A federal judge in Atlanta issued an injunction on Tuesday prohibiting Donald Trump from using Isaac Hayes’ 1966 song “Hold On, I’m Comin'” at campaign rallies, following a lawsuit filed by Hayes’ estate. The lawsuit claims that Trump’s campaign used the song without permission over 130 times, demanding $3 million in licensing fees.
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While the judge ruled that Trump must stop using the song moving forward, he denied a request to remove existing campaign videos featuring the track. Isaac Hayes III expressed satisfaction with the ruling, highlighting it as a significant moment for artists’ rights.
Trump’s attorney confirmed the campaign’s compliance with the order and emphasized that they had no intention of causing distress to the Hayes family. The legal battle over copyright infringement will continue as the case proceeds to trial.
Connor Walcott is a staff writer for Valuetainment.com. Follow Connor on X and look for him on VT’s “The Unusual Suspects.”
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