John Oates breaks his silence after Darryl Hall lawsuit and talks about empathy

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by Johnny Oleksinski

John Oates broke his silence after his assistant Darryl Hall filed a mysterious lawsuit against him.

On his social media channels, Oates, 75, said: Posted a Thanksgiving message Thursday heralds “a more compassionate and supportive world.”

“During this time of collective reflection and connection with loved ones, let’s not forget those facing challenges globally,” the Hall & Oates musician wrote.

“As we come together, consider reaching out to support those in need – whether through local charities or international humanitarian initiatives. I hope our collective efforts contribute to a more compassionate and supportive world.”

Fans were stunned when it was revealed that Hall, 77, filed a lawsuit against Oates in Nashville, Tennessee on November 16.

Details of the rift are sparse as the lawsuit is currently sealed, but documents related to it are titled “Contract/Debt.”

However, sources told TMZ that the pair were in arbitration to set “the ground rules for who can sing what as a solo artist, along with financial issues of course.”

One day after the lawsuit was filed, the court issued a temporary restraining order against Oates on November 17.

Shortly before Oates was scheduled to perform in Colorado and Arizona on November 9 and 10, his concerts were postponed until next year. Meanwhile, Hole performed a concert in Tokyo on Thursday that was said to be filled with the group’s greatest hits.

Some of the many classics that Hall & Oates have performed since they met in 1970 include “Rich Girl,” “Maneater,” and “You Make My Dreams.” Twenty-nine of the 33 singles charted on Billboard’s Hot 100.