Pharrell Williams has issued a statement regarding the recent lawsuit filed by his longtime Neptunes partner Chad Hugo. In a comment shared with Complex, a representative for Pharrell said that a standard accounting review is already underway and described the lawsuit as premature, noting that there may not ultimately be a dispute between the parties. According to the statement, if the review determines that money is owed, the appropriate payment will be made.
The rep added that Pharrell has consistently acted in good faith, has great respect for Chad Hugo, and hopes the situation can be resolved in a way that honors their shared history as collaborators. As of now, the matter appears to be in an early stage, with the accounting review expected to play a key role in determining next steps. Fans will be watching closely as this story develops.
“A standard accounting review is already in progress,” the rep said. “The lawsuit filed is premature as there may not even be a dispute between the parties. If the accounting review determines that money is owed, the appropriate party will pay it. Pharrell has consistently acted in good faith. He has great respect for Chad and looks forward to resolving this in a way that honors their shared history.”
