Will.i.am: The Unauthorized Biography' traces the rise to fame & fortune of William James Adams, Jr. (stage name Will.i.am). The book explores his troubled childhood & shows how his early love of flamboyant dress & his talent to rap saved him from the sad fates that befell many of his friends & neighbours. Bringing the story up to date, it reveals the truth behind his self-confessed 'freak out' in 2008, his mixed fortunes as a manager, his relationship with pop princess Cheryl Cole & his eventful first series as a judge on ' The Voice'. His role on this show has propelled Will.i.am to ever more remarkable stature, playing a key role at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert, a stint carrying the Olympic torch & working alongside NASA on a project designed to inspire children to get involved in science. He has also been praised for his philanthropic work, most recently donating the majority of his earnings from ' The Voice' to the Prince's Trust. This is the perfect book for fans of this enigmatic individual, at last revealing the truth behind the shades.