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Isaac Hayes Estate Settles Lawsuit Accusing Trump of Unauthorized Song Use
The estate alleged unauthorized 1966 song use despite Trump campaign's claim of a BMI license; settlement dismisses the 2024 lawsuit filed in federal court.
- On Monday, the estate of Isaac Hayes, led by Isaac Hayes III, announced a private settlement with President Donald Trump after suing over unauthorized use of `Hold On, I'm Coming` at rallies, with a joint stipulation of dismissal filed in U.S. District Court in Atlanta.
- The Trump campaign said it had permission via a BMI license obtained on Nov. 30, 2022, identifying Universal Music Publishing as the license holder, but the Hayes estate disputed this, citing termination of the license and a misread 2024 Copyright Office record.
- Court rulings, including a September 2024 preliminary injunction, show the Hayes estate alleged the campaign used the song 133 times during 2020 and 2024, and sought damages.
- The settlement's financial terms were not disclosed, and the Hayes estate's public statement said the resolution advances protecting intellectual property rights and legacy.
- Amid repeated disputes with musicians, artists and musicians have challenged Trump's music use multiple times in 2024, while co-author David Porter said he did not authorize the 1966 Sam & Dave song.
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Isaac Hayes family reaches settlement over rally song use
The family and estate of soul singer Isaac Hayes have reached a settlement with President Trump and his 2024 campaign over unauthorized use of the songwriter’s music at political rallies, the Hill reports.
Trump Settles Suit Over Use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming'
The estate of singer and songwriter Isaac Hayes has dropped its copyright lawsuit against President Trump and his campaign after reaching a settlement over the use of the 1966 soul hit "Hold On, I'm Coming" at political rallies. The estate sued in 2024, arguing that Trump personally chose the track...
Isaac Hayes estate settles lawsuit accusing Trump of unauthorized song
President Donald Trump has settled a lawsuit with the estate of renowned singer and songwriter Isaac Hayes that accused the president of using the hit record “Hold On, I’m Coming” in his campaign without permission, Hayes’ family said Monday. Hayes’ estate filed the lawsuit in August 2024 alleging that the Trump campaign used the song in videos and campaign appearances 133 times in his 2020 and 2024 presidential bids. The lawsuit alleged that th…
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