Daryl Hall and John Oates, from the iconic musical duo Hall & Oates, are at war with each other.
News broke that Hall is suing Oates over the latter's plans to sell a stake in their joint venture, Whole Oats Enterprises LLP to Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC.
A day before, the details of the controversial and eyebrow-raising lawsuit were not shared with the public, as the suit was classified as sealed, but they were labeled "contract/debt."
It was later revealed that the judge temporarily blocked the sale while the legal battle was ensuing.
John Oates Breaks Silence Regarding Feud?
According to the New York Post, Oates has broken his silence amid the legal dispute, however, instead of addressing the issue straight on, he decided to share a message about Thanksgiving.
"During this time of communal reflection and connection with loved ones, let's not forget those experiencing challenges globally," the singer wrote in a social media post.
"As we come together, consider reaching out to support those in need-whether through local charities or international humanitarian initiatives. May our collective efforts contribute to a more compassionate and supportive world."
Daryl Hall Fuel Feud Rumors
On the other hand, Hall did not shy away from sharing his point of view in regard to his music partner and their decades-long partnership.
"You think John Oates is my partner? He's my business partner. He's not my creative partner," he said during an interview.
"John and I are brothers, but we are not creative brothers. We are business partners. We made records called Hall & Oates together, but we've always been very separate, and that's a really important thing for me."
Hall is suing Oates, preventing him from selling his part of Whole Oates Enterprises to Primary Wave Music, after all, they already own a "significant interest" in their back catalog for more than 15 years.
Hall also expressed his disappointment and dismay regarding that transaction: "Oh, in the early days, it got sold off for me and I didn't get the money," he said, and also advised other artists to retain their publishing rights.
The news of the music duo's feud came as a surprise to their fans, who expressed their sadness online.
"So it's basically money that has driven them apart. how sad. The root of all evil," one wrote.
"This is like mac taking out a restraining order against cheese.," another added.
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