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Isaac Hayes estate says lawsuit against Trump over song use at rallies settled
Isaac Hayes’s family and estate say they’ve settled a lawsuit against President Trump and his 2024 campaign for playing one of the songwriter’s hits at rallies.
The lawsuit, Hayes’s estate announced in a Monday Facebook post, “has been mutually resolved, and we are satisfied with the outcome.”
The family of the soul singer, who died in 2008, had filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Trump’s campaign in 2024 over the song “Hold On, I’m Comin.'”
Hayes penned the 1966 Sam & Dave tune, and his estate owns the rights.
The suit sought $3 million in damages for the “illegal public performance” of the song more than 130 times at Trump campaign rallies over the course of two years.
The “Shaft” singer’s estate said Monday that the resolution represented “more than the conclusion of a legal matter.”
“It reaffirms the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and copyrights, especially as they relate to legacy, ownership, and the responsible use of creative works,” the statement from Hayes’s family said.
The legal firm representing the president, Dhillon Law Group, didn’t immediately respond to ITK’s request for comment.
“We are proud that this matter has helped further a broader conversation surrounding intellectual property rights and the obligation to honor creators and their estates,” the statement from Hayes’s estate said.
“Protecting ownership is not only about the past, it is about preserving dignity, value, and accountability for future generations,” Hayes’s family said.
Several performers voiced their opposition to Trump using their music throughout his presidential campaigns.
In 2024, Jack White of the White Stripes, the Foo Fighters and ABBA were just some of the entertainers who spoke out about the use of their songs at Trump rallies and other campaign-related events during his White House bid.
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