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Isaac Hayes Estate Thanks Kendrick Lamar for ‘Black Moses’ Salute in “squabble up” Video

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The Isaac Hayes estate is celebrating Kendrick Lamar’s “squabble up” video for its tribute to the legend dressed as Black Moses.

“Isaac Hayes as Black Moses stands as a powerful symbol of liberation, leadership, and cultural pride,” the Hayes estate wrote online. “Thank you, @kendricklamar, for honoring Isaac and his legacy, reminding the world of the everlasting power of Blackness.”

Kendrick Lamar dropped off the “squabble up” video on Monday, which featured a nod to Ice-T’s second album, Power. In case you need a Hip-Hop history lesson, the cover had a woman in a while thoung swimsuit and red heels holding a shotgun, which was also recreated in the video.

Seeing the moment, Ice-T showed love, writing “Respect!” on X. You can see the connection and the video below.

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Isaac Hayes’ Family Threatens Lawsuit Over Trump Campaign’s Unauthorized Use of Iconic Song

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The family of the late singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes has made it clear they want nothing to do with former President Donald Trump’s campaign. The Hayes family has issued a strong warning, threatening a copyright infringement lawsuit against Trump and his campaign for the unauthorized use of Hayes’ song, “Hold On, I’m Coming,” which was co-written by Hayes and Dave Porter and famously performed by the R&B duo Sam & Dave in 1966.

The song has been played at multiple Trump rallies leading up to his speeches, much to the dismay of the Hayes family. In a three-page letter issued by Georgia-based attorney James L. Walker Jr., the family emphasized that they have repeatedly asked the Trump campaign to cease using the song. Despite these requests, the campaign has continued to use the track at 134 events. The Hayes family is now seeking $3 million in licensing fees for the unauthorized use of the song between 2022 and 2024.

Walker’s letter issued a clear warning: “Please be advised that failure to respond or delay in complying with these demands will be deemed evidence of intentional infringement, and we will have no choice but to proceed against all those involved, accordingly.” He added that the family hopes to resolve the issue quickly and amicably, but they are prepared to take legal action if necessary.

Isaac Hayes, a three-time Grammy winner who passed away in 2008 at the age of 65, left a significant legacy in the music industry. His son, Isaac Hayes III, has been vocal on social media about his disapproval of the Trump campaign’s use of his father’s music, expressing his intent to address the issue swiftly. Last week, Hayes III posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Donald Trump represents the worst in honesty, integrity, and class and we want no association with his campaign of hate and racism.”

Dave Porter, co-writer of “Hold On, I’m Coming,” also condemned Trump’s use of the song, offering a blunt response back in 2022 when asked about it: “Hell to the no,” he told Tennessee’s Action News 5.

As of now, Trump and his campaign team have not publicly responded to the Hayes family’s legal threat. However, this is not the first time the campaign has faced backlash over its choice of music. Just days before the Hayes family’s letter, the management team for Celine Dion criticized the Trump campaign for using her iconic song “My Heart Will Go On” at a rally in Bozeman, Montana. Dion’s team stated on social media that the use of the song was unauthorized and that Celine Dion does not endorse such use, adding a touch of bewilderment at the song choice: “And really, THAT song?”

Thoughts?

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Isaac Hayes Estate Slaps Trump Campaign with Cease and Desist Notice

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The late soul legend Isaac Hayes’s estate has taken legal action against former President Donald Trump’s campaign, demanding they cease using Hayes’ music at their rallies. The estate’s lawyers have issued a cease and desist notice, calling for an immediate halt to the unauthorized use of the iconic musician’s work.

The situation escalated as the estate’s representatives, bolstered by a lawsuit, also seek $3 million in damages for the previous unlicensed use of Hayes’ music at Trump campaign events. The legal notice underscores the estate’s firm stance against the exploitation of Isaac Hayes’ legacy for political purposes without permission.

Roland Martin announced the lawsuit on his platform, where he shared the news with his followers. The tweet quickly gained traction, with many users supporting the estate’s decision to protect Hayes’ artistic rights.

Isaac Hayes, known for his deep, soulful voice and groundbreaking contributions to music, left an indelible mark on the industry. His estate’s actions reflect a broader trend among artists and their representatives, who have increasingly sought to prevent political campaigns from using their music without consent, particularly when the artist’s values do not align with those of the campaign.

This legal move adds to a growing list of musicians and estates who have taken similar steps against the Trump campaign. In the past, artists ranging from The Rolling Stones to Rihanna demanded that Trump cease using their music at his events, citing legal and ethical concerns.

As the legal battle unfolds, how the Trump campaign will respond to the cease and desist notice and the accompanying lawsuit remains to be seen. However, the message from the Isaac Hayes estate is clear: the unauthorized use of Hayes’ music will not be tolerated.

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Isaac Hayes’ Estate Files Cease And Desist Against Donald Trump For Unauthorized Song Use

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Isaac Hayes’ estate is just the latest to take legal action against former president Donald Trump. Trump has a long history of playing licensed music without permission at his campaign rallies. Per the latest legal action taken against him, he’s played the Hayes-written track “Hold On, I’m Comin’” over 100 times between 2022 and 2024. An additional instance came as recently as August 9.

The legendary singer’s son, Isaac Hayes III, expressed deep criticism of the Trump campaign on his personal X/Twitter account . “Donald Trump represents the worst in integrity and class with his disrespect and sexual abuse of Women and racist rhetoric. We will now deal with this very swiftly,” he wrote. Additionally, the official Isaac Hayes account posted the letter the estate sent to the Trump team. The letter demands payment and for the team to delete any videos using his version of “Hold On, I’m Comin’.”

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Isaac Hayes Estate Warns Donald Trump About Unauthorized Song Usage

This is far from the first time that people have asked the Trump campaign to stop using popular songs during events. Last week, Celine Dion requested that Trump stop using her hit single “My Heart Will Go On.” She also poked fun at the song choice. She also questioned why he didn’t go with a different song of hers to use improperly. Rihanna, Linkin Park, Aerosmith, and several other musical acts have issued cease and desist letters after becoming aware of the Trump campaign using their music in promotional material. Moreover, this is is not the first time a politician has gotten in trouble for using that song. Sam Moore, one half of the duo who first recorded the track, and then-candidate Barack Obama had a brief dispute over the track’s usage in 2008. They resolved it quickly.

The Isaac Hayes estate’s letter goes on to explain Trump paying $3 million for unauthorized plays of “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” is “a very discounted fee for the normal license fee associated with this many multiple uses.” They added that the normal fee for continued infringements will be 10 times as much if they choose to sue. Starting at $150,000 per use. A steep price to pay for a completely avoidable situation on the Trump team.

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