The family of late singer Isaac Hayes is threatening to sue Donald Trump‘s presidential campaign … claiming the former prez has been using one of his famous songs without permission at campaign rallies.
We the family of @isaachayes Isaac Hayes Enterprises, represented by Walker & Associates, are suing @realDonaldTrump and his campaign for 134 counts copyright infringement for the unauthorized use of the song “Hold On I’m Coming” at campaign rallies from 2022-2024.
We demand…
— Isaac Hayes III
The singer’s family says the anthem has been used at least 134 times at different political events between 2022 to 2024 without permission. Trump notably played the song in Harrisburg, PA back in July … where he used the track to close out his rally.
Hayes — who died in August 2008 at age 65 after suffering a stroke — wrote “Hold On, I’m Comin'” with David Porter for soul duo Sam & Dave in 1966. Hayes’s son, Isaac Hayes III, says the copyright to the song reverted to the Hayes family in March 2022.
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