Kamala Harris' Supporter Makes U-Turn On Donald Trump Using Song In Rallies As Streaming Grows

Money truly makes the world go round! Village People lead singer Victor Willis, an open supporter of Kamala Harris, has recanted his previous statement against Donald Trump using their music.

The boy band leader disclosed that their streaming stats have increased dramatically since the politician began using their song "Y.M.C.A." at his rallies.

Victor Willis' wife, who is a lawyer, had previously forwarded a cease-and-desist letter to Donald Trump's campaign after his team hired a Village People cover band to sing at Mar-a-Lago.

The singer admitted that Trump using his song in his campaign yielded positive fruit in the band's pocket. He noted that the former president's use of "Y.M.C.A." has greatly benefited the song. For example, when Trump started using "Y.M.C.A." the song shot back up to #2 on Billboard's digital chart.

Although he previously expressed his displeasure at Trump using "Y.M.C.A." at the Pennsylvania town hall meeting on Monday, he declared that his hands were somewhat tied on making a move as he is legally allowed to use it since he applied for a political use license from BMI.

TMZ gathered that the former president also has the freedom to use the song for the rest of his campaign despite the pressure on Willis by the fans to take "stupid and just plain hateful" legal steps.

The 73-year-old clarified that his nod to let Trump carry on does not mean he has his support for his presidential ambition.

In fact, the band kicked against the politician when he used their song at a rally during the 2020 election, proof that they have been consistent with their disdain for Trump's political journey.

He also considered getting his lawyer-wife to revoke Trump's existing license, but he changed his mind on the decision. As for the Harris/Walz movement, Willis offered his unwavering support and permission to use "Y.M.C.A." on her campaign anytime she desired.

Willis' wife demanded the businessman stop hiring impersonators to perform the band's hit songs at Mar-a-Lago and stop creating the narrative that the group endorsed him for the upcoming polls.

According to TMZ, Willis noted in the suit that ever since the clip of Trump dancing to the "Macho Man" went viral on social media, the fans have bombarded them with questions wondering if it was an endorsement.

Trump's attorney, Joe Tacopina, then replied to the lawsuit, stating that he would only give an attorney for the band's attention and not the wife of one of their members.

"But they should be thankful that President Trump allowed them to get their name back in the press. I haven't heard their name in decades. Glad to hear they are still around," Tacopina concluded in the statement.

Willis is not the first to express their dissatisfaction with Trump's decision to use their songs at his rallies.

According to USA Today, Isaac Hayes' estate previously threatened to sue the Republican Presidential candidate for using "Sam & Dave's "Hold On, I'm Comin," a song he co-wrote on his campaign playlist.

Hayes' son, Isaac Hayes III, issued a copyright infringement notice filed by his attorney, James Walker, and demanded his campaign pay $3 million in licensing fees.

Aside from Isaac Hayes, Celine Dion and Sinead O'Connor's estate have also condemned the 78-year-old using their creative property to entertain his fans at his political gathering.

While their colleagues kicked against Trump's adoption of their musical works, other musicians like Lee Greenwood and "All Summer Long" singer Kid Rock have okayed the politician to play their music at his events and also endorsed his presidential ambition.

Country singer Jason Aldean, rapper Azealia Banks and Kanye West, Billy Ray Cyrus, Kodak Black, Sexyy Red, Waka Flocka, Lil Pump, and many more have all declared their support for the former president.

Will the continued unauthorized use of some songs spell trouble for Donald Trump?