New York, NY – A federal court has ruled in favor of Guyanese-born singer-songwriter Eddy Grant, finding that former President Donald Trump’s campaign infringed on his copyright by using his iconic song “Electric Avenue” without permission.
In a recent decision, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York found that Trump and his campaign had violated Grant’s copyright by using the song in an animated video that was posted on the former president’s personal Twitter account during the 2020 presidential election.
Grant, through his companies Greenheart Music Limited, had filed a lawsuit against Trump and his campaign, alleging that the use of “Electric Avenue” was unauthorized and constituted copyright infringement. The court agreed, ruling that Grant was entitled to damages for the unauthorized use of his music.
The ruling is a victory for Grant, who has been a prominent figure in the music industry for decades. “Electric Avenue” is one of his most famous songs, and its use in Trump’s campaign video was widely criticized.