# Pharrell Pushes to Dismiss Chad Hugo Copyright Lawsuit

> Pharrell Williams seeks dismissal of Chad Hugo's copyright lawsuit after three years of vague claims.
- Title: Pharrell Pushes to Dismiss Chad Hugo Copyright Lawsuit
- Summary: Pharrell Williams seeks dismissal of Chad Hugo's copyright lawsuit after three years of vague claims. Pharrell Williams argues Chad Hugo's lawsuit lacks…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pharrell-wants-chad-hugo-copyright-lawsuit-dismissed-1235639252
- Author: Nancy Dillon
- Published: 2026-10-07T21:36:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pharrell williams, chad hugo, neptunes, copyright lawsuit, federal court, music business
## Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo
Pharrell Williams is pushing to dismiss Chad Hugo's copyright lawsuit after three years of vague claims.
## Lawsuit Claims Vague
Hugo named no specific songs in the original complaint, listing only the album No One Ever Really Dies.
## Amended Complaints
Later versions listed eight songs not on the album, but Hugo dropped all eight from a second amended complaint.
## Current Claim
The latest version identifies only EarthGang's 'U Gotta', but doesn't specify if Hugo claims composition, recording, or both.
## Motion for Dismissal
Williams argues the second amended complaint is too vague for defendants to reasonably prepare a response.
## Next Steps
Hugo's lawyer has not responded, and the court has not yet ruled on the dismissal motion.
## Key takeaway

Pharrell Williams argues Chad Hugo's lawsuit lacks specific copyright claims, requesting dismissal of the entire case.