| Chad Hugo Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 24, 1974 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Chad Hugo is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter who has worked with several well-known artists such as Snoop Dogg, Keyshia Cole, Nelly, Jay-Z, Jesse McCartney, and Justin Timberlake under the production duo the Neptunes.
Born Name
Charles Edward Hugo
Nick Name
Chase Chad, Neo-Thrift-Musica, Shimmy Hoffa
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Nationality
Education
Chad attended Princess Anne High School. He then went on to study at Kempsville High School.
He also studied on a Music Scholarship at Old Dominion University. Chad was presented with an Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music in 2021.
Occupation
Record Producer, Multi-instrumentalist, Singer, Songwriter
Genre
Hip hop, R&B
Instruments
Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Saxophone, Bass, Vocals
Labels
Chad has released his music with various record labels including Star Trak, Interscope, Fool’s Gold, Columbia Records, and I Am Other.
Net Worth
Chad Hugo’s net worth was $55 Million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8Â in or 173Â cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Chad has dated –
- Rachel Hugo (1997-2010) – Chad began dating a woman named Rachel Hugo in 1997. Later, the couple tied the knot with one another on September 26, 1998. Together, they are parents to 2 children. However, on September 30, 2010, Rachel and Chad legally parted ways.
- Priscilla Lynch Hugo (2012-Present) – Chad began dating Priscilla Lynch Hugo in 2012. Then, they got married on February 22, 2014. The couple has a son named Harley (b. 2015).
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
He has Filipino ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- He mostly wears a pair of sunglasses when in public.
- Raised eyebrows
Chad Hugo Facts
- He was brought up in Virginia Beach by a father who served as a Navy officer whilst his mother was a laboratory technician.
- Rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Pharrell Williams and Chad met one another for the first time in grade school in band class. They have since been best friends.
- He and Pharrell who created the production duo The Neptunes received the award for “Producers of the Year” at both The Source Awards and the Billboard Music Awards.
- Chad is one of the founding members of the hip-hop rock band N.E.R.D. with Pharrell Williams and rapper Shay Haley. N.E.R.D. is short for No-one Ever Really Dies and was formed in 1999.
- In April 2019, Chad was presented with the key to the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- Chad was to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020.
Featured Image By Chad Hugo / Instagram
