Kenny Loggins has hit out at Donald Trump for utilizing his tune ‘Hazard Zone’ in a controversial video concerning US protests.
The basic ‘80s tune was heard enjoying in a video shared by the US president on his Reality Social account over the weekend. Within the clip, a model of Trump made utilizing synthetic intelligence was seen carrying a crown and flying in a jet labelled ‘King Trump’. Whereas within the jet, he’s seen dumping sludge onto a crowd of individuals protesting within the streets.
Now, Loggins has criticised the president for utilizing the tune with out asking for permission, and expressed his frustration at being tied into an internet put up that’s made with the “goal of dividing us”.
On his web site, a press release was shared yesterday (October 20), containing an replace from his workforce and an official assertion from the singer himself.
“Late Saturday, Oct. 18, President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video on his Reality Social account that portrayed him dumping brown sludge on a crowd of protesters whereas carrying a crown and flying overhead in a jet labelled ‘King Trump’,” the put up started.
Kenny Loggins slams Donald Trump for utilizing ‘Hazard Zone’ in an AI video the place Trump drops poop on No Kings protesters
“That is an unauthorized use of my efficiency. No person requested me for my permission, which I’d have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is… pic.twitter.com/AJQWN7hz3j
— Tradition Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) October 20, 2025
“The music accompanying the video clip was Kenny Loggins’ hit recording ‘Hazard Zone’, from the 1986 movement image High Gun (it was additionally used within the 2022 sequel High Gun: Maverick). In response, Kenny Loggins has issued the next assertion.”
Loggins’ official quote learn: “That is an unauthorised use of my efficiency of ‘Hazard Zone.’ No person requested me for my permission, which I’d have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is eliminated instantly.”
He continued: “I can’t think about why anyone would need their music used or related to one thing created with the only goal of dividing us. Too many individuals are attempting to tear us aside, and we have to discover new methods to return collectively.
“We’re all Individuals, and we’re all patriotic. There is no such thing as a ‘us and them’ – that’s not who we’re, neither is it what we must be. It’s all of us. We’re on this collectively, and it’s my hope that we are able to embrace music as a approach of celebrating and uniting each certainly one of us.”
The assertion has obtained a blended response on-line, with some backing the singer up in calling out the US president, whereas others are extra crucial and spotlight how he seems to have already offered the rights to the tune.
“Sorry Kenny Loggins however you offered the rights to your tune so that you don’t get to inform anybody to take away it,” one individual argued on X/Twitter, whereas another person added: “It’s known as ‘Honest Use’. Don’t launch your music in the event you don’t need it used. He must be flattered.”
I imply.. robust? It is known as “Honest Use”.
Do not launch your music if you don’t need it used. He must be flattered.
— Bacon Overlord (@OGBaconOverlord) October 20, 2025
Others disagreed and confirmed assist with the artist. “Mr. Loggins, please (Sue) Trump for the whole lot he nonetheless has. Trump thinks he can do something he desires, & he thinks he can get away with it,” one wrote.
“Effectively WE the Folks want to indicate him he can’t do what he desires… IMPEACH NOW.”
“Kenny Loggins is certainly one of my favourite yacht rock artists. Undoubtedly standing with him,” added another person, whereas a 3rd wrote: “idk who kenny loggins is however im about to stream him all day.”
Mr. Loggins, please (Sue) Trump for the whole lot he nonetheless has. Trump thinks he can do something he desires, & he thinks he can get away with it. Effectively WE the Folks want to indicate him he cannot do what he desires…….✊✊✊ IMPEACHNOW.
— @Monica Fuentes15 (Mrs.) NO DM’s (@MonicaPantoja15) October 20, 2025
Kenny Loggins is certainly one of my favourite yacht rock artists. Undoubtedly standing with him.🙋🏽♀️
— Mary Burrell (@MaryBur71233913) October 20, 2025
idk who kenny loggins is however im about to stream him all day
— SHANNASTAN (@MishaDee9) October 20, 2025
The protests Trump appears to make a nod in the direction of with the AI video are the ‘No Kings’ protests that befell over the weekend. Enormous crowds gathered throughout New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, and extra over the weekend in opposition to Donald Trump’s insurance policies, and amongst these displaying their backing have been Pedro Pascal – who was noticed within the crowds – and Robert De Niro, who helped mobilise participation and urged Individuals to “maintain combating” towards the president.
Kenny Loggins is much from the primary identify to criticise Trump for utilizing music with out permission too. In August final 12 months, Jack White warned the Trump presidential marketing campaign to not use his music after a clip of The White Stripes’ music appeared in a video.
The White Stripes’ hit ‘Seven Nation Military’ was used within the clip of Trump travelling on the marketing campaign path, and White threatened authorized motion.
Round that very same time, ABBA additionally demanded Trump cease utilizing their music, after he performed hits like ‘Cash, Cash, Cash’, ‘The Winner Takes It All’ and ‘Dancing Queen’ throughout his rally occasion in St Cloud, Minnesota.
Beyoncé reportedly threatened the previous president with authorized motion for utilizing her tune ‘Freedom’ in a social media video. That very same tune was then used – with permission – by Kamala Harris as the official anthem of her presidential marketing campaign final 12 months.
Different cases embody the property of Isaac Hayes threatening to sue for Trump’s use of ‘Maintain On, I’m Coming’, Celine Dion saying she didn’t endorse his use of ‘My Coronary heart Will Go On’, and Johnny Marr “shutting down” his use of The Smiths’ ‘Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Need’.
Neil Younger, The Rolling Stones, Queen and The Animals have all made related objections prior to now.