Creating a “cease-and-desist” playlist is a special form of petty I was not prepared for.

See you in court."

“But now, those companies are allowing an out.

Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, surrounded by cheering supporters holding signs

And the companies are allowing that,” he said.

That’s where the conflict starts," Cevallos continued.

Needless to say, this battle has spanned many years, campaigns, artists, and genres.

Isaac Hayes speaking into a microphone

Law suit coming from my lawyers about this (to add to your 5 thousand others.)"

Trump played their music that year also, but the tone of their response was very different.

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I hope that’s clear enough," he said.

The song was called,“Weeping in the Promised Land.

“It was about Fogerty’s experience living through 2020.

Björn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Agnetha Fältskog, and Benny Andersson pose together indoors. Anni-Frid uses a cane, and Agnetha is in an elegant dress

He called Trump a “fork-tongued pharaoh.”

That means they can legally play the 15 million songs in BMI’s catalog at campaign rallies.

“Prince Estate will never give permission to President Trump to use Prince’s songs,” they wrote.

Céline Dion looks out the window of a car and points

A cease and desist has been issued.

My lawyer is dealing with this matter.”

Permission to use “All Right Now” was never sought for or granted by me.

Beyoncé stands at a podium

My lawyer is dealing with this matter.

We are aware that the President*@realDonaldTrumpcontinues to use our music at his rallies.

THIS IS NOT ABOUT DEMS VS. REPUB.

Kamala Harris walks through an office while people applaud. Signs read "Harris for President," "KAMALA," and "VOTE."

I DO NOT LET ANYONE USE MY SONGS WITHOUT MY PERMISSION.

MY MUSIC IS FOR CAUSES NOT FOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OR RALLIES.

PROTECTING COPYRIGHT AND SONGWRITERS IS WHAT IVE BEEN FIGHTING FOR EVEN BEFORE THIS CURRENT ADMINISTRATION TOOK OFFICE.

Kamala Harris waves while standing in front of a large crowd holding many "KAMALA" signs at a political event

In a second tweet he concluded, “No is a complete sentence.”

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Kamala Harris speaking at a podium with a backdrop of flags. Text notes Harris released the first video of her US presidential campaign, featuring Beyoncé's song, "Freedom"

Dave Grohl, Josh Freese, Krist Novoselic, Pat Smear, Chad Channing, and Nate Mendel on a red carpet

Jack White and Meg White pose together; Jack wears a dark textured coat, and Meg wears a dress with a fluffy hat

Donald Trump is seen exiting an airplane in a video posted by Margo Martin. Below, Jack White shares a critical message directed at Trump concerning his music usage and veterans

Sinéad O'Connor performs on stage

The Village People members are shown at a parade

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Johnny Marr plays guitar on stage in front of a large screen

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Nico Vega poses against a cluttered backdrop

Phil Collins sitting in a chair on stage, holding a microphone mid-performance

Tom Petty performs on stage, playing a guitar

John Fogerty playing guitar and singing on stage

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John Fogerty plays the piano outdoors

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones perform on stage

Prince performs on stage

Brian May plays guitar while Adam Lambert performs

Joe Hahn, Mike Shinoda, and Brad Delson of Linkin Park holding an award

Eddy Grant on stage performing with a band behind him

Twisted Sister posing animatedly and looking excited

Eric Grant, Walter Williams, and Eddie Levert of The O'Jays perform onstage

Everlast and Danny Boy of House of Pain perform on stage

Band Free performs on stage

Members of Earth, Wind & Fire perform on stage

Rihanna on stage performing

R.E.M. holding awards at the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Aerosmith stands on stage amid confetti

Neil Young plays the electric guitar and sings on stage

Elton John performs on stage

Adele performs on stage, smiling

Pharrell Williams smiles while holding a microphone

Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy of a-ha perform on stage