Prince's estate says the Trump campaign broke its pledge by playing 'Purple Rain' at the president's rally last night in Minneapolis, where Prince was worn.
in which Trump campaign officials acknowledged receipt of a letter from the singer's representatives requesting they refrain from using Prince's music at any campaign events. The letter promised to abide by the request.
"Without admitting liability, and to avoid any future dispute, we write to confirm that the Campaign will not use Prince's music in connection with its activities going forward," the letter states.During the president's rally at the Target Center on Thursday, Trump brought up the names of some other star musicians, suggesting he did not need the backing of celebrity performers to win in 2016.
"I didn't need Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and I didn't need little Bruce Springsteen and all these people," he said.Like Prince's estate, other big-name musicians have asked the Trump campaign not to use their music.played her 2007 single"Don't Stop the Music" at an event. 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!
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