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Isaac Hayes Estate Sues Trump for $3 Million Over Unauthorized Song Use

Aug 11, 2024, 07:13 PM

The estate of Isaac Hayes, co-writer of 'Hold On I'm Coming' with David Porter, has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump and his campaign for the unauthorized use of the song at campaign rallies. Despite prior requests to cease using the song, it was reportedly played again at a recent event in Montana. The estate is demanding $3 million for past uses of the song, although their normal licensing fee is claimed to be $30 million. Legal action is being pursued to enforce these demands, with the maximum statutory damages potentially being $150k.