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Isaac Hayes Estate Sues Trump for $3 Million Over 134 Counts of Song Use

Aug 11, 2024, 08:03 PM

The estate of late soul singer Isaac Hayes has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and his campaign for unauthorized use of the song 'Hold On I'm Coming' at campaign rallies. The lawsuit, filed by Isaac Hayes Enterprises and represented by Walker & Associates, accuses Trump of 134 counts of copyright infringement for using the song from 2022 to 2024. The estate is demanding $3 million in damages for the unlawful use of the song, which has been played over 100 times at Trump's rallies. Despite previous requests to cease using the song, the Trump campaign has continued to play it, prompting the legal action.