Isaac Hayes Estate Sues Trump Over Song Use
Isaac Hayes Estate Sues Trump Over Song Use
Isaac Hayes Estate Sues Trump Over Song Use
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Isaac Hayes' estate has secured a preliminary injunction against former President Donald Trump, prohibiting the use of the song 'Hold On, I’m Coming' at campaign events amid claims of 134 copyright infringements. The estate is suing Trump for $3 million, asserting that the campaign used the song without permission since withdrawing their licensing rights in late 2022. U.S. District Judge Thomas Thrash ruled that while Trump cannot play the song at future events, existing campaign videos featuring it do not need to be taken down. The lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions between artists and political campaigns over music rights, with Hayes' estate citing confirmation from BMI that Trump lacks the necessary licensing. Hayes' family hopes this legal action will encourage other artists to protect their music from unauthorized use by political entities.

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