Isaac Hayes performs at the World of Music and Dance, a three-day festival of music, arts and dance in Redmond, Washington, in 2001. Photo: Frank Franklin II/AP 'Show Us the License': Hayes Estate Says Trump Illegally Playing Soul Classic 'Hold On, I'm Comin'' at Rallies
Plaintiffs in the Georgia suit contend that the former president has illegally used "Hold On, I'm Comin'" since 2020 and are challenging the campaign to show the license it claims to have.
August 30, 2024 at 09:24 AM
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What You Need to Know
- Isaac Hayes co-wrote the song, which became a hit for duo Sam & Dave in 1966.
- Plaintiffs contend that permission for the campaign to use the song was revoked.
- U.S. District Judge Thomas Thrash will hold an injunction hearing in Atlanta.
The estate of musician Isaac Hayes will go before a federal judge in Atlanta on Tuesday to press former President Donald Trump to stop playing the soul classic "Hold On, I'm Comin'" at political rallies.
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