Donald Trump Settles Lawsuit With Isaac Hayes Estate Over Unauthorized Song Use
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A slew of artists -- including Sabrina Carpenter, ABBA and Celine Dion — have objected to Trump using their songs during his events for years.
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 the use of the song by Trump, his campaign and several of his allies had infringed its copyright and that damages should be paid.
Hayes’ son Isaac Hayes III announced Monday on the social platform X that the family and estate had settled the lawsuit and “are satisfied with the outcome.”
The statement didn’t specify what resolution the parties agreed upon.
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