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Isaac Hayes Estate Settles Lawsuit with Trump Over Song Use

2/24/2026

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The Isaac Hayes Estate settled a lawsuit with U.S. President Donald Trump over unauthorized use of the song 'Hold On, I’m Comin’' at campaign rallies; terms undisclosed.
The estate previously sought $3 million.
Isaac Hayes III said the settlement was amicable and protects intellectual property rights.
The estate says Trump played the song more than 133 times without permission and distributed videos, and Trump's legal team did not comment.

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The Isaac Hayes Estate settled a lawsuit with U.S. President Donald Trump over unauthorized use of the song 'Hold On, I’m Comin’' at campaign rallies; terms undisclosed.
The estate previously sought $3 million.
Isaac Hayes III said the settlement was amicable and protects intellectual property rights.
The estate says Trump played the song more than 133 times without permission and distributed videos, and Trump's legal team did not comment.