Donald Trump Is Being Sued for Unauthorized Use of Isaac Hayes Song at His Rallies

justjared.com:

The family of the late singer Isaac Hayes is filing a lawsuit against Donald Trump‘s presidential campaign.

Lawyers for Isaac Hayes Enterprises sent the 78-year-old former President of the United States a warning, in the form of a copyright infringement suit, over the use of the late musician’s song “Hold On, I’m Comin’” at Trump rallies. “We the family of @isaachayes Isaac Hayes Enterprises, represented by Walker & Associates, are suing @realDonaldTrump and his campaign for 134 counts copyright infringement for the unauthorized use of the song ‘Hold On I’m Coming’ at campaign rallies from 2022-2024,” they said. Keep reading to find out more… “We demand the cessation of use, removal of all related videos, a public disclaimer, and payment of $3 million in licensing fees by August 16, 2024.

Failure to comply will result in further legal action. – The Hayes Family.” Isaac, who died in August 2008 at age 65 after suffering a stroke, wrote “Hold On, I’m Comin’” with David Porter for soul duo Sam & Dave in 1966.

His son Isaac Hayes III says the copyright to the song reverted to the Hayes family in March 2022, via TMZ.