Pharrell Williams has shared that he was fired from his only job before pursuing a career in music.
Despite his struggles in the fast food industry, the 51-year-old Grammy award-winning star is now worth an estimated $250 million (£190 million).
Speaking to BBC Radio 2, the Happy singer revealed, “McDonald’s was my first and only job.
“I got fired three times. I was eating the chicken nuggets. I have to say, I found the sweet and sour sauce and the chicken nugget a pretty combination. It got me in trouble. I got fired three times but not for the same thing.
“The first two times it was just because I was lazy. The third was like, ‘What are you doing? You’re just sitting there eating nuggets?’?”
Since his time flipping burgers, Pharrell Williams has found immense success in the music industry.
As a solo artist, music producer, and member of two bands (the Neptunes and NERD), he has topped both the singles and albums charts. He has also produced hits for artists like Kanye West, Ed Sheeran, Madonna, and Rihanna.
In addition to his music career, Pharrell Williams has made a mark in the fashion world with his Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream footwear fashion lines. He was appointed as the men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton in February 2023, solidifying his status as a multi-talented mogul.
