Music producer and frequent collaborator Bryan Michael Cox has publicly responded to the civil lawsuit filed against him this week by pop superstar Usher, which seeks to recover an unpaid $1.7 million loan.
Usher filed the suit against Cox and his business partners, but Cox released a statement denying direct involvement in the financial transaction, claiming he is only a “passive minority shareholder” in the company involved.
Addressing the news, Cox stressed the importance of carefully choosing business partners, regardless of the investment size.
“I’ve learned a lot recently about being careful with who you choose to invest in a business with. No matter how small the investment…,” Cox wrote. “I’m currently in the middle of a failed deal that I didn’t orchestrate, and while the situation has been disappointing, I know my name will be cleared by both sides. It’s just unfortunate that this clarity didn’t come sooner.”
The Grammy-winning producer stated that his legal team has advised him regarding the lawsuit involving the company where the loan originated. “I was not a participant in that business transaction and have no involvement in the ongoing legal process,” he asserted. Cox told fans that the legal battle has not fractured his decades-long relationship with the singer. “While I’m unable to share more details right now, I want to make one thing absolutely clear: my 27-year friendship with @usher remains fully intact.”
Cox, who has produced numerous hits for Usher over the years, concluded by thanking supporters who reached out with concern.