Pharrell Williams’ $1 Billion Plan For Black And Hispanic Entrepreneurs

Black Ambition founder Pharrell Williams wants to see more Black ideas funded with the belief investing in culture will reap big returns. “Where we are is where the profit is,” he says. “There’s no denying that. We influence it.”
0:00 Introduction
0:43 What Made Pharrell Start Black Ambition
3:36 Pharrell's Early Days And Introduction Into Business
5:14 Pharrell On Celebrating 50 Years Of Hip Hop
7:24 Black Ambition Will Take Black and Brown Entrepreneurs To The Next Level
8:24 Pharrell On Working With Felecia Hatcher
10:03 Where Does Pharrell See Black Ambition in 2030?
10:44 What's Next For Pharrell in 2024?
12:20 A Good Collaborator
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[@bivens3ify]

I have a newfound Respect for Pharrell. Despite all the fortune and fame he has, he is concerned about those who dont. And doing all he can to help a lot of people.

[@laturista1000]

bruh. He is virtue signaling. These pledges are nothing more than a campaign to keep his image clean. Smoke Screen. Celebs do this all the time to bolster their own personal aspirations. Money never goes to the masses , money always flows to the rich. Rich get richer, black and brown poor people just keep getting shafted by the system because talent, looks and beauty are the only measure of a human's potential to reach Pharrel level success. Most of us, myself included, won't ever get noticed. Let's be real here. The ultra rich black entrepreneurs insulate themselves from the broke and poor, just like how the wealthy Jews and White folks insulate themselves from us.

[@Noneofyourbusiness581]

It’s all an act

[@ronin7057]

bro its lvmh's money not his. his just a promoter

[@Orlandojusticenomaga]

@@Noneofyourbusiness581 not the fact he is actually multi-talented and you’re a hater🤔

[@tarellcunningham]

More notarized black people interviews like this 🙌

[@miggrodriguez9996]

I'm proudly hispanic and a whole lot of my community have been fans of Pharrell for years. What a humble and inspiring young man!

[@HIRISK]

Yeah maybe he can give you a loan now. You’re qualified

[@undisputedtruth6176]

You just love this Tom. Now when are we going to see some Brown and Black from Univision

[@miggrodriguez9996]

@@HIRISK I personally do not need any financial help, Thank you very much! While I am not a millionaire, I've been able to sustain a family of five and am greatly appreciative of the opportunities that have facilitated my stance. Home and cars all paid for, three crown up children successfully finished school and are now professionals in different fields. and I am getting ready to retire from my job. How about you?

[@grovedwayne390]

​@miggrodriguez9996 great job 👏 👍

[@user-iq2mi6ih5n]

Yeah but y’all are second priority

[@22Ronice]

“Galvanizing, sharing codes, supporting our businesses! Making our own buildings so we don’t have worry about who’s in office! “ Magnificent 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

Oh yes, you mean segregation? Let's do that and see who comes demanding the other team's money and resources first. It'll be fun.

[@chustar2620]

@@peteywheatstraws4909 segregation started by Caucasian men and still in 2023 there is redlining occurring and lack of brown people of color businesses. We need all the support we can obtain. So instead of being angry go and support a person of color business like brown people have for centuries supporting Caucasians.

[@ThinWaistedPrimaDonna]

@@peteywheatstraws4909 Do you want to be in proximity to blk people or would you prefer that blk people have their own land, own resources and own culture?

[@theeuropeanreporter]

Very racist

[@22Ronice]

I would say to those of you who need reeducation of American history. Tulsa Oklahoma, Greenwood district.. 🔦

[@rexona1178]

I remember seeing Pharrell when he was still a young and rising musician in Stockholm, Sweden. That was over 20 years ago and we as black men were happy to see him and had wished that he grow. Nice to see him grow and for him staying true to his calling.

[@rangoman1815]

He is a racist...if some white dude would have said what he just said, he would be cancelled for sure...I don't know why blacks are so pampered and protected in the US

[@rockboyznative]

This man’s career is genuinely inspiring

[@LevelUpWithRajan]

so happy he made a song called happy

[@theeuropeanreporter]

Staying true to racism.. very sad

[@SteelerzReignSupremeII]

​@@theeuropeanreporter Only one group can be racist!

[@ari.opalin]

Excelent interview. Im a clothing brand owner, DJ and producer from Mexico City that just moved to LA 6 months ago and yea there just isn’t as many opportunities as in the west. I would love to see every culture simply respect eachother and the arts

[@MrRoyck10]

Pharrell is very eloquent, refined gentleman with stupendous mannerism.

[@wiseguyai]

That hit hard. Equality is acknowledgment of of justice and fairness. With Equity... you don't have to ask for anything, because it's yours.

