Isaac Hayes Legal Dispute: Trump Campaign Must Halt ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’ Usage
Legal Ruling on Isaac Hayes’ Music
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump campaign must cease the use of Isaac Hayes' song 'Hold On, I’m Coming.' This decision was made following a request from Hayes' estate for an emergency injunction. Judge Thomas Thrash Jr. emphasized the importance of obtaining proper licenses for music played during campaign events.
Background on the Case
- Judge’s Decision: The ruling orders Trump and his campaign to stop using the song without a valid public performance license.
- Hayes’ Estate Claims: They allege that the campaign has been using the song at events without authorization since 2020.
Responses from the Trump Campaign
Ronald Coleman, the Trump campaign's attorney, stated that they have no intention of causing distress to anyone, including the Hayes family. The campaign is pleased that the judge did not mandate the removal of previously recorded uses of the song.
Broader Implications for Music Licensing
- Other Artists React: The estate has encouraged other musicians facing similar issues with their music being used without proper permission to take action.
- Trends in Political Music Usage: More artists, including Beyoncé and Bruce Springsteen, have publicly distanced themselves from Trump’s campaign after unauthorized usage of their work.
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