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Pharrell Wins Copyright Lawsuit Against Chad Hugo

Updated 2026-10-07 21:40 UTC 1 source Positive

Pharrell Williams has successfully had his copyright lawsuit against Chad Hugo dismissed. The judge ruled that Hugo’s claims were 'vague and ambiguous,' leaving the case in Pharrell's favor.

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Pharrell Wants ‘Vague and Ambiguous’ Chad Hugo Copyright Lawsuit Tossed

“As incomprehensible as it is, it appears that Hugo has no idea which compositions or sound recordings he supposedly authored," Pharrell's new dismissal motion says

2026-10-07 21:36 UTC