Rihanna Sent President Trump a Cease & Desist for Playing Her Music

“Ms. Fenty has not provided her consent to Mr. Trump to use her music.”

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Following her tweet in disapproval over the President using her music at rallies, Rihanna‘s legal team has sent Trump a cease and desist letter. Rihanna’s legal team has sent the President a cease and desist order for playing tracks, such as her hit single “Don’t Stop the Music,” at multiple political functions.

“As you are or should be aware, Ms. Fenty has not provided her consent to Mr. Trump to use her music. Such use is therefore improper,” Rihanna’s team said in the letter sent to the White House counsel. This follows the outspoken artist’s decision to decline to perform at the NFL Halftime Show and Pharell’s cease and desist for playing his hit “Happy” at a campaign following the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

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