Leonard Cohen's Estate Hits Out at Trump, Joins List of Angry Artists
Summary
Leonard Cohen’s estate objected to President Donald Trump’s use of Cohen’s song "Hallelujah" at the Freedom 250 rally, saying the use was unauthorized and not approved. Several other musicians have also opposed Trump using their songs at events without permission.Key Facts
- Leonard Cohen’s estate said using "Hallelujah" at Trump’s Freedom 250 rally was unauthorized and not supported.
- Cohen passed away in 2016, and the estate made its statement via Cohen’s official Instagram account.
- The Freedom 250 rally commemorates America’s 250th anniversary and has featured multiple concerts.
- Many artists originally scheduled for the Freedom 250 concert withdrew due to political reasons.
- Other musicians who have opposed Trump’s use of their songs include Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, ABBA, Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, and Sinéad O’Connor’s estate.
- Some artists have accused Trump of misusing songs that promote peace, love, and tolerance.
- Unauthorized use of music at political events has led to public statements and legal actions by artists and their estates.
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