Exploitation Claims by Singer Kelis Against Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo
American singer-songwriter, Kelis, has alleged exploitation by The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo during the release of her first two albums.
The 40-year-old singer revealed that the duo assisted in producing her debut album Kaleidoscope, which was released in 1999, as well as her second studio album, Wanderland, which was released in 2001. However, she claims to have received “nothing” from the releases, asserting that she was “blatantly lied to and tricked.”
In a recent interview with The Guardian, the ex-wife of legendary rapper Nas expressed her initial belief that The Neptunes provided a “pure” and “creative safe space” during the production of her first album.
Recounting her experience at the age of 19, Kelis stated, “It ended up not being that at all. I wa...