Isaac Hayes’ Family Threatens To Slap Trump with $3 Million Copyright Lawsuit for Illegally Using Iconic Song

The family of the late soul legend Isaac Hayes is turning up the heat on former President Donald Trump with a lawsuit that could shake up his campaign. The Hayes family, through their legal team at Walker & Associates, is threatening to sue Trump and his campaign for repeatedly using the iconic song “Hold On I’m Coming” without permission at various rallies from 2022 to 2024.

Isaac Hayes’ son recently took to Instagram to share the details of this intense legal move, posting a letter addressed directly to Trump and his campaign team. The letter, sent by the Hayes family’s legal representatives, makes it clear that Trump’s use of the song is not only unauthorized but also a blatant violation of copyright law.

The legal team didn’t hold back, detailing in the letter that Trump, his campaign, and the Republican National Committee (RNC) have willfully infringed on the Hayes family’s rights over 134 times, even after being told to stop. The letter specifically demands that Trump’s team:

1. Cease all use of the song “Hold On I’m Coming.”
2. Remove any and all videos featuring the song from campaign materials, websites, and other media outlets worldwide.
3. Issue a public statement across social media platforms, making it clear that the use of Isaac Hayes’ music was unauthorized and that the Hayes family does not endorse Trump or his campaign.
4. Payment of $3 million in licensing fees by August 16th, 2024

The post, captioned by Isaac Hayes’ son, underscores the seriousness of the situation: “We the family of @_isaachayes Isaac Hayes Enterprises, represented by Walker & Associates, are suing Donald Trump and his campaign for 134 counts of copyright infringement for the unauthorized use of the song ‘Hold On I’m Coming’ at campaign rallies from 2022-2024. We demand the cessation of use, removal of all related videos, a public disclaimer, and payment of $3 million in licensing fees by August 16, 2024. Failure to comply will result in further legal action.”

The Hayes family is making it clear that they won’t stand by while their father’s legacy is used without permission. They’ve warned that if Trump fails to comply with their demands, they are prepared to escalate the matter to federal court, where the penalties could be even more severe.

This lawsuit is not just about money—it’s about respect and ensuring that the work of a musical legend is not exploited.

 

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