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Pharrell Williams Reflects on Being Fired from McDonald's for Eating Nuggets

The Grammy-winning artist shared his humorous fast-food past during a BBC Radio 2 interview.

  • Pharrell Williams, now a successful musician and fashion designer, was fired three times from his first job at McDonald's.
  • He admitted to being let go for laziness and for eating chicken nuggets while on the job.
  • Despite his rocky start in fast food, Pharrell went on to achieve significant success in the music industry.
  • His career highlights include chart-topping hits such as 'Happy,' 'Blurred Lines,' and 'Get Lucky.'
  • Beyond music, Pharrell has made a name for himself in fashion, serving as Louis Vuitton's men's creative director since 2023.
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