Published 13:58 IST, October 11th 2019
Prince Estate calls out Trump for using 'Purple Rain' in his campaign
The estate of Prince Rogers Nelson objected to the US President as he violated a legal agreement by playing Prince song before a campaign rally in Minneapolis.
Advertisement
United States President Donald Trump violated a legal agreement on October 10 by playing Prince's song before a campaign rally in Minneapolis. estate of Prince Rogers Nelson objected to US President and released a statement after rally that confirmed that back in 2018 campaign was refrained from using Prince's Purple Rain or any or Prince music in connection with campaign rallies or or events. official Twitter account that celebrates life and legacy of music legend furr claimed that Prince Estate would never give permission to President Trump to use any of his songs.
Advertisement
Protesters in Minneapolis
Protesters in Minneapolis got into a brief tiff with police outside campaign rally as y reportedly set President Trump's hats on fire. While some protesters wore masks or chanted “hands up, don't shoot!”. President Trump has criticized Minnesota for accepting large numbers of refugees from Somalia and claims that city and state have allowed refugees without considering impact on schools, communities, and taxpayers. He furr described Somali resettlement as “ disaster taking place in Minnesota”. protesters packed streets surrounding Target center. site of Trump's rally is also across city's first Avenue nightclub where much of Prince's movie Purple Rain was filmed.
Advertisement
'Cease and Desist'
Trump campaign has reportedly played music by Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and some or artists since US President began running for office in 2015. One of campaigns played Living on Edge at a rally in August 2018, when one of group singers, Steven Tyler reportedly sent a 'cease and desist' letter through his attorney to White House. President Trump was allegedly accused of willful infringement in brocasting song. Tyler's attorney contended that playing an Aerosmith song in one of his campaigns gives a false impression that Tyler is endorsing Trump's presidency.
(With inputs from AP)
Advertisement
Advertisement
12:09 IST, October 11th 2019