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“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.”