Bryan-Michael Cox moved on Wednesday to distance himself from the core allegations in a $1.7 million lawsuit filed by Usher in Fulton County, issuing a public statement that framed his role in the disputed restaurant investment as minimal and uninvolved. The Grammy-winning songwriter and producer addressed the matter in an Instagram post featuring vintage photos of him and the singer, using the platform to counter growing speculation that the litigation signaled a fracture in their decades-long working relationship.
Cox said he has “learned a lot recently” about exercising caution in business partnerships, noting he is “currently in the middle of a failed deal that I didn’t orchestrate.”
The statement suggests Cox was pulled into a financial arrangement he did not oversee, despite his name surfacing in early reports about the lawsuit. He added that he expects his name will be “cleared by both sides.” The indication that the parties involved will acknowledge his limited role. Although he described it as “unfortunate that this clarity didn’t come sooner.”
Bryan Michael-Cox Responds To Usher’s Restaurant Lawsuit
Addressing the legal dispute more directly, Cox said his attorneys recently advised him of “a lawsuit involving a company where I am only a passive minority shareholder.”
He stated he was “not a participant in that business transaction and have no involvement in the ongoing legal process.” He’s confused by the language intended to separate his legal exposure from that of other stakeholders. His characterization of himself as a passive investor positions him outside the alleged mismanagement at issue in Usher’s complaint.
Cox’s post also sought to preempt speculation about personal fallout between the longtime collaborators. He emphasized that his “27-year friendship with @usher remains fully intact.” Proving that the lawsuit does not reflect a breakdown in their professional or personal relationship. The inclusion of archival photos underscored that message, portraying continuity rather than conflict.
Cox closed by thanking supporters for their “love, patience, and understanding.” He notes that he could not provide additional details at this stage.
His statement suggests he anticipates resolving the matter without reputational harm, even as the litigation proceeds in Fulton County.
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