Pharrell Surprises Student Performers at NYC Middle School

Pharrell surprised an upper Manhattan middle school rock band Friday morning by sneaking on stage and grooving along during their school concert. After embracing the shocked and crying students from The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School's modern band program, he encouraged them to continue crooning their way through two of his new songs, "I See A Victory" and "Runnin'" from the soundtrack of the upcoming drama, "Hidden Figures."
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[@tonyhaynes9080]

It may be just a couple of hours for Pharrell, but for these youngsters, this moment will live with them forever.

[@laman8914]

That's why ppl love Pharrell. He acknowledges his fans and institutions playing his music and wanting to get kids on this path. Great guy

[@geraldmontoya2791]

When the lead vocalist started to emotionally get distracted into cry Pharrell could have hugged her and stopped everything from happening but she stood back and encouraged her and gave her strength to continue on with the rest of the musicians that is the epitome of teaching you cannot teach how to teach you only can have the gift from God and I guess I got to say God gave for Outback gift in that moment he taught that little girl how to push on and keep on singing that was amazing

[@JennMelo]

Gerald Montoya 😭 THANK YOU!

[@dh3279]

Pharrell is one of the coolest nicest most decent human beings on the planet.

[@TheJdellinger]

Awesomeness. Great to see him out there inspiring kids.

[@tylercollins7297]

Love the drummer getting it when Pharrell walked out.

[@timkruse9912]

lol he the real mvp

[@rosemaryborrel]

Tyler Collins I'll make sure to tell him when I see him tomorrow

[@TheJdellinger]

Tyler Collins yessss

[@dianehutton7810]

I Love Pharrell Songs and this is Amazing him performing for the kids♥️

[@opinionatorX]

NIce! Kids keep pluggin at it. You are the Future and we need you!

[@jayrialvarez3714]

ah i remember this and looking back this was an amazing experience

[@glennhoddle10]

That lead singer has a unique voice and style. Adorable too when she kept breaking down due to Pharrell's presence. Does anyone here know whether she is pursuing singing as a career?

[@cubinicanita]

that was me! thank you :)

[@glennhoddle10]

@@cubinicanita Wow....you are seriously talented for someone so young...how old are you now ? I do hope you are studying /pursuing a career in the arts...are you ?

[@Faaade_]

That lead was so adorable : ) awwww this was sweet

[@sheilamccullough2616]

EclecticFlavor. she is

[@JennMelo]

EclecticFlavor. Thank you 😊 she’s my baby girl. Those kids are talented. Kept their composer. True professionals

[@Caladesi143]

Some good friends of mine met Pharrell in a lounge before a trip headed to Dubia and they said he was the nicest most down to earth cool dude ever.

[@mrtardis1700]

Pharrell is the Definition of Happiness💙💙

[@mrwhatever6428]

Kid love this man...so do I...pharrell awesome tho

[@seanatkinson770]

A truly beautiful soul.

[@1975helbert]

Im surprised. Grate talent and grate man too Congrats

[@jennydiazvigneault5548]

Pharrell is just a really really great guy.

[@limster5419]

I went to this middle school . Definitely had great times in music group

[@mazieg7072]

I've never seen him without that big ol hat covering half his face.What a handsome man he is!!

[@tolandrussell7150]

Pharrell has a kind heart

[@mf5531]

that was so nice of him !

[@joaoangelofrare5729]

TOP Pharrell.....Abraços de um fã do Brasil.

[@JennMelo]

Pharrell said it. We need more charter schools like The Equity Charter School (TEP)

[@donbrassco301]

More Indepentant Schz😎

[@donaldhill2972]

Love this!

[@erenjaeger3713]

I remember i was there people where like sign my book it was awsome

[@Sunakfilth]

Magic 🎼🎶

[@dee725]

I remember when this happened...Jayri...it's okay. Everyone had so much fun!! My friend Allen cried!