[@camfreed9829]

🎯

[@askyourself900]

Starts at home, not government

[@camfreed9829]

@@askyourself900 we mustn’t ignore the governments affects on the nations HOMES. There IS an effect. Once every child who becomes a Father and Mother is raised in the public government schooling system

[@stevepolius-nx8ip]

😂😂😂look what happened to kalees Forgive my spelling, She got done over By him an his boss Wake up🤨

[@Whateveryousay-xl2wp]

@@camfreed9829 its done the same to poor white people who make up the same amount as black people total so you’re picking and choosing g

[@alaareni_avenue]

First person I have heard actually be honest about how a black or brown person learns about entrepreneurship! Even the word , we don't learn until it's almost too late from lack of knowledge!

[@acuraledgend9648]

Sweet❤ they teach us this purposely they do not want ppl of color to prosper be rich , wealthy , ect ....so we're taught ..go to school get a good job ...but entrepreneuroship is the key to wealth ..luckily we are in the information explosion age lol...i believe we can do what ever we can dream of ...its up to us to get the info we need..u just gotta believe ...peace and joy 2 u

[@Sandlin22]

Sounds like a parenting issue

[@alaareni_avenue]

@@Sandlin22 oh of course it's all sorts of underlying issues, we're aware now!

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

Sounds like a third grade vocabulary word.

[@alaareni_avenue]

@@peteywheatstraws4909 whats your point? People like you are the reason people like us will always excel.

[@livinmyl_ife]

I LOVE PHARRELL!! And literally always have. He is a genius, a creative, an intellectual AND a visionary. I’m so grateful for his work and his influence. 🙌🏾👏🏾🌍

[@theeuropeanreporter]

...and a racist apparently..

[@Rm-mq2qg]

Intelectual??

[@famousfrenchfeet]

Pharrell, the type of guy we cant help but love for the quality of his music and style. Now for what he is as a human being. Thank u sir 👍🏾 Been there since Nerd, Neptunes, you are a Monument Pharrell Williams ✌🏾

[@theeuropeanreporter]

Extremely sad that it turns out that he is in fact a racist.. unbelievable

[@stevepolius-nx8ip]

Look between the lines’nnnn🤨

[@treyahu7096]

He's incredibly talented on so many levels while maintaining a humble and empathetic demeanor.

[@theeuropeanreporter]

....while maintaining being a racist

[@thaneros]

@@theeuropeanreporter How so?

[@evandalistgaming8914]

This is Sage Mode Pharell. Weve so many levels of him and he never needed to fight to be relevant either, kept his circle tight and always had a good heart / good intentions. Someone with the conscious thought of humanity.

[@Dada.kolawole]

I have always loved pharrel since I was a teenager now in my early 30s he still gives me a reason to look up to him.

[@dyinglight418]

This new Xavier is so based 😁

[@dillonhall3344]

We know where the profit is and who influences it. - well said Mr.Williams.

[@danielhoward6558]

Fantastic interview. Got chills when Mr. Jabari Young mentioned the energy of his community in Philadelphia changing and elevating when P, Ab-Liva, and Clipse united. There's something beautiful and powerful about seeing your brothers and sisters up and letting you know "You can do it too young love."

[@theeuropeanreporter]

Something beautiful and powerful about seeing Pharrell being a racist?!

[@deirdrereynolds4684]

“The gravity on black women”-whoa! That hit different…🤔

[@cool-j7148]

Humble to the core and very intelligent 🙏🏾

[@chachan2583]

A humble and intelligent thief!

[@bendjiadhemar5406]

That was a great interview.. 🙌🏾🙏🏾👏🏽🤲🏾 'support one another businesses and have our own building'

[@Frankelmind1]

Dr. Claude Anderson said this in 2003

[@theeuropeanreporter]

That was a racist interview

[@FM-sw7oh]

Much love!!!! He see our races come together!!!!! Black and brown they can’t stop us if we unite as one!!!! I love my black and Hispanic brothers and sisters!!!!

[@txconfidential9586]

that's racist

[@genandraaji5707]

It’s great and I appreciate, but a bit racist to be honest.

[@Daso1n]

It’s a bit racist but not intentionally. Black and Brown people are far behind due to slavers and discrimination. But once they catch up then things will be more leveled for all.

[@oloatis2182]

Hispanic wouldn’t do the same for blacks! Why’s he helping them?

[@user-xr1xs1zy2z]

Nah, blacks and browns fighting over government handouts too much.

