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Born: March 15,1975 Location: East Los Angeles Birth Name: William James Adams Jr. Nicknames: Will-i-am, Zuper Blahq, and Will 1X Nationallity: Jamaican-American Will-i-am was raised by his mother, Debra, while his father was never present. His family was one of few African American families living in a Mexican American community. While in the projects, Will witnessed many drug conflicts, friends going to jail or dying, and gang activities. Will went to a public school in Western Los Angeles where he later met a soon-to-be member of the Black Eyed Peas, Allan Lindo (stage name apl.de.ap). As a member of the musical group, the Black Eyed Peas, Will-i-am has recieved many awards and numerous honors for his hard work, talent, and longevity through life's hardest struggles.
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Will overcame the problem of living a poor life by performing at clubs in East L.A. with Allan. Atban Klann, the music group consisting of Will and Allan, was noticed by Compton rapper Easy-E. Easy-E contracted them to the label Ruthless Records in 1991. Will's mother encouraged him to be a unique person and not grow up to be like the other kids in his neighborhood that became under the influence of illegal actions. She also supported him as he started to develope in his musical career. To help teenagers that grew up in the same living conditions as him, he has create the 'i am scholarship'. This scholarship was given to four men and covered all of their tuition, books, and fees. As Will became wealthier, he helped his family out with moving out the projects and into family homes. He has also payed off peoples' homes that were going to be foreclosed because of the poor economy.
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