They’re just the latest of many. Trump has ignored past requests.
2026 – settlement was reached
The ex-president spoke to the NRA mere days after the Uvalde massacre—and then did a wiggle dance on-stage to a Hayes-penned classic https://t.co/CfY24gjk97
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 29, 2022
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.
— Isaac Hayes (@isaachayes) May 28, 2022
Our condolences go out to the victims and families of #Uvalde and mass shooting victims everywhere.
Trump was warned repeatedly by the estate of Isaac Hayes to stop playing “Hold On, I’m Coming” at political rallies. He ignored those warnings and played it 133 times. Now he had to settle a $3 million lawsuit.www.rollingstone.com/music/music-…
— Hoodlum 🇺🇸 (@nothoodlum.bsky.social) 2026-02-24T15:38:46.551Z
The estate of soul singer Isaac Hayes announces a private settlement with Donald Trump after suing the president and his campaign for unauthorized use at campaign rallies of the 1966 classic “Hold On, I’m Coming.”
— Steve Herman (@newsguy.bsky.social) 2026-02-24T00:33:13.739Z