About the Black Eyed Peas

Eazy-Es death in 1995 brought an end to any hope for further deals with Ruthless. Will and apl trudged on, recruited another dancer/MC, Taboo, and reappeared as Black Eyed Peas. BEP began playing shows around L.A., impressing fans with their MC skills and footwork. Their 1998 debut, Behind the Front, was widely acclaimed. Unlike most hip-hop acts of that time, they performed with a live band. The hit single from the album,"Joints and Jam", was also featured on the Bulworth soundtrack. Their second album, 2000's Bridging the Gap, featured Macy Gray.

The group's third album, 2003's Elephunk, featured a new member, Fergie, who replaced previous singer Kim Hill. Elephunks first single, "Where is the Love", featured Justin Timberlake and became their first major hit. Elephunk won the group worldwide success and went gold and platinum in the US, UK, Germany and other countries.

BEP returned with Monkey Business, which made them widely popular due to the success of My Humps. "Don't Phunk with My Heart" was a hit in the U.S. and reached number three on the Billboard 100. The song also earned them another Grammy for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group. "My Humps" was an immediate success in the U.S.; however, many critics and fans mocked the song for its lack of content. Despite this, the album Monkey Business went certified triple platinum. In April 2006 BEP hit the road for a worldwide tour with Flipsyde and The Pussycat Dolls.