New York, NY – Sinéad O’Connor’s estate has taken a stand against former President Donald Trump for using the late singer’s iconic music at his political rallies. The estate, along with Chrysalis Records, expressed outrage at Trump’s use of O’Connor’s performance of “Nothing Compares 2 U” at his events.
Describing O’Connor as someone who lived by a strong moral code of honesty, kindness, fairness, and decency, the estate and Chrysalis Records stated that the singer would have been disgusted, hurt, and insulted by the misrepresentation of her work at Trump’s rallies. They demanded that Trump and his associates cease using her music immediately.
This issue is part of a larger trend where artists have requested Trump to stop using their music at his events. Pharrell Williams, Tom Petty’s family, and Johnny Marr are among those who have spoken out against Trump’s use of their songs. O’Connor, who passed away in July 2023 at the age of 56, was known for her outspoken criticism of Trump, referring to him as “the biblical devil.”
The estate has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Trump, joining a growing list of artists who have taken a stand against the former president. This move reflects a larger trend in the music industry where artists are asserting their rights over the use of their music for political purposes.
Trump, who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021, is currently running for reelection in the 2024 presidential race. Through their actions, artists like O’Connor’s estate are sending a clear message that they will not tolerate the misuse of their creative work for political gain.