“I hate politics. I despise them. It’s a magic trick. It’s not real. I don\u2019t believe in either side because if you\u2019re on either side, you\u2019re supporting division,” Williams said, according to Complex<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n “Yeah, it\u2019s not a popular point of view, but I just gotta say, when I think about it, the wells are drying up.”<\/p>\n During the event, Williams also addressed Black audience members and encouraged them to focus more on excellence rather than relying on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in this political climate.<\/p>\n PHARRELL WILLIAMS UNHAPPY WITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN VIRGINIA; OPENING PRIVATE NETWORK FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES<\/a><\/p>\n Pharrell Williams told a large audience he hates politics and criticized both political parties. (Ethan Miller\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n “Do you think for what it is that you do, do you think you\u2019re the best? Do you want the job because you\u2019re Black or because you\u2019re the best?” he asked.<\/p>\n “Do you want someone to support your startup because you\u2019re Black or because you\u2019re the best?” Williams continued. “I think now, for me, it\u2019s about us having the best ambition, and that\u2019s the reason why you should support these businesses. Yes, they happen to be Black and Brown, but it should be based on the fact that they\u2019re the best, not because of a shade of skin color.”<\/p>\n ROBERT DAVI CALLS OUT ‘HUGE DISCONNECT’ BETWEEN HOLLYWOOD FOR HARRIS AND ‘RANK-AND-FILE’ TEAMSTERS FOR TRUMP<\/a><\/p>\n Pharrell Williams appears ahead of the Grace for the World concert in St. Peter’s Square as part of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity promoting unity, at the Vatican Sept. 13, 2025. (Ciro De Luca\/Reuters)<\/p>\n Fox News Digital<\/a> reached out to representatives for Williams for comment.<\/p>\n In a 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Williams said he doesn’t “do politics” and became annoyed by celebrities<\/a> who publicly endorsed candidates.<\/p>\n “There are celebrities that I respect that have an opinion, but not all of them,” Williams said. “I\u2019m one of them people [who says], \u2018What the heck? Shut up. Nobody asked you.\u2019<\/p>\n THESE CELEBRITIES NEED TO THINK TWICE BEFORE GETTING POLITICAL, ‘NO FILTER’ HOST WARNS<\/a><\/p>\n Pharrell Williams previously criticized celebrity endorsements of politicians. (Angela Weiss\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n “When people get out there and get self-righteous, and they roll up their sleeves and s—, and they are out there walking around with a placard, ‘Shut up!’ So, no, I would rather stay out of the way, and, obviously, I\u2019m going to vote how I\u2019m going to vote. I care about my people, and I care about the country. But I feel there\u2019s a lot of work that needs to be done, and I\u2019m really about the action.”<\/p>\n![\"Pharrell](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pharrell-Williams.jpg\")
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