John Oates Shares Social Media Post About 'Connection with Loved Ones' amid Daryl Hall Lawsuit

“Let’s not forget those who are experiencing challenges globally,” wrote musician Hall & Oates

John Oates sends a message.

Earlier this week, the 75-year-old musician shared a message on X (formerly Twitter), marking his first social media post since Hall & Oates bandmate Daryl Hall filed a lawsuit — and a temporary restraining order — against him .

“During this time of reflection and connection with loved ones, let’s not forget those who are facing challenges on a global scale,” Oates wrote alongside his photo on Wednesday, a week after Hall, 77, filed the lawsuit.

He continued: “As we come together, consider helping those in need – whether through local charities or international humanitarian initiatives. May our joint efforts contribute to a more compassionate and supportive world. YEAH 👊🏽.”

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Oates has not addressed the legal situation of the band members Hall & Oates on social media, and neither has Hall, although the latter has shared posts promoting recent performances and his web series, Live from Daryl’s house.

Hall and his trust, The Daryl Hall Revocable Trust, filed a sealed lawsuit against Oates and two co-trustees of The John W. Oates TISA Trust on Nov. 16 in Nashville Chancery Court, PEOPLE previously confirmed.

On the same day, Hall’s legal team also filed for a temporary restraining order against Oates, which was granted on Nov. 17 after a $50,000 bond was obtained.

Subpoenas were then issued to Oates, as well as his co-trustees, Aimee Oates and Richard Flynn, and a pro hac vice motion was then filed — meaning one side asked an out-of-state attorney to join the case.

Representatives for Hall and Oates, as well as Hall’s attorney, did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Hall & Oates members Daryl Hall and John Oates perform.

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While the ’70s and ’80s hitmakers have taken breaks from Hall & Oates in the past, they’ve reunited to perform as a duo for several concerts in 2022.

Last year, Hall expressed uncertainty that the “Rich Girl” and “Maneater” artists would soon join forces to make new music.

When asked about the prospects for a new Hall & Oates album, he said Los Angeles Times he had no plans to work with Oates.

“I have no idea,” Hall said at the time. “I don’t plan on working with John. I mean, whatever. Time will tell.”

John Oates and Daryl Hall recorded together in 2014.

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Later that year, Hall opened up about his relationship with Oates during an appearance on Club Random with Bill Maher podcast.

“You think John Oates is my partner? … He is my business partner. He’s not my creative partner,” he told host Bill Maher at the time.

“John and I are brothers, but we’re not creative brothers,” Hall added. “We’re business partners. We made records together called Hall & Oates, but we’ve always been very separate, and that’s a very important thing for me.”

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Back in May, Oates revisited one of Hall & Oates’ biggest hits, 1982’s “Maneater,” and released a reggae version of the song that was inspired by his original vision for the song.

While discussing the new version with PEOPLE in September, Oates revealed that he didn’t know if Hall had listened to it.

“No, I haven’t heard from him. I’m not even sure if he has or not,” Oates said.

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