Atlanta judge Thomas Thrash temporarily blocked Donald Trump from using the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” at his rallies
Thomas Thrash, a judge in Atlanta, has temporarily banned Donald Trump from using the song “Hold On, I’m Coming” during his rallies as a Republican presidential candidate.
This decision comes after the family of Isaac Hayes, the songwriter who passed away in 2008, filed a lawsuit against the former president for using music related to the Tennessee artist without requesting permission from those who inherited the copyright to his works. The Georgia judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs.
Although the plaintiffs also sought to have videos featuring “Hold On, I’m Coming” in the background removed, that request was denied.
James Walker, the legal representative for the Hayes family, issued a statement calling the judge’s ruling a “monumental step in their fight to protect the legacy and rights of artists.”
“This case has never been political; it’s about ensuring that the work of creative giants like Isaac Hayes is respected, honoring the decades of effort and artistry that went into building their brands,” part of the statement reads.
On the other hand, Ronald Coleman, Trump’s attorney, pledged that the campaign team for the man seeking a second term as president will no longer use the song at their promotional events.
Isaac Hayes released “Hold On, I’m Coming” in 1966, and it quickly became popular within the African American community, which is why Trump chose to use it, particularly at events with a significant representation from this demographic.
It is worth noting that, until a couple of weeks ago, the heirs of the Tennessee artist were demanding $3,000,000 in compensation from the New York magnate, claiming that he had been using the song for two years.
“We, the family of @isaachayes Isaac Hayes Enterprises, represented by Walker & Associates, are suing @realDonaldTrump and his campaign for 134 counts of copyright infringement for the unauthorized use of the song ‘Hold On I’m Coming’ at campaign rallies from 2022 to 2024,” read a message posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
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