Music producer and frequent collaborator Bryan Michael Cox has publicly responded to the civil lawsuit filed in opposition to him this week by pop famous person Usher, which seeks to recuperate an unpaid $1.7 million mortgage.

Usher filed the go well with in opposition to Cox and his enterprise companions, however Cox launched a press release denying direct involvement within the monetary transaction, claiming he’s solely a “passive minority shareholder” within the firm concerned.

Addressing the information, Cox confused the significance of rigorously selecting enterprise companions, whatever the funding dimension.

“I’ve realized quite a bit not too long ago about being cautious with who you select to put money into a enterprise with. Irrespective of how small the funding…,” Cox wrote. “I’m at present in the course of a failed deal that I didn’t orchestrate, and whereas the state of affairs has been disappointing, I do know my title shall be cleared by either side. It’s simply unlucky that this readability didn’t come sooner.”

The Grammy-winning producer acknowledged that his authorized crew has suggested him concerning the lawsuit involving the corporate the place the mortgage originated. “I used to be not a participant in that enterprise transaction and haven’t any involvement within the ongoing authorized course of,” he asserted. Cox advised followers that the authorized battle has not fractured his decades-long relationship with the singer. “Whereas I’m unable to share extra particulars proper now, I wish to make one factor completely clear: my 27-year friendship with @usher stays totally intact.”

Cox, who has produced quite a few hits for Usher over time, concluded by thanking supporters who reached out with concern.