Chad Hugo's Royalty Dispute with Pharrell Williams: Unreleased Kendrick Lamar Track and Neptunes Works

Chad Hugo's Royalty Dispute with Pharrell Williams: Unreleased Kendrick Lamar Track and Neptunes Works

Chad Hugo has expanded his claims against Pharrell Williams, alleging that he has not received royalties for various Neptunes tracks, including a potentially unreleased Kendrick Lamar song. Pharrell's representative previously stated that an accounting review was underway and that Pharrell acted in good faith. Hugo's amended complaint, filed in February, highlights his copyright interests in Neptunes works and alleges that he has not been properly compensated for his contributions. The complaint mentions specific tracks, such as those by Rosalía, Pharrell f/ 21 Savage and Tyler, The Creator, and Latto, where Hugo claims joint authorship and co-ownership. The filing also references a track titled "Pure," speculated to be a Kendrick Lamar song. A potential statute of limitations issue could complicate the case. Additional comments from Pharrell's representative may be forthcoming.