After Decade-Long Legal Battle, Kesha Says She Finally Feels ‘Free’ After Settling Lawsuits With Dr. Luke

by Zach AmentDecember 22, 2023, 5:16 pmDaily Digest, News, News Feed >

Kesha has finally split from her producer Dr. Luke and his label, Kemosabe Records, after years of lawsuits.

A new TikTok video shows Kesha at the beach, running into the water, with the caption, “I haven’t felt this free since I was 18.”

Kesha also posted a photo on her Instagram, with the caption, “Coming back home to me.”

After the release of her latest album Gag Order in May, Kesha completely parted ways with Dr. Luke and Kemosabe Records.

She also left her longtime manager Vector Management.

Kesha released