AceShowbiz - Will.i.am, the Black Eyed Peas frontman known for hits like "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feelin' ", recently spoke at the AfroTech conference in Houston. Despite his wealth, Will.i.am revealed that he still lacks a permanent residence, stating, "I'm making it... but I ain't bought the house that says 'I made it.' "

Recalling his childhood in a South Los Angeles housing project, Will.i.am credited his ambition to the adversity he faced. "My best friend got shot," he shared in an interview with PEOPLE, "that's where I get ambition from." However, success in music and tech investments has not diminished his connection to his community.

Will.i.am is the founder and CEO of Fyi.AI, a messenger and tool that streamlines apps. He believes that "you don't need a thousand apps, especially when apps don't talk to each other."

Despite his success, Will.i.am continues to give back. Inspired by a volunteering experience after the 2005 tsunami, he established robotics classes and college access programs in his neighborhood's struggling schools. "Here we are and we have kids that now graduated from Stanford and Brown and Dartmouth," he proudly stated.

Will.i.am's journey is a testament to the power of ambition and the importance of giving back. He remains driven to find his futuristic dream home, which will signify his ultimate achievement. "When I get that house," he said, "then I've made it."