Multiple Musicians Ask US President Trump Not to Use Their Songs

Several prominent musicians have requested that former US President Donald Trump refrain from using their songs at his rallies and events, according to reports. These artists have publicly expressed their disapproval of their music being associated with Trump's political activities.

At least twelve musicians or bands have made such requests. The artists cited in reports include Adele, Aerosmith, Elton John, Neil Young, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Pharrell Williams, Guns N’ Roses, R.E.M., Tom Petty, and Prince’s estate. Each of these musicians or their representatives have either issued public statements or sent formal notices to the Trump campaign, asking for their music not to be played at campaign events.

The reasons for these requests vary. Some artists have stated that their political views differ from those of Trump, while others have emphasized that their music was used without proper authorization. In some cases, legal representatives for the musicians have sent cease-and-desist letters to the Trump campaign, demanding that the songs be removed from event playlists.

For example, The Rolling Stones and Queen have both publicly objected to the use of their music at Trump rallies. Similarly, Neil Young and Rihanna have voiced their opposition through social media and official statements. The estate of Prince has also issued a statement requesting that Trump not use the late artist’s songs.

Familiar with the matter, the Trump campaign has not always responded to these requests. In some instances, the campaign has continued to play the disputed songs at events, leading to further objections from the artists involved.

There are discrepancies in reports regarding the exact number of musicians who have made such requests, but sources consistently mention at least twelve artists or bands. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between public figures and political campaigns over the use of copyrighted music at political events.