Isaac Hayes' Estate Reaches Settlement with Trump Over Use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming'

Isaac Hayes' estate has reached a settlement with Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of the 1966 song 'Hold On, I'm Coming'. The estate had sued Trump over the use of the song at campaign events, citing at least 133 instances.

The settlement comes after a lengthy legal battle between the two parties. Hayes' estate had argued that Trump's use of the song was a copyright infringement, while Trump's team had claimed that the use was fair use.

The settlement terms have not been disclosed, but it is believed that the agreement will allow Trump to continue using the song in the future.

The use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming' by Trump has been a contentious issue for several years. The song was a hit for Hayes in 1966 and has since become a classic of soul music.

The estate's decision to settle with Trump comes after a series of high-profile lawsuits over the use of the song. In 2024, the estate sued Trump for $100 million over the unauthorized use of the song.

The settlement is a significant development in the ongoing battle over the use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming'. It remains to be seen how the agreement will affect the use of the song in the future.

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