Pharrell Williams’ influence as a rapper is often overshadowed by his success as a producer and pop innovator, but that doesn’t mean his pen has been quiet. From his early days as one-half of The ...

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Forbes in September 2024. It has been updated in May 2025 to reflect new milestones, metrics and brand expansions.

Since the mid-1980s when hip-hop fully entered the popular culture, filmmakers have been including dope beats and great rhymes in the soundtracks of their movies, creating some of the best ...