Pharrell's Ex-Neptunes Partner Not Happy, Sues For Royalties

By Craig Clough ( January 26, 2026, 7:28 PM EST) -- Pharrell Williams was sued in California federal court Friday by his former songwriter partner Chad Hugo, who claims the pop superstar owes him for unpaid royalties and access to financial records related to their collaboration as The Neptunes....

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