Family of Isaac Hayes threaten Donald Trump with lawsuit over use of song in rallies
by Ben Beaumont-Thomas from on (#6PXAW)
Family call for $3m in licensing fees stemming from Trump's frequent use of the Hayes-penned Sam & Dave track Hold On, I'm Comin'
The family of late soul and funk singer Isaac Hayes has ordered Donald Trump to stop using the Hayes-penned song Hold On, I'm Comin' at campaign rallies.
A letter sent to Trump and his campaign team, shared by Hayes's son Isaac Hayes III, threatens Trump with legal action if he continues to use the 1966 Sam & Dave song, written by Hayes and David Porter. It alleges copyright infringement, and also demands $3m in licensing fees incurred from the use of the song between 2022 and 2024.
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