Donald Trump's use of Sinéad O'Connor's music at his campaign rallies is not sitting well with the late singer's estate.
Sinéad O'Connor Estate Sees Red
The practice has been requested to cease by her estate.
During a campaign event in Maryland last month, Mr. Trump played "Nothing Compares 2 U," the song that is most recognized by O'Connor.
The singer's estate told BBC News it was "no exaggeration to say that Sinéad would have been disgusted, hurt, and insulted" by his use of her music.
In the upcoming US election in November, Mr. Trump is a candidate for president as the Republican nominee.
"Throughout her life, it is well known that Sinéad O'Connor lived by a fierce moral code defined by honesty, kindness, fairness, and decency towards her fellow human beings," the statement reads.
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"It was with outrage therefore that we learned that Donald Trump has been using her iconic performance of Nothing Compares 2 U at his political rallies," the statement further revealed.
"It is no exaggeration to say that Sinéad would have been disgusted, hurt, and insulted to have her work misrepresented in this way by someone who she herself referred to as a 'biblical devil'," the statement harshly concluded.
Before Mr. Trump approached the stage on February 24, the songs "Nothing Compares 2 U," Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds," Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," and Abba's "Dancing Queen" were reportedly utilized, according to The Guardian.
"Nothing Compares 2 U," penned by Prince, was the number one song in the UK for four weeks in 1990 when it was released by O'Connor. O'Connor passed away in July of last year at the age of 56. She later died of natural causes, according to a coroner.
Artists Who Threatened Legal Action Against Donald Trump
Several musicians, including Adele, have requested that Trump refrain from using their songs at political events. In 2018, after Mr. Trump played "Don't Stop the Music" during one of his rallies, Rihanna vowed to take legal action.
She was not associated with the former president and did not endorse his candidacy, according to her legal team.
The Rolling Stones have stated that following Mr. Trump's performance of "You Can't Always Get What You Want" in 2016, they sent him stop and desist letters.
In June 2020, he sang the song once again, and the band has since vowed to take legal action if it is performed again.
Following his criticism of Mr. Trump's use of "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer" at rallies, Sir Elton John declared that, as a British musician, he had no role in American politics.
While stating that it was not personal, Sir Elton pointed out that Mr. Trump and his political beliefs diverged greatly.
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