A letter to Trump and his campaign, which was posted to Hayes' official social media accounts, reveals that the estate is demanding that Trump stop playing the tune at his rallies. They are also seeking $3 million to cover the licensing fees for the times the song has already been used without permission between 2022 and 2024.

Hayes' son Isaac Hayes III commented on the suit on his Instagram account, blasting Trump's use of the song: "This behavior will no longer be tolerated, and we will take swift action to put an end to it."

"We stand in solidarity with all musicians whose work has been co-opted without consent by divisive political campaigns," he writes. "A musical performers art is a reflection of their soul, not a tool for promoting hatred or bigotry. It’s time for all artists to unite and demand respect for their creative legacies."

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