Pharrell Hits Back At Chad Hugo's Financial Impropriety Allegations

Pharrell Williams Claims Neptunes Lawsuit Is 'Premature'

Pharrell Williams is hitting back at claims of financial impropriety from his former Neptunes partner, Chad Hugo. According to a statement obtained by Billboard, representatives for the famed producer noted that “a standard accounting review is already in progress.” The lawsuit filed by Hugo was referred to as “premature,” and reps for Williams claim there might not even be a dispute. The statement continues, “If the accounting review determines…

Pharrell Hits Back At Chad Hugo's Financial Impropriety Allegations

2026 is shaping up to be another successful year for Pharrell. Unfortunately, however, there seems to be just one thing in the way. Earlier this month, it was reported that he’s being sued by his Neptunes collaborator, Chad Hugo. Hugo, who was also a member of the band N.E.R.D. alongside Pharrell and Shay Haley, accuses the Virginia Beach-born performer of financial impropriety. Allegedly, he “has not received his appropriate share of royalties …

Pharrell Williams sued by former Neptunes member Chad Hugo over alleged unpaid royalties

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