Rihanna issues formal cease & desist to Donald Trump

Rihanna has today made good on her threat from yesterday by formally issuing a cease and desist letter to United States President Donald Trump.

The Barbadian singer took to Twitter on Monday to publicly reply to a tweet from reporter Philip Rucker that described Trump's rallies as "unlike anything else in politics" when setting the scene in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where Rihanna's 'Please Don't Stop The Music' played before the much-maligned president spoke at the event campaigning for Republican Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn.

Not for much longer...me nor my people would ever be at or around one of those tragic rallies, so thanks for the heads up philip! https://t.co/dRgRi06GrJ

— Rihanna (@rihanna) November 5, 2018

The legal team of face of Fenty Beauty have subsequently issued a letter to Trump’s White House counsel, the details of which have been obtained by Rolling Stone.

"It has come to our attention that President Trump has utilized (Rihanna’s) musical compositions and master recordings, including her hit track ‘Don’t Stop the Music,’ in connection with a number of political events held across the United States," says the letter according to the publication.

“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.”

The tweet and following cease and desist make Rihanna the latest in a growing line of artists voicing their displeasure at Trump using their work for his appearances. Last week, Pharrell Williams’ lawyers also issued a similar warning after his hit single 'Happy' was played at a campaign event, while Guns N' Roses front man Axl Rose denounced the president in a succession of tweets on Sunday.

That Rihanna's name has been added to the list of objectors comes as no surprise, with the star having previously espoused her support for Democrat Party candidates.