Williams admits that the controversy surrounding “Blurred Lines", his collaboration with Robin Thicke and T.I., made him realize how some of his songs “catered” to a sexist culture.
Williams’s entrepreneurship extends to charitable work. He has launched an initiative to help Black and Latinx startup founders realize their dreams. His non-profit Black Ambition is inspired by the opening lyrics of his song with Jay Z, “Entrepreneur”: “I am Black ambition.”
Williams has remained loyal to Sony/ATV Music Publishing throughout his career. After 20-plus years of active involvement in the company’s inner workings and creative output, he ranks in its roster’s top-five most licensed artists.