The Isaac Hayes estate settled a lawsuit against Donald Trump over the alleged unauthorized use of the song Hold On, I’m Coming, citing 133 instances across the 2020 and 2024 campaigns.

The settlement underscores the obligation to protect intellectual property rights and respect creators and their legacies, according to the Hayes family.

Photographer Rosie Manins is credited as the journalist reporting for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Beyond the settlement, no further factual details such as dates, amounts, or court actions are disclosed in the available material.

Media coverage situates the case within broader entertainment and legal reporting on music rights and the use of songs in political contexts.

An earlier attempt to end the case was denied last year, and the parties ultimately reached a settlement.

The development is presented within Trump’s legal and political affairs coverage, in the context of campaign-related scrutiny.

The settlement follows industry discussions about artists’ rights and licensing limits for political campaigns.

A joint stipulation of dismissal with prejudice was filed on February 23, 2026, with terms undisclosed.

Rolling Stone and other outlets highlighted the copyright dispute and its resolution, noting use of the song at rallies.

The White House declined to comment, directing inquiries to Trump’s personal legal counsel, who did not respond promptly.

Deadline Film + TV covered the filing and the settlement, with a report published on February 23, 2026.