Trump’s Campaign Hit With $3M Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Song Use ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’: What the Hayes Family is Demanding

The legal battle between musicians and political campaigns over unauthorized music use is exemplified by the case involving Donald Trump’s campaign and the song Hold On, I’m Coming.

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Written by Isaac Hayes and Dave Porter in 1966, the song was used repeatedly at Trump’s rallies despite a cease-and-desist order from the Hayes family.

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The family, led by Isaac Hayes III, argued that Trump’s use of the song misrepresented their father’s values and demanded $3 million in licensing fees.

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Trump’s legal team contested the Hayes estate’s rights to the song but eventually agreed to stop using it.

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This case highlights a broader issue where many artists, from Abba to Celine Dion, oppose unauthorized use of their music in political settings.

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The disputes emphasize the need for respecting artistic rights and the emotional impact on creators.

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Artists view unauthorized use as a threat to their artistic integrity and personal values.

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The case serves as a reminder for political campaigns to obtain proper permissions and align their use of music with the artist’s intent.

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Moving forward, respecting these boundaries is seen as both a legal and ethical obligation.

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Trump’s Campaign Hit With $3M Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Song Use ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’: What the Hayes Family is Demanding

The legal battle between musicians and political campaigns over unauthorized music use is exemplified by the case involving Donald Trump’s campaign and the song Hold On, I’m Coming.

Written by Isaac Hayes and Dave Porter in 1966, the song was used repeatedly at Trump’s rallies despite a cease-and-desist order from the Hayes family.

The family, led by Isaac Hayes III, argued that Trump’s use of the song misrepresented their father’s values and demanded $3 million in licensing fees.

Trump’s legal team contested the Hayes estate’s rights to the song but eventually agreed to stop using it.

This case highlights a broader issue where many artists, from Abba to Celine Dion, oppose unauthorized use of their music in political settings.

The disputes emphasize the need for respecting artistic rights and the emotional impact on creators.

Artists view unauthorized use as a threat to their artistic integrity and personal values.

The case serves as a reminder for political campaigns to obtain proper permissions and align their use of music with the artist’s intent.

Moving forward, respecting these boundaries is seen as both a legal and ethical obligation.

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Trump’s Campaign Hit With $3M Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Song Use ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’: What the Hayes Family is Demanding

The legal battle between musicians and political campaigns over unauthorized music use is exemplified by the case involving Donald Trump’s campaign and the song *Hold On, I’m Coming*.

Written by Isaac Hayes and Dave Porter in 1966, the song was used repeatedly at Trump’s rallies despite a cease-and-desist order from the Hayes family.

The family, led by Isaac Hayes III, argued that Trump’s use of the song misrepresented their father’s values and demanded $3 million in licensing fees.

Trump’s legal team contested the Hayes estate’s rights to the song but eventually agreed to stop using it.

This case highlights a broader issue where many artists, from Abba to Celine Dion, oppose unauthorized use of their music in political settings.

The disputes emphasize the need for respecting artistic rights and the emotional impact on creators.

Artists view unauthorized use as a threat to their artistic integrity and personal values.

The case serves as a reminder for political campaigns to obtain proper permissions and align their use of music with the artist’s intent.

Moving forward, respecting these boundaries is seen as both a legal and ethical obligation.

Next Story

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The legal battle between musicians and political campaigns over unauthorized music use is exemplified by the case involving Donald Trump’s campaign and the song Hold On, I’m Coming.