has issued a legal warning to Donald Trump's presidential campaign for unauthorized use of her hit song Freedom according to reports. Trump's campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung posted a in Michigan. The video showed him disembarking from a plane while he gave a two-handed fist pump.
Beyoncé's track was played over the song. The clip was posted to X, , on Tuesday and remained up on Cheung's account until Wednesday. It has since been taken down.
Freedom is widely recognized as Kamala Harris' unofficial campaign anthem. A source has said Trump did not get Beyoncé's permission to use the song, prompting her to take legal action. Speaking to , the source said Beyoncé has threatened to send a cease-and-desist letter.
This incident follows the release of a new ad by the Harris-Walz campaign featuring the song Freedom, with narration provided by actor Jeffrey Wright. In his voiceover, he poses the question: "What kind of America do we want? One where we're divided, angry, depressed? C'mon! We're Americans! Fascism? We conquered it. The moon? Landed on it.
The future? Building it. Freedom? Nobody loves it more." Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has been playing the Beyoncé track, with the singer's full approval, since her campaign kicked off earlier this summer after Joe Biden decided not to run for a second term.
At her first public appearance after receiving the president's endorsement, Harris even made her entrance to the podium with the song playing in the background. A video released shortly after also prominently featured the tune. On the other hand, Trump is well-known for using music without artists' consent at his rallies.
The Republican has faced numerous legal threats and cease-and-desist orders from various artists over the years, including Celine Dion, Sinead O'Connor, Village People, Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins, Steven Tyler and Rihanna, to name a few. All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated American team. to make sure you're not missing out.
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