The White Stripes have dropped their ‘Seven Nation Army’ lawsuit against Donald Trump

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The White Stripes have dropped their copyright lawsuit against the newly re-elected President of the United States Donald Trump. Find out more below.

In August, the Stripes’ Jack White warned the Trump presidential campaign not to use his music after a clip of The White Stripes’ music appeared in a video. The band’s hit ‘Seven Nation Army’ was used in the clip of Trump travelling on the campaign trail, and White then warned: “Oh….Don’t even think about using my music you fascists” before saying he would be filing a lawsuit for its inappropriate use.”

The following month, a lawsuit was filed with Meg and Jack White listed as co-plaintiffs. According to the lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Manhattan, the band “vehemently oppose the policies adopted and actions taken by Defendant Trump when he was President and those he has proposed for the second term he seeks.”

Jack White performs in June 2024
Jack White performs in June 2024. CREDIT: Scott Legato/Getty Images

Now, however, Consequence has reported that the band have requested that the claims be dismissed “without prejudice”, which would allow them to refile another lawsuit in the future should they choose to do so.

The lawsuit’s dismissal is the latest development in Jack White’s long-running public display of disdain for Trump. After filing the lawsuit, White in October hit out at Trump when the incoming President insulted Detroit when delivering a speech in the city. At one point, Trump used the city as an example of what would happen to the country if his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, went on to win the election. “It will be like Detroit,” he said. “Our whole country will end up being like Detroit if she’s your president. You’re going to have a mess on your hands.”

U.S. Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump dances during a campaign rally
U.S. Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump dances during a campaign rally. CREDIT: Rebecca Noble/Getty Images

White retorted on social media: “What kind of political idiot insults Detroit while SPEAKING TO DETROITERS??? Guess what trump, YOU AIN’T LIKE US. You’re gonna lose Michigan BIGLY you wanna-be dictator orange clown. Go back to your fascist rallies.”

After Trump was re-elected as President last week (November 6), Jack posted to social media a blistering attack on the convicted felon: “Americans chose a known, obvious fascist and now America will get whatever this wannabe dictator wants to enact from here on in… Immigrants? He wants you out. Minorities? He doesn’t care about you at ALL. Women? You know exactly what he thinks of you. Dying on the stretcher from a miscarriage of your rapist’s pregnancy?”

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PnB Rock's Murder: New Video Evidence Debunks Theory About His Girlfriend's Involvement

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New details have emerged regarding the killing of PnB Rock. According to CBS News Philadelphia, new surveillance footage from the Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles restaurant in Los Angeles where the rapper was killed debunks a popular internet theory that his girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang, revealed their location on social media, helping the killers find them.

In the video, the set-up begins the moment Rock walks into the restaurant. They ended up having to wait 40 minutes for their food, during which time Rock made a phone call. The video also shows the moment of his death, which confirms the rapper never had a realistic chance to hand over his jewelry, as he was shot just seconds after the gunman approached him.

 

PnB Rock Performs At The University Of Guam

PnB Rock- “Whole City Mad” Ft. Meek Mill (Unreleased) [Official Audio] -  YouTubeSyndication: GuamPnB Rock performed to hundreds of fans at the University of Guam Calvo. Fieldhouse on July 29. © Virgilio Valencia /For PDN. Via Imagn Images.

Sibounheuang has spoken out about the trauma she's dealt with from Rock's death numerous times on social media. “I am 100% not ok,” she wrote in 2022. “If I wasn’t spiritual I could kill my self (but then I’ll go to hell and my man not there) My man saved my life, Throwing me under that table. I’m not supposed to be here but bc of him. I am. No one would be able to handle this. TBH, I can’t even handle this." Kodak Black was one of the many voices to put blame on Sibounheuang for Rock's death.

 

PnB Rock's Death Gets New Details

Freddie Lee Trone is currently serving 31 years in prison after being convicted of murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and second-degree murder in connection to the incident back in August. Trone’s son, who pulled the trigger in the killing, remains in custody but was only 17 at the time and found to be operating on his father's orders. Check out CBS News' discussion with True Crime News' Ana Garcia about PnB Rock below and be on the lookout for further updates on HotNewHipHop.

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