Isaac Hayes’ Estate Reaches Settlement With Trump for Unauthorized Use of “Hold on, I’m Coming”
Isaac Hayes’ estate settled with Donald Trump after suing him for using the song “Hold on, I’m Coming” without permission at his rallies.Summary
The estate of Isaac Hayes has reached a settlement with Donald Trump and his campaign following a lawsuit over the unauthorized use of the song “Hold on, I’m Coming.” The legal battle stemmed from the song being played at over 130 Trump rallies and the 2024 Republican National Convention between 2022 and 2024. While the terms of the settlement remain undisclosed, the Hayes family expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and the legacy of creative works. Isaac Hayes III stated the family aimed to distance his father’s music from the Trump campaign, objecting to its use as “a tool for promoting hatred or bigotry.” A previous emergency injunction had been issued ordering Trump to cease using the musician’s songs at his rallies, but the case was ultimately resolved through this settlement.
(Source：The Hollywood Reporter)