"Where Is the Love?" is a song by the American hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas. It was released on May 12, 2003, as the lead single from their third album, Elephunk (2003). The song features vocals from Justin Timberlake, who also helped write the chorus, although he is not officially credited as an artist on the single. It was the first single to feature Fergie as an official member of the group
. The song addresses social and political issues and became a major commercial success, topping the charts in several countries including the UK, Australia, and Ireland, and peaking at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was nominated for two Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
. In 2016, The Black Eyed Peas released a new version titled "#WHERESTHELOVE" featuring many other artists and a children's choir, with proceeds going to will.i.am's charity foundation. There was also a bilingual Spanish/English version released later that year
. In summary, "Where Is the Love?" is a socially conscious hit single by The Black Eyed Peas from their 2003 album Elephunk , featuring Justin Timberlake and marking a turning point in the group's mainstream success
