Pharrell Speaks Out on "Blurred Lines" Verdict

In what is to be a continuing public battle, Pharrell has released a statement regarding the verdict reached in the “Blurred Lines” debacle. Last week it was announced that Robin Thicke and Pharrell would be appealing the judge’s decision, and today, Pharrell made a statement with the Financial Times, stating that the outcome of the trial has threatened the creativity of aspiring artists. The Marvin Gaye family has announced that they will defend their actions as far as need be. Read Pharrell’s statement below; we will keep you updated in the ongoing debate.

“The verdict handicaps any creator out there who is making something that might be inspired by something else. If we lose our freedom to be inspired, we’re going to look up one day and the entertainment industry as we know it will be frozen in litigation. This is about protecting the intellectual rights of people who have ideas.”