{
  "id": 8122565,
  "title": "Musicians Who’ve Slammed Donald Trump for Using Their Songs Without Permission",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/musicians-whove-slammed-donald-trump-for-using-their-songs-without",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T22:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/lists/musicians-slam-donald-trump-music-campaign/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Donald Trump, known for his abrasive demeanor and litigation-prone behavior, frequently finds himself at odds with musicians who object to his unauthorized use of their songs. In a span of just two weeks in August 2024, high-profile artists like Beyoncé, Foo Fighters, and Jack White publicly criticized Trump's team for using their music without permission. This pattern of discontent dates back to Trump's first presidential run in 2016, when he first gained notoriety for his actions towards disgruntled artists.\n\nDespite losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, Trump persisted and won the 2024 election, spending a total of 12 years in the spotlight and accumulating numerous complaints from artists over the use of their music. While some musicians, such as Jason Aldean, Kanye West, Kid Rock, and Sexyy Red, have endorsed Trump, his Democratic rival Kamala Harris also received substantial support from the music industry. Many of these artists have taken various actions in response to Trump's unauthorized use of their music, ranging from expressing their disapproval publicly to threatening legal action or even filing lawsuits.",
  "summary": "In just a matter of days, the politician was told off by Beyoncé, Foo Fighters and Jack White.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}