""Williams engaged in self-dealing, concealed material information, and...diverted revenues owed to plaintiff," wrote Hugo's attorney, Brent J. Lehman, in the suit. "Such willful, fraudulent, and malicious conduct warrants the imposition of punitive damages." In a subsequent email to , Lehman claims that "Mr. Hugo had no choice but to seek substantial compensation and accountability in court.""
""Plaintiff has not received his appropriate share of royalties in connection with The Neptunes and N.E.R.D.'s album sales and released music, as well as distributions from touring income, and various merchandising deals.""
""withholding royalties and refusing to hand over documents that would help Hugo figure out how much he's owed.""
Chad Hugo filed a lawsuit against Pharrell Williams alleging self-dealing, concealment of material information, and diversion of revenues owed to Hugo from Neptunes and N.E.R.D. ventures. The complaint seeks up to $1 million related to N.E.R.D.'s 2017 album No One Ever Really Dies and alleges more than $575,000 owed from a merchandising arrangement since fall 2023. The filing expands a separate 2024 trademark dispute and asserts that Williams has withheld royalties and refused to provide documents needed to calculate amounts due. Hugo's legal team says Hugo sought monthly statements, books, and records beginning in 2021.
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