Beyoncé Threatens Cease-and-Desist Over Trump Campaign’s ‘Freedom’ Video
As news broke that Beyoncé was issuing a cease-and-desist over the Trump campaign’s unauthorized use of her song, ‘Freedom,’ my first instinct was one of admiration for her swift and assertive action. In a world where artists often struggle to protect their intellectual property, it is refreshing to see someone of her caliber taking a stand against such blatant misuse.
The issue of artists having their work misappropriated for political gain is not a new phenomenon. However, the audacity of the Trump campaign to use Beyoncé’s music without permission is particularly egregious. It speaks to a larger issue of disrespect for individual rights and the assumption that powerful figures can simply disregard the wishes of those they seek to exploit.… Continue reading
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