The Isaac Hayes Estate has issued a $3 million copyright infringement claim against Donald Trump for the unauthorized use of "Hold On, I'm Comin'" at campaign rallies.

Isaac Hayes III, the late musician's son, shared a copyright infringement notice detailing 134 counts of unauthorized use of the song at Trump campaign events over the past two years. The song, written by Hayes and David Porter, was performed by Sam & Dave.

The estate's attorney, James Walker, states that Trump has "wilfully and brazenly" violated copyright law despite multiple cease and desist requests. The family demands that the Trump campaign:

• Immediately stop using the song
• Remove all videos featuring the track
• Issue a public disclaimer by Friday
• Pay $3 million in licensing fees

If these demands aren't met, the estate plans to seek $150,000 in damages per unauthorized use through legal action.

The Hayes Estate joins a growing list of musicians and estates opposing Trump's use of their music, including:

• Prince's estate
• Sinead O'Connor's estate
• Tom Petty's estate
• Brendon Urie
• Johnny Marr
• Celine Dion

The lawsuit reflects a broader pattern of musical artists protecting their intellectual property rights against unauthorized political use, while simultaneously preserving their artistic legacy and values.

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