Once again, The estate and family of Isaac Hayes DID NOT approve the use of “Hold on I’m coming’” by Sam and Dave by Donald Trump at his 2024 Presidential announcement tonight.
We are exploring multiple legal options to stop this unauthorized use.
The estate and family of Isaac Hayes DID NOT approve and would NEVER approve the use of “Hold on I’m coming’” by Sam and Dave by Donald Trump at this weekends
@NRA
convention.
Our condolences go out to the victims and families of
#Uvalde
and mass shooting victims everywhere.
Stopping a politician from using your music is not always an easy task, but we are dedicated to making sure that Donald Trump does not continue to use “Hold on I’m Coming” by written by Isaac Hayes an David Porter in further rallies and public appearances.
The Hayes family would like to share our sadness with the loss of Richard Roundtree, a true icon.
His legendary role as SHAFT, transcended the screen, defining an era.
Rest in power, Richard. 🕊️
#RichardRoundtree
#Legend
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We the family of
@isaachayes
Isaac Hayes Enterprises, represented by Walker & Associates, are suing
@realDonaldTrump
and his campaign for 134 counts copyright infringement for the unauthorized use of the song “Hold On I’m Coming” at campaign rallies from 2022-2024.
Burt Bacharach was the creative force behind pop hits like “Walk on By” and “The Look of Love.”
Those poetic tunes gave Isaac the inspiration and vision to craft his own versions of these records, that are signature staples in his artistic catalog.
Rest In Peace Burt. 🕊️
Isaac Hayes’s songwriting and record label royalties catalog has generated over 60 million dollars in 56 years.
He saw less than 15% of that revenue during his lifetime.
It’s time that record labels and publishers do right by these legacy artists and their heirs.
Wealth.
Donald Trump
@realdonaldtrump
& Team Trump have been served with our lawsuit and notice of the September 3, 2024 emergency hearing.
Represented by
@jameslwalkeresq
we will see Donald Trump, the
@gop
@nra
and several other defendants in court.
The estate and family of Isaac Hayes DID NOT approve the use of “Hold on I’m coming’” written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter by Donald Trump tonight at his Super Tuesday rally.
We and our partners at
@primarywave
will be taking steps to stop the unauthorized use of this song.
14 years ago today the world lost Isaac Hayes.
His legacy in music, fashion and culture continues to remain influential today.
Rest In Heaven Isaac.
We Love You. We Miss You. 🕊♥️
On this day November 20th, 1971 Theme from "SHAFT" by
@isaachayes
was the number 1 record on the
@Billboard
Hot 100.
The song earned Isaac an Oscar
@TheAcademy
& Grammy
@thegrammys
nomination, both he won 1972. The Oscar, a first by a Black man for a musical composition.
Isaac Hayes’ publishing has begun reverting to his family after 56 years.
He is a free agent in the music publishing space.
It is long overdue that the wrongful theft of his intellectual property be righted. Now it will.
Cause yesterdays price is not todays price.
- IHE
There’s only 1 time to be the first at something and on April 10th, 1972 Isaac Hayes was the FIRST Black person to win an Academy Award for a musical composition for Theme from Shaft. Once in a history moment.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#IsaacHayes
#Oscars
@theacademy
We are instant fans of
@snohaalegra
. Her voice is packed with delicate soul. Love the sample flip of Ike’s Rap II for her record “Nothing Burns Like The Cold” with her and
@vincestaples
#IsaacHayesSamples
There’s so much that my father did that folks don’t realize but as we move into relocating his copyrights and documentary, and all new Isaac Hayes album recoded in the STAX era and a feature film will be happening.
#IsaacHayes
🚨Breaking News: Today we received confirmation from
@BMI
in writing from their lawyers that
@realDonaldTrump
, The
@NRA
,
@TurningPointUSA
and The
@GOP
DO NOT and HAVE NOT had a Political Use License to play “Hold On I’m Coming” for quite some time.
We look forward to our day
The world of AI will change things for legacy artists like Isaac Hayes and others.
These images are artificial intelligence photorealistic creations which give new life and unlimited possibility for the Isaac Hayes brand. Magic. ✨
#IsaacHayes
“The chains that bind us will be broken, transformed into gold and will be adorned on our bodies as symbols of our enduring strength and permanent freedom from those that attempted to strip us of our history, dignity & humanity.”
We are Kings. 👑
#BlackHistoryMonth
There’s a first time for everything. Congrats to
@jordanpeele
for winning the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for
@GetOutMovie
.
Breaking Barriers. Isaac Winning The (1972) Academy Award Best Original Song "Theme from Shaft" *First by an African American
@theacademy
#Oscars