A federal judge has recently granted an emergency hearing to the Isaac Hayes estate in their $3 million demand against Donald Trump. The issue stems from Trump’s repeated unauthorized use of the song “Hold On, I’m Coming,” co-written by Hayes, during his campaign events.
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Earlier this month, the Hayes estate took action by filing a cease-and-desist order and requesting $3 million in damages for Trump’s unauthorized use of the Sam & Dave classic. According to the estate lawyer, the song had been played “over one hundred times” at Trump rallies since 2022.
In a tweet on August 10th, Isaac Hayes III, the son of the late singer, expressed frustration over Trump’s continuous use of the song despite their requests to refrain from doing so. Hayes III criticized Trump for his lack of integrity, disrespectful behavior towards women, and racist rhetoric.
Following the legal action taken by the estate and their lawyer James Walker, an emergency preliminary injunction hearing has been scheduled at an Atlanta courthouse shortly after Labor Day.
🚨Breaking 🚨The Federal Court has granted our request for an Emergency Hearing to secure injunctive relief.
Donald Trump, @realdonaldtrump, the RNC, Trump, Trump for President Inc. 2024, Turning Point, and The NRA are required to appear in court on September 3rd, 2024.
— Isaac Hayes III (@IsaacHayes3) August 23, 2024
Isaac Hayes III announced on Twitter that the Federal Court had approved their request for an Emergency Hearing to address the issue. Trump, along with other parties involved, are mandated to appear in court on September 3rd, 2024, at the Northern U.S. District Federal Court in Atlanta.
Trump’s unauthorized use of popular music has been a recurring theme in his political career. Artists like Celine Dion, Tom Petty, Rihanna, and others have requested him to stop using their songs without permission.
The Hayes estate’s legal team explained that the $3 million demand is actually a discounted fee for the unauthorized use of the song. They warned that if litigation ensues, the fee could increase significantly.
Trump was given until August 16 to respond to the estate’s letter. With no response from him, the matter escalated into a legal issue, leading to the emergency hearing scheduled for September 3.
FAQs
Q: Why is the Isaac Hayes estate demanding $3 million from Donald Trump?
A: The estate is seeking compensation for Trump’s unauthorized use of the song “Hold On, I’m Coming,” co-written by Isaac Hayes, during his campaign events.
Q: What action has the estate taken against Trump’s unauthorized use of the song?
A: The estate filed a cease-and-desist order and requested $3 million in damages for the unauthorized use of the song.
Q: When is the emergency preliminary injunction hearing scheduled to take place?
A: The hearing is set to occur at an Atlanta courthouse shortly after Labor Day.
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