https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pharrell-chad-hugo-neptunes-copyright-infringement-lawsuit-1235644309/
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“For three decades, Hugo and Pharrell Williams wrote and produced records together under that name.”
““But The Neptunes were two people.”
“The complaint continued to identify No One Ever Really Dies as a source of alleged damages that could exceed $1 million.”
““Defendants ask the court to write Chad Hugo out of The Neptunes on the pleadings, before a single document has been produced,” Hugo’s new filing, obtained by Rolling Stone , states.”
“Over the past few years, Williams has sought to erase Hugo from one of the greatest hip-hip duos of all time.”
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“Theo Wargo/WireImage The Neptunes’ Chad Hugo is pushing back against an effort by his estranged production partner , Pharrell Williams , to dismiss his copyright infringement lawsuit , accusing Williams of trying to erase his contributions to one of hip-hop’s most influential duos.”
“Hugo said his work as a songwriter, producer, arranger, and performer was central to their success, though Williams was the public face of their partnership.”
“Hugo has always been at the center of The Neptunes success and is equally responsible for the duo’s special place in the industry.”
“In his motion to dismiss, Williams argued that after three years and three versions of the complaint, Hugo failed to clearly identify a copyright claim that belongs in federal court.”
“were indispensable to the commercial value, goodwill, and brand recognition associated with these ventures,” Hugo’s second amended complaint read.”
“This case is about Williams’ effort to rewrite history and turn The Neptunes’ success into the work of only one person.” Hugo calls Williams’ demand for more specific information “especially unfair,” arguing that he repeatedly sought royalty statements, financial records, and other documents between 2021 and 2024 but received “almost nothing, despite counsel’s acknowledgment that additional documents exist.” Lawyers for Williams did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment on Friday.”
“In a new court filing, Hugo and his lawyer, Brent Lehman, dispute Williams’ contention that the lawsuit identifies only one song at issue.”
“Hugo says he singled out EarthGang’s “U Gotta” as one example because he was allegedly removed from the track’s credits despite the recording artists themselves acknowledging his contributions.”
“In his lawsuit, Hugo said he and Williams co-founded the Neptunes and N.E.R.D., establishing themselves among the “most influential musical forces of their generation” with an innovative sound that helped shape modern hip-hop, R&B, and pop music.”
“Instead, Hugo says the case encompasses a much broader body of work stemming from compositions the two created during nearly 50 studio sessions between 2019 and 2021.”
“album No One Ever Really Dies.”
“The latest version of the complaint names only EarthGang’s “U Gotta,” without specifying whether Hugo is claiming rights to the musical composition, the sound recording or both, Williams argued.”