An American singer, writer, and producer, who succeeded in many works and released albums that won many awards. He was nominated twice for an Academy Award. He was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. His song "Happy" was nominated for an Academy Award. He is also a producer of songs and films, having produced the 2016 biographical film Hidden Figures. As a successful businessman, Williams partnered with many international companies, such as Adidas. He began performing at an early age with his friend Chad Hugo. They quickly became famous as rap producers, and their fame increased due to their work on recording "Justified," the first album of the famous American singer Justin Timberlake. Williams released his first solo album "In My Mind" in 2006, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. He released his second album "Girl," which also achieved great success.