In short
The artists most similar to will.i.am are Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Akon, from the same hip hop and pop rap circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to will.i.am?
The artists most similar to will.i.am are Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Akon, from the same hip hop and pop rap circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like will.i.am?
With Digs you create a "Like will.i.am" Dig: a short session of Bandcamp tracks with the same sound, from independent artists.
What genre is will.i.am?
will.i.am is usually associated with hip hop and pop rap (artist · US · born 1975), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.