Neil Young has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Donald Trump for using his song “Rockin’ in the Free World” at a rally. The suit is the second time Young has sued over Trump’s use of the song, after a 2020 lawsuit against another Trump group.
Why it matters
Fans of Neil Young may care because the lawsuit reflects his efforts to protect his music from political use.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- Neil Young Sues Trump for Using “Rockin’ in the Free World” at Rally: “The Opposite of Everything Donald J. Trump Stands For”hollywoodreporter.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Neil Young Rocks Trump With $10M Suit Over Using That ‘Free World’ Tune Againdeadline.com(opens in a new tab)
- Neil Young Sues Trump for $10 Million Over ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ Usage – Againthewrap.com(opens in a new tab)
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