On Sunday Phillip Rucker from The Washington Post took to social media to share the atmosphere of Trump’s rally in Chattanooga, TN. In his tweet, Rucker likened the rally to a ballgame and mentioned the use of singer, Rhianna’s song. His tweet unknowingly sparked a flood of Trump-hating celebs to chime in after the singer Rihanna vowed to ‘put a stop’ to his use of her music at his rallies.
As far as I can tell the venue is the one who sets the music and it’s all protected under their blanket license – so good luck with that!
“It’s been said a million times, but here’s a million and one — Trump’s rallies are unlike anything else in politics. 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.”
It’s been said a million times, but here’s a million and one — Trump’s rallies are unlike anything else in politics. 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.
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) November 4, 2018
“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!”
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
No anti-Trump meaningless rant would be complete without Kathy Griffin:
“If @rihanna sues Trump I’ll just be in heaven.”
If @rihanna sues Trump I’ll just be in heaven. https://t.co/cYBHBrw8uQ
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) November 5, 2018
“#Florida! #Rihanna has a message for you!!! #Repost @rihanna ・・・ FLORIDA: You have the opportunity to make history this election. The US has only had four black Governors in its entire…”
#Florida! #Rihanna has a message for you!!! #Repost @rihanna
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FLORIDA: You have the opportunity to make history this election. The US has only had four black Governors in its entire… https://t.co/NtTTuMPK5k— Debra Messing✍🏻 (@DebraMessing) November 5, 2018
According to TMZ Rihanna’s lawyers fired off the cease and desist letter to Trump’s legal team after he played “Don’t Stop the Music” at his Sunday rally in Chattanooga, TN. According to the letter, POTUS has used Rihanna tunes “in connection with a number of political events held across the United States.”
The letter, first posted by Rolling Stone, goes on to warn Rihanna has not given Trump consent to use any of her music, so using it “is therefore improper.” Translation: do it again and we’ll sue your ass.
Again, venues like these typically have blanket licensing to use whatever music they choose so this may not get very far. It’s just further proof of the lengths the left is willing to go to make things difficult for the President.