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.
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Isaac Hayes
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The Official Twitter account for Isaac Hayes
- Replying to @isaachayesStopping 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.
- Isaac Hayes as Black Moses stands as a powerful symbol of liberation, leadership, and cultural pride. Thank you, @kendricklamar, for honoring Isaac and his legacy, reminding the world of the everlasting power of Blackness.
- 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”
- 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.
- Did someone say Hoochie Daddy Shorts? 😎 These were around in the 80’s
- 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. 🕊️
- Happy Birthday Isaac Hayes! 🎈 The personification of Cool. 😎 Isaac will always be with us. There’s more to come.
00:00 - 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.
- #BlackMusicMonth One of the dopest #IsaacHayesSamples comes from the King of Brooklyn, one of the 🐐’s. The @diddy Bad Boy flagship artist #NotoriousBIG off his debut Ready To Die album. "Warning" by Notorious B.I.G. is a sample of "Walk On By" produced by #IsaacHayes
00:00 - The @rza and Isaac via @charliegrosss - c. late 90s #rza #isaachayes #wutangforever #wutang #wutangclan #hotbutteredsoul
