Fans of Pharrell Williams are expressing dissatisfaction with his views on political endorsements from celebrities.

The 51-year-old, who has won 13 Grammy Awards, stated in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he doesn’t “really engage in politics” and sometimes feels “annoyed” when celebrities endorse specific candidates.

“There are respected celebrities who have opinions, but not everyone does,” he explained. “I often think, ‘What the heck? Just be quiet. Nobody asked you to share that.'”

When asked if he would permit a campaign to use his music, he criticized celebrities who become “self-righteous,” asserting that he prefers to “stay out of it.” He added, “Of course, I will vote according to my beliefs. I care about my community and my country, but there’s a lot of work to be done, and I am all about taking action.”

The singer of “Happy” compared himself to federal workers who “show up for duty every day” to serve the nation, irrespective of the political party in charge. However, he mentioned that there are “certain policies I support,” such as valuing “education,” and remarked that he is “unlikely to vote for anyone far-right.”

YSL News has attempted to contact Williams’ representatives for comments.

Pharrell Williams’ Views on Celebrity Political Endorsements Spark Outrage

His remarks quickly led to backlash across social media, with some labeling him as privileged for not feeling compelled to engage more in political matters.

“Must be nice to not worry about the outcome,” commented one user on X.

“This is such a privileged viewpoint lol,” another user chimed in.

Several others went to Williams’ Instagram to voice their disapproval.

“Choosing not to engage in politics is incredibly privileged and disconnected,” one comment read, with another person asking, “Are you able to avoid politics because your wealth guarantees accessibility regardless of who holds office?”

Another fan stated, “I appreciate your music, but please refrain from telling adults what they should or shouldn’t comment on. It’s fine for you to remain silent since the political issues may not affect you, but clearly, you just don’t care.”

Notably, despite his comments, Williams showed support for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential race and attended one of her rallies alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders.

“Politics isn’t my area of expertise,” he stated previously. “But I am a human being, a person with a family, someone who shares this planet with others. This election is too crucial for me to remain silent.”

In a 2016 Variety interview, Williams suggested that if “all women” across the nation voted for Clinton, “we wouldn’t have anything to worry about,” even though he acknowledged some of Clinton’s past dishonesty.

“People don’t realize they are being biased against her gender,” he commented. “‘I don’t trust her.’ But you trust (Trump)? That concerns me. Yes, she is a woman, but she lies no more than any politician.”

Moreover, in 2018, Williams sent a cease-and-desist notice to then-President Donald Trump for using his song “Happy” during a political event shortly after a mass shooting, stating that there was “nothing ‘happy’ about the tragedy” that had befallen the nation.

The interview with Williams was released a day after Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president, with Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas also posting a video endorsing Harris on the same day.

Contributors: Cydney Henderson and Maria Puente, YSL News