Pharrell Says He & Former Neptunes Partner Chad Hugo Are Not On Speaking Terms: ‘I Love Him & Always Wish Him The Absolute Best’

Chad Hugo, Pharrell

Pharrell Says He & Former Neptunes Partner Chad Hugo Are Not On Speaking Terms: ‘I Love Him & Always Wish Him The Absolute Best’

Music vet Pharrell recently opened up about his estranged relationship with Chad Hugo.

The “Happy” singer revealed that he and his former Neptunes partner are no longer speaking to one another, though he says he still has nothing but love for his fellow musician.

Chad Hugo, Pharrell

Pharrell, 51, spoke about the matter during a recent interview. After being asked about how the two are doing since Chad Hugo, 50, filed a lawsuit against him, the Grammy award winner stated:

“I always wish him the absolute best.”

Chad Hugo

Confirming that they are currently not “on speaking terms,” he added:

“I love him, and I always wish him the absolute best, and I’m very grateful for our time together.”

Pharrell

Pharrell and Chad Hugo, who reportedly have been friends since the 7th grade, joined forces for the Neptunes in 1992. The group has produced a number of Billboard charting hits for big name artists such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kelis, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and more, as well as for Pharrell himself.

Throughout their career, they’ve earned a number of accolades including three Grammy’s for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, Best Pop Vocal Album for Timberlake’s Justified and Best Rap Song for “Money Maker” by Ludacris.

Chad Hugo, Pharrell

Earlier this year, Hugo reportedly filed a complaint against Pharrell, claiming that his ex-collaborator is attempting to monopolize their group name by “fraudulently” seeking control of its trademark. The case is reportedly still ongoing.

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