[@angelawise8070]

Wow its like hes performance so well awsome videos has a special moment

[@rodmarielmarinez2808]

I CANT BELIVE HE CAME TO MY SCHOOL

[@johnnyfarout]

that young girl is a... trooper!

[@gillianwhitelocke9614]

This is fantastic

[@zimmibsc3745]

I Like this surprise ❤️

[@rosannasuero2952]

OMG I go to that school it was so fun

[@robertevans1486]

So much fun, not so fun!

[@Guitarwizza1]

This is cool!!

[@myrnafernandez1835]

WOW Love this good job wow

[@jsarria73]

OMG 😳😳 this is amazing 🤩🤩 woow what a performance which middle school 🏫 was that woow 😲😅😅

[@jawadjahid7526]

I can really understand the reaction of fans, who wouldn't be in shock, like seriously?

[@jayrialvarez3714]

AGREED

[@d-pink1580]

Respect. 😎👏

[@donaldhill2972]

Awesome comments!

[@PInk77W1]

I’m happy

[@hurielsilva3256]

He went to my school OMG

[@Detrimental313]

That's so cool man

[@pharrellphan]

WHY AM I CRYINGSNDJJSJS

[@sheilamccullough2616]

they doing good

[@alyssaa5653]

I go to TEP too

[@lizielue3411]

Hey NYDN! Long time no see,, “how you do?”

[@genojames9326]

That gym look like east side high !! Lean on me

[@wilfridfred1055]

Even me after 3 shot of vodka ,Will made an most inspiring speech,plus as a musician. ..come on pharell, da fuck

[@ramsharma-kp1um]

should have been a duet skateboard :p

[@itzz_damianis_mateo4125]

OMG

[@bumpsvlogs9413]

tep is my school

[@sndbjshsjsns]

i saw this In my dream last night he was wearing that coat 😭😭😭😭😭

[@user-dk6to1nm1d]

Фаррелл уильямс крутой чувак

[@difarrell5625]

О да ,люблю его!

[@melissawoody809]

😊

[@melissawoody809]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@zodiacalz2715]

Oh shit that my close friend jayri (the ploffy hair and purple with flowers sweater))

[@jayrialvarez3714]

hai z

[@zodiacalz2715]

hi jay

[@megagirlz5466]

I'm so happy for you guys. I wish he would come to my school. hey can you guys check out my girl group's version of "Runnin' ? it's on my channel . Thanks

[@ddotbriscoe]

I'm in tep

[@laaguilar]

it was noisy and I know because I go to that school and was there when it happened

[@jurgels22]

Belgium army pants

[@stacysimms2709]

What song is this?

[@thesolomind]

This was In George Washington high school in Washington heights NYC

[@ericpaul7628]

Ain't it great

[@Slot1025]

Pharrell is an inspiration to other Gay men👍

[@donbrassco301]

Name Of The Sch🤔

[@donbrassco301]

TEP😎

[@disnox9223]

he did not perform with them as announced tho

[@missdragonluckychina2449]

why do people wave a hand in front of their face when the are surprised?

[@DHSpolo]

charter schools work

[@andrewmerchan8484]

No more crossing your face these sheep have made me mad and driven mum insane

[@wilspu5590]

Policeman should of join in

[@missdragonluckychina2449]

is pharell part Asian?

[@sweetmusx]

His parents are both African-American

[@cynthiadesirwilson319]

miss dragon lucky china I know that he has some peruvian genes .

[@Mazingo95]

the mother of Pharrell she is of origin "negrito philippines"

[@TheJbcoching]

+243cédric972 no he is not. stop trolling

[@elainewarren8552]

miss dragon lucky..I was wondering the same! He's a cutie!!

[@MrTagapinasako]

They can use some more work on the singing.

[@JennMelo]

Oh they have improved alright ☺️

[@Vic-Valentine]

awkward

[@jamesdarnley8584]

Ive seen him do this before. He never joins in or sings. Waste of time him being there.