[@lovenessastory]

Pharrell looks 30! Not no 50. That’s just the number of years of wisdom that he has & time on this earth but he looks 20 years younger! 👏🏽Go boy! Thank you for all the great music you’ve made & everything you are doing for the community. We’ve been held back for so long. We got started later in the race. Think about it….only Caucasian males were allowed to be property owners and vote. Women couldn’t even do that. Layer that on top of all the other trauma and generational curses that Black & Brown + other races even white people too have gone through. The difference is that people think highly or white people sometimes get preferential treatment. There was a study done where kids were shown different babies including black, Latino, white and Asian and when asked which babies they thought were the “good” babies the kids pointed to the White & Asian babies but labeled the black and brown ones as bad 😢

[@anthemmakersmusic]

Make sure to move product on both sides of the pound Pharrell. Also make sure you control those supply lines. Real change comes from producing the product, controlling the supply side, the marketing and distribution of the product. It's not enough to be a brand only if your people aren't benefiting from the production of the products. New brands that a great thing, new chain stores and restaurants. I need a Jamaican fast food restaurant chain, a Puerto Rican one, etc.

[@lun2132]

Honestly felt like a Master Class session.

[@theeuropeanreporter]

Masterclass in Pharrell being a racist! Imagine if a white man said what he said

[@ConchienceClothing]

This is facts

[@theeuropeanreporter]

What is facts? That Pharrell is now a full blown racist? @@ConchienceClothing

[@Digitalgirl.mp3]

Words are just words, I can't wait to see this plan actually be put into action

[@neshaaponte8960]

The more united Hispanic and Blacks get together the more unstoppable we can become ✊🏿👊

[@user-yx5eo1eg4p]

I keep seeing these signs everywhere and something is definitely coming for me and others that see the same sign. Our fates have been written and destinys are starting to head into an intertwinding direction. I can't wait to see whats at the cross roads so I'll keep on walking.

[@tyreck9835]

I’ve never heard a “brown” person say black and brown.

[@hsny76h4l9]

Right.There is no black/brown alliance.

[@infinityworld333]

keep your ears open

[@Futurefeatureco]

Thanks for posting

[@raregeneticz]

Well needed👏🏽

[@garyclement2888]

Wonderful ideas makes wonderful inventions for the future. Pharrell has his finger on a button that will excel African American entrepreneurs to new heights with his insight and wisdom. It's a good time to be an African American with a dream and ideas.

[@supportadmin7735]

ok but why shouldn't it be for everyone?? Can I stand up and do something just for whites without being labeled a racist?

[@hv2623]

​@@supportadmin7735History my guy. There are opportunities for "everyone" that somehow only go to "some". If the system was working great, there wouldn't be any need for special programs. You think racial profiling stops at cops abusing their power? You think they don't have older and younger relatives, wives and friends who perpetuate the same ideas in their own way? You think black people live like rap videos, just dripped in gold? Read more, talk to actual people more, learn more and empathize. This should not bother you, it's not stopping you from anything.

[@citizencoy4393]

@@supportadmin7735 It’s already happening which is why programs like this r specifically needed for blk ppl.

[@ISaidItIDidIt]

​@@supportadmin7735Do you go to a cancer awareness rally and whine about them not talking about you having a cold? Do you go up to Wheelchair charities and get upset at them for not giving you a wheelchair?

[@arthurswanson3285]

🤣@@ISaidItIDidIt

[@tialeaux]

12:50 Brilliant note on collaboration, P. People tell me all the time not to dim my light for others, but I understand the difference between that and the blessing of liberating others.

[@Improvemypronunciation]

That was a spectacular interview. I always appreciate how he shows up.

[@theeuropeanreporter]

How he shows up to promote racism?

[@valiizajames925]

I ❤ Skateboard "P"! And his life's journey has been amazing to watch 💐

[@chrisbullock6477]

Would love to see Will.i.am and Pharrell work together on initiatives.

[@cobbetlprogrammer1344]

NOTE: I Must give MAD Respect to this "MAN" Pharrell Williams. For he is NONE of the Stereotype, one first thinks he belongs or Caters to. His Mind Operates on a extraordinarily Prescient level. Cheers.

[@pruzla]

Me gusta tu musica y tu forma de hacer las cosas en la vida , creo que eres una inspiracion constante a mucha gente que te sigue y eso creo que es igual a mover energia de un lado a otro ; me entiendes ... de estar mal a reir , de sentirce solo a estar acompañado , eso es tu musica ... gracias por tu inspiracion! Pharrell

[@7eventravelanddesign]

One of the best interviews I EVER watched !!!!!

[@TimeWatch5]

Absolute inspiration in human form

[@theeuropeanreporter]

I think you mean inspiration in racist form

[@royalbillionsmusic]

Great interview! Very powerful

[@theluckyreviewerchannel9546]

Sending love, from Portsmouth Virginia. 💛💛💛

[@user-ve5yo5vc7j]

I love this young man he embodies the passion that we should all have for us and humanity. He is a special person, his ideas are infectious. Bro, keep doing what you do, you are a true pioneer and the largest and best ideas are to come. I see God on you ... GOD Speed Brother

[@dakotac180]

He's the best, I love seeing celebrities use their platform for good, passing on the baton.

[@BristolBerg]

Is there an example where these corporate philanthropy endeavors resulted in success ? The PR can’t be louder than the effectiveness of the altruism.

[@lonestarvoid]

This was a splendid interview. I was just discussing the concept of focusing on owning equity so that our race isn't shutbout of the on coming classism that will be indirectly target at "minorities". Love seeing great black men.

[@amado7760]

Pharrell Williams is the man !!!!

[@nicho9761]

Great interview love it

[@chaz3862]

Amazingly dope interview 💡

[@mallorypineda9293]

Great interview!

[@sylviaboose793]

I love to hear Pharrell speak he is such a beautiful human being with a beautiful heart

[@leodarealest]

great convo

[@angiebnaturalstyles]

Great conversations 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@wendypipkin8684]

Great interview!!!

[@Msy.chrissy]

Wow I'd love to hear more about that mirroring

[@departfromevil2000]

Pharrell is so real with this sit down and that is what we need. We need actually change not just nice words that is what he was conveying. I truly believe the future is bright. And Embracing a mindset of domination we will prevail. Dominate every area of our life and the world!

[@theeuropeanreporter]

Yes Pharrell is so real in being a racist towards white people. Great, more racism, that's what the world needs

[@libertiarecordings468]

amazing interview fr

[@SantiBraz]

This video was tremendously insightful and helpful. Thank you Pharrell and Forbes.

[@englishcool247]

Greeting from El Salvador ....Great video

[@moodtwenty47]

thank you.

[@ir8r7figig9]

Wow ,the last minutes were DEEP❤

[@pjicy]

Extremely respect and all love for Pharrell.

[@teresathomas7772]

Thank you ❤

[@gofrenchy]

Great work Jabari

[@gerardolopez9368]

Incredible interview

[@SNAITHTOP]

Thank you!!! Hand clap 👏

[@MRNOFILTER718]

Powerful insightful words of wisdom from the legend Pharrell. These seeds will blossom, grow and flourish into the next generation.

[@omaixlay3643]

This is a great interview

[@fitforfreelance]

I love this talk on equity and how universal ideas are 💯

[@otrkemaco]

Love this one

[@chrisray803]

Love this.

[@KristenNichole]

Love this 💜

[@theplaymakertvshow]

One of my biggest inspirations....

[@tonymalomuzik]

My Favorite Pharrell interview.

[@yijielin714]

So impactful

[@sdjohnsononyoutube]

Good to Great by Jim Collins has gems. Cool that they brought that up as a reference for business people.

[@thedailydigs6195]

Great interview

[@lou2648]

This makes me very happy and proud. Thank you 🙏

[@Escobart911]

True inspiration

[@Joeyc0973]

Awesome interview!!! Very smart man!!👍🏽

[@zt1778]

This was a great interview, very well executed! From the surroundings to the music.

[@WhereisChrisJames]

Nice !

[@Occupy23]

Wonderful interview. Equity.

[@lastdragon999]

Beautiful🌟

[@masaka83]

Dope interview

[@karencalvin6504]

Powerful

[@ThaRealNan]

This is really amazing

[@weare1energymessages414]

Excellent

[@shawnster3396]

Perfect!

[@shaneblackwoodGodbless]

This dude speak with honesty and intelligence amazing

[@edoksjfk]

Pharrell .. a very smart man. It's his definition and distinction between good and great collaborator for me.

[@shadowess1961]

The most BEAUTIFUL interview with so much truth. A lot of this needs to be said more.

[@theeuropeanreporter]

...with so much racism... very sad

[@Think4yourself420]

This is definitely for the people! not personal gain or want or money…… Congratulations 🎊

[@macavelli8905]

Good conversation

[@HopeCourts-dc9nt]

I just love this Man in a way. Stay blessed! ❤✊🏾

[@karlwita_k]

Thank you 🙏🏽 #BlackArchitects

[@wolfalriffa3884]

Great thing. Great minds. Great hearts👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@addisonfoxfire9174]

Awesome❤

[@XMD439GP]

As a person of color, I like Pharrell's perspective "that we are not in the minority", a complete paradigm shift and a powerful one at that!

[@HIRISK]

Don’t mean you can blackball other ethnicities.

[@undisputedtruth6176]

What is a person of color are you purple

[@XMD439GP]

Nobody is being blackballed here@@HIRISK

[@XMD439GP]

If you refer to the color purple as in the movie, sure, I'm purple@@undisputedtruth6176

[@theeuropeanreporter]

What Pharrell does is extremely racist! Very sad

[@vanevans9599]

He's Bright and Forward thinking. Respect!

[@thegeenius]

powerful stuff..