Sinead O’Connor’s Estate Reacts to Donald Trump's Use of Her Song
The estate of Sinead O'Connor expresses outrage at the use of her music by Donald Trump in campaign rallies, stating that the late singer would be deeply disappointed with the association.
Sinead O'Connor Estate Bars Donald Trump From Using Her Music at Campaign Rally
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Sinéad O’Connor’s estate has a message for former President Donald Trump — stop using the late singer’s song “Nothing Compares 2 U” at campaign rallies.
O’Connor’s label Chrysalis Records and her estate shared in a joint statement that throughout her life, Sinéad O’Connor lived by a moral code of honesty, kindness, fairness, and decency towards others. They expressed outrage upon learning that Donald Trump has been using her iconic performance of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ at his political rallies.
The statement expressed that O'Connor would have felt disgusted, hurt, and insulted upon learning about the song's usage, particularly by someone she called a "biblical devil."
In conclusion, the statement emphasized that as the protectors of her legacy, they are requesting Donald Trump and his team to stop using her music right away.
O’Connor passed away at the age of 56 on July 26, 2023. It was later revealed on January 9 that her cause of death was natural, leading the Southwark Coroners Court to no longer investigate her passing.
During her career, O’Connor gained recognition for her cover of Prince’s song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” which resulted in multiple Grammy nominations.
Trump, 77, used the late singer’s version of the song before taking the stage at various campaign rallies in Maryland and North Carolina.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump. Sean Rayford/Getty Images
O’Connor is hardly the first musician who has asked that the former president stop using their music.
In 2018, Washington Post editor Philip Rucker revealed that during a Trump rally in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Rihanna's song "Don't Stop the Music" was playing.
Rihanna responded by saying, "Not for much longer. Me or my people would never be at or near those tragic rallies, so thanks for letting me know, Philip!"
Rihanna's legal team informed Rolling Stone that they had sent a cease-and-desist letter to Trump, preventing him from using her music at future events.
The statement from her team mentioned that President Trump had been using Rihanna's music, including her hit song 'Don't Stop the Music,' at various political events without her permission. Rihanna, also known as Ms. Fenty, had not given consent for her music to be used by Mr. Trump, making such use inappropriate.
Trump is running to become the Republican presidential nominee for the 2024 election. However, he is also dealing with 91 felony charges in federal and state cases. These charges involve election interference, hoarding classified documents post-presidency, and falsifying business records.
Editor's P/S:
Sinéad O'Connor's estate's request to Donald Trump to stop using her song "Nothing Compares 2 U" for his campaign rallies is a testament to the power of an artist's legacy. O'Connor was a passionate advocate for social justice and would have been horrified to know that her music was being used to support a politician whose values are antithetical to her own. Her estate's actions show that they are committed to preserving her legacy and ensuring that her music is not used to promote causes she would not have supported.
O'Connor's request is also a reminder that artists have the right to control how their work is used. Trump's unauthorized use of her song is a clear violation of copyright law. It is also disrespectful to O'Connor's memory and her fans. The estate's request is a necessary step to protect O'Connor's legacy and to ensure that her music is used in a way that reflects her values.
