“It has come to our attention that President Trump has utilized [Rihanna’s] musical compositions and master recordings, including her hit track ‘Don’t Stop the Music…
“It has come to our attention that President Trump has utilized [Rihanna’s] musical compositions and master recordings, including her hit track ‘Don’t Stop the Music,’ in connection with a number of political events held across the United States,” Rihanna’s legal team wrote in a letter to Trump’s legal team.
“Currently, Rihanna’s ‘Don’t Stop the Music’ is blaring in Chattanooga as aides toss free Trump T-shirts into the crowd, like a ball game. Everyone’s loving it,” he wrote.
Rihanna saw the tweet and was quick to respond, thanking Rucker for the “heads up,” saying that her music wouldn’t be playing at Trump events for much longer and that neither she nor her people “would ever be at or around one of those tragic rallies.”
Not for much longer…me nor my people would ever be at or around one of those tragic rallies, so thanks for the heads up philip! https://t.co/dRgRi06GrJ
— Rihanna (@rihanna) November 5,2018
“Trump’s unauthorized use of Ms. Fenty’s music… creates a false impression that Ms. Fenty is affiliated with, connected to or otherwise associated with Trump,” the cease-and-desist letter said.
Rihanna has discussed politics several times this election cycle, including expressing her support for Florida governor nominee Andrew Gillum. She has also been open about her love for former President Barack Obama.
FLORIDA: You have the opportunity to make history this election. The US has only had four black Governors in its entire history, and we can help make #AndrewGillum the next one and Florida’s first! If you’re tired of feeling like you don’t matter in the political process, know the most important thing you can do in supporting a candidate is finding someone who will take on critical issues such as: making minimum wage a livable wage, paying teachers what their worth, ensuring criminal justice reform, making healthcare a right, and repealing Stand Your Ground. That’s a platform we MUST support. Let’s #bringithome, Florida. Vote @andrewgillum. And VOTE YES on Amendment 4 to restore voting rights to folks who have already paid their debt to society. VOTE on November 6th!
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The president was holding a rally in Chattanooga, Tennesee, last Tuesday when the mogul’s music was blasted over the speakers. During the rally at the McKenzie Arena, he warned voters that they needed to fight the Democratic agenda of “high taxes and high crime.”
The 12,000-person-strong crowd was met with protesters lining the streets outside the arena, holding signs critical of Trump and his policies.
