Current Status of the Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas are not currently active as a full group. will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo continue solo careers, while Fergie has not rejoined the group since 2018. The group has not released new studio music as a quartet since the 2010 album "The Beginning" and has not announced a reunion tour or album. will.i.am has focused on technology and brand work, while Taboo and apl.de.ap continue releasing solo music and touring independently. For details on will.i.am's recent ventures, see his profile on Forbes. Forbes profile on will.i.am
The group's last major public appearance together was a brief reunion at a 2022 charity event, but no official group activity has followed. Taboo released solo projects including the 2014 album "Blurred Lines" and continues to act and perform live. apl.de.ap remains active with solo music and philanthropic work through his charitable foundation. Fergie has pursued a solo career with releases in the 2020s and has not publicly commented on a group reunion. No official statement from any member has confirmed a return to group activity as of the latest public reports. Billboard coverage on Black Eyed Peas reunion rumors
Group History and Key Milestones
The Black Eyed Peas formed in Los Angeles in 1995 as a hip-hop group before adding Fergie in 2003. Their 2005 album "Monkey Business" and 2009 album "The E.N.D." produced global hits including "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling." The group won multiple Grammy Awards and topped charts in over 20 countries. will.i.am served as the primary producer and frontman, while Taboo and apl.de.ap provided vocals and stage energy. The group's commercial peak included a record-breaking run on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold-out world tours. Rolling Stone history of the Black Eyed Peas
Fergie left the group in 2018 to focus on her solo career and family, with no formal announcement of a permanent split. The remaining members continued performing under the Black Eyed Peas name with guest vocalists and have not filled Fergie's role permanently. The group's catalog remains popular on streaming platforms, with billions of streams for their biggest hits. will.i.am has invested in tech startups and AI-focused ventures, expanding his brand beyond music. The group's legacy is defined by their crossover appeal, blending hip-hop, pop, and dance music across multiple decades. AllMusic biography of the Black Eyed Peas
Solo Careers and Recent Projects
will.i.am has released solo albums and founded the technology company i.am+, which focuses on AI and wearable devices. He has also served as a judge on talent shows and a brand ambassador for multiple global companies. Taboo has acted in film and television, released solo music, and continues to tour. apl.de.ap has pursued solo projects and