Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Rihanna: Stars who have denied Donald Trump the right to use their music
In a bold stand against political appropriation, several prominent musicians have made it clear: Donald Trump is not welcome to use their tunes.
From rock legends to pop icons, these artists are putting their foot down, ensuring their music won’t be a backdrop for Trump’s rallies or campaigns. Dive into the world of stars who’ve taken a firm stance, saying “No” to the former
Beyoncé
While many artists have protested their music being used at Trump rallies, Beyoncé’s team took decisive action when a Trump campaign spokesperson used her song ‘Freedom’ in a video. The clip, which paired the track from Lemonade with footage of Trump getting off an airplane, was seen as particularly provocative since ‘Freedom’ is associated with Kamala Harris’s campaign. Despite granting permission to the Harris campaign, Beyoncé’s team made it clear they did not authorize the Trump campaign’s use. Her label swiftly issued a cease-and-desist notice.
Rihanna
After Trump played Rihanna’s 2007 hit “Don’t Stop the Music” at a rally in Chattanooga, her team swiftly issued a cease-and-desist letter. The letter stated that Rihanna had not authorized the use of her music at Trump’s political events, calling the usage “improper” and threatening legal action.
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