US EditionIsaac Hayes Estate Settles Lawsuit Accusing Trump of Unauthorized Song Use
The estate alleged unauthorized 1966 song use despite Trump campaign's claim of a BMI license; settlement dismisses the 2024 lawsuit filed in federal court.
- On Monday, the estate of Isaac Hayes, led by Isaac Hayes III, announced a private settlement with President Donald Trump after suing over unauthorized use of `Hold On, I'm Coming` at rallies, with a joint stipulation of dismissal filed in U.S. District Court in Atlanta.
- The Trump campaign said it had permission via a BMI license obtained on Nov. 30, 2022, identifying Universal Music Publishing as the license holder, but the Hayes estate disputed this, citing termination of the license and a misread 2024 Copyright Office record.
- Court rulings, including a September 2024 preliminary injunction, show the Hayes estate alleged the campaign used the song 133 times during 2020 and 2024, and sought damages.
- The settlement's financial terms were not disclosed, and the Hayes estate's public statement said the resolution advances protecting intellectual property rights and legacy.
- Amid repeated disputes with musicians, artists and musicians have challenged Trump's music use multiple times in 2024, while co-author David Porter said he did not authorize the 1966 Sam & Dave song.
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Trump Settles Suit Over Use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming'
The estate of singer and songwriter Isaac Hayes has dropped its copyright lawsuit against President Trump and his campaign after reaching a settlement over the use of the 1966 soul hit "Hold On, I'm Coming" at political rallies. The estate sued in 2024, arguing that Trump personally chose the track...
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Isaac Hayes estate settles lawsuit accusing Trump of unauthorized song use
President Donald Trump has settled a lawsuit with singer Isaac Hayes Jr.’s estate over the campaign’s use of the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” without permission.
Isaac Hayes’ Estate Reaches Settlement With Donald Trump Over Use Of ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’
The estate of Isaac Hayes has reached a settlement with Donald Trump over the use of the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” at campaign rallies. A joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice was filed in U.S. District Court in Atlanta on Monday. The terms were not disclosed. “This resolution represents more than the conclusion of […]
Estate of Isaac Hayes Says Suit Filed Against Trump Over Song "Hold On I'm Coming" is Resolved: "Protecting Intellectual Property"
A lot of musicians have been angry with Donald Trump for using their songs at his campaign rallies. None was madder than Isaac Hayes III, whose late father, the R&B legend and Oscar winner Isaac Hayes, co-wrote the Sam & Dave hit, “Hold On, I’m Coming.” The Hayes Estate sued Trump over use of the […] The post Estate of Isaac Hayes Says Suit Filed Against Trump Over Song “Hold On I’m Coming” is Resolved: “Protecting Intellectual Property” appeare…
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