 1975, Los Angeles, California (age 51) |
| Country | United States |
| Occupations / sources of wealth | Music (The Black Eyed Peas and solo), production, television, technology ventures |
| Known for | Frontman of The Black Eyed Peas and coach on The Voice UK |
How much is Will.i.am worth in 2026?
Will.i.am’s net worth is estimated at $95 million. It comes from The Black Eyed Peas, solo music and production work, television coaching roles and technology ventures. Net worth figures are estimates and vary depending on how assets, earnings and debts are counted.
How Will.i.am built it
- Formed a group and signed early. The Black Eyed Peas signed with Interscope Records in 1998.
- Produced as well as performed. Solo records, collaborations and production credits add to his income.
- Moved into technology. He has shown AI ventures such as the Trinity vehicle and the MOFO toy.
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Get the Alux appWill.i.am in 2026: what he has been up to
- Spring 2026: joined Arizona State University to teach a weekly three hour class on agentic AI to about 80 students, each building their own AI agent.
- April 2026: showed a prototype of Trinity, a three wheeled electric vehicle with a built in AI agent.
- January 2026: showed MOFO, an AI powered teddy bear developed with Qualcomm, at CES.
- May 15, 2026: gave the undergraduate commencement address at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and received an honorary Doctor of Humanities.
- June 2026: The Black Eyed Peas were reportedly scheduled for an overseas tour.
How Will.i.am makes money
- The Black Eyed Peas: album sales, streaming, touring and licensing.
- Solo music and production: records, collaborations and production credits.
- Television: coaching on The Voice UK and The Voice Kids UK.
- Technology and AI ventures, including the Trinity vehicle and the MOFO toy.
- Speaking and education work, including his university class.
Career timeline
- 1992: Atban Klann signed to Ruthless Records.
- 1998: The Black Eyed Peas released their debut single Joints and Jam and signed with Interscope Records; debut album Behind the Front followed.
- 2002: the group’s breakthrough single Where Is the Love was released.
- 2012: joined The Voice UK as a coach.
- 2026: began teaching agentic AI at Arizona State University and unveiled AI products.
Early life and background
Born in Eastside Los Angeles, Adams was raised in Estrada Courts by his mother Debra, who encouraged him to be unique. He never met his father. She sent him to public schools in affluent West Los Angeles, and at John Marshall High School he met Allan Pineda, known as apl.de.ap, who became his best friend and later a Black Eyed Peas member. The pair performed in East Los Angeles clubs as part of the group Atban Klann, which signed to Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records in 1992. After Eazy-E died in 1995 the group became the Black Eyed Pods and then The Black Eyed Peas, with Taboo joining and later Fergie.
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Will.i.am net worth FAQ
What is Will.i.am’s net worth?
Will.i.am’s net worth is estimated at $95 million as of October 2026. This is an estimate and figures vary between sources.
How does Will.i.am make money?
From The Black Eyed Peas and solo music, production, television coaching roles, and technology ventures.
How old is Will.i.am?
Will.i.am was born on March 15, 1975, which makes he 51 years old as of October 2026.
Where is Will.i.am from?
Will.i.am was born in Los Angeles, California, and is American.
What is Will.i.am doing now?
He teaches an agentic AI class at Arizona State University and has shown AI products including Trinity and MOFO.
How is Will.i.am’s net worth estimated?
The figure is based on public reporting about his earnings, business interests, deals and assets. It is approximate and can change as new information appears.
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How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
Last updated: October 2026.