Isaac Hayes’ family is suing Donald Trump for $300 in damages, accusing him of copyright infringement and unauthorized use of the song “Hold On I’m Coming” more than 100 times million dollars.
Posted by Isaac Hayes III on X:
The @isaachayes Isaac Hayes Enterprises family, represented by Walker & Associates, is suing @realDonaldTrump and his campaign for 134 counts of copyright infringement over the unauthorized use of the song “Hold On I’m Coming” at a 2022 campaign rally Charge – 2024.
We demand a cessation of use, removal of all related footage, a public disclaimer, and payment of a $3 million license fee by August 16, 2024.
——Hayes family
The unauthorized use of the song was not a one-time incident. The Hayes family apparently documented that the song had been played at nearly every Trump event over the past three years.
Typically, if an artist or copyright owner discovers an unauthorized use, they send a cease and desist letter to the candidate, and the campaign will apologize and stop using the music. If the campaign wants to continue using the music, they will pay a licensing fee. Copyright owners do have the right to refuse requests for use.
It’s common in politics to say no if an artist doesn’t feel comfortable with their music being used in a political campaign, or if the artist doesn’t want their worst to be associated with a specific political figure.
The letter stated that the Trump campaign continued to infringe copyrights after receiving notices of infringement.
trump card Now, he owes the Hayes family millions of dollars, all because he wouldn’t stop stealing music used at rallies.
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