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American musical group known for fusing hip-hop, pop, dance, and electronic music, achieving massive global success in the 2000s. Formed in Los Angeles in 1995 originally as an alternative hip-hop group named Atban Klann. Signed to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records initially. Rebranded as Black Eyed Peas in 1998. Achieved mainstream breakthrough with the addition of vocalist Fergie in 2003 and the release of the album 'Elephunk'. Known for international chart-topping hits like 'Where Is the Love?', 'Shut Up', 'Let's Get It Started', 'My Humps', 'Boom Boom Pow', and 'I Gotta Feeling'. Won multiple Grammy Awards. Known for energetic live performances and genre-blending sound.

• The group underwent a significant image and sound transformation around 2003, shifting from conscious alternative hip-hop to a more pop and dance-oriented style to achieve mainstream success after initial albums underperformed commercially.
• Fergie (Stacy Ferguson) joined as the fourth member in 2003, replacing Kim Hill, and became a defining element of their peak success. Her departure in 2017 marked a major change for the group.
• Their 2003 single 'Where Is the Love?', featuring Justin Timberlake, became a massive global hit and an anthem addressing social issues post-9/11, though its political message contrasted with their later, more party-focused hits.
• Their 2009 single 'Boom Boom Pow' became their first US Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit, followed immediately by 'I Gotta Feeling', which spent a record-breaking 14 consecutive weeks at number one.
• After Fergie's departure, the core trio (will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo) continued, releasing music and incorporating new vocalists like J. Rey Soul.