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Pharrell Sued Again by Neptunes Partner over Unpaid Royalties
Chad Hugo alleges Pharrell Williams withheld up to $1 million in royalties and denied accounting access for their music duo and band, seeking damages in ongoing federal litigation.
- Chad Hugo initiated federal litigation alleging mismanagement of their businesses, suing Pharrell Williams over the running of two companies that manage The Neptunes and N.E.R.D..
- Hugo says he did not receive his agreed 25% share and repeatedly requested accounting records beginning in 2021, which the complaint says were ignored or incomplete.
- A filing alleges Pharrell Williams engaged in self-dealing, concealed material information and diverted revenues owed to Chad Hugo, including brand deal money from Adidas, and Hugo says many songs are `missing` from label portals.
- The complaint seeks damages potentially exceeding $1 million, claiming Hugo is owed at least $325,000 from N.E.R.D.'s final album, 2017's No One Ever Really Dies.
- The dispute adds a legal chapter to the duo's legacy while related federal cases continue, with reporters reaching out to Williams' lawyers and publicists for comment, but received no response.
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Chad Hugo Hits Pharrell Williams With A New Lawsuit Over N.E.R.D. Royalties
Gary Gershoff / Pharrell Williams / Chad Hugo No one ever really dies, but friendships and partnerships definitely do. The shocking rift between the dynamic producing duo of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo continues to grow. Hugo slapped Williams with a new lawsuit, claiming that Williams cut him out of business operations and withheld revenue. Per HypeBeast: Filed in federal court, the lawsuit centers on accusations that Williams engaged in “se…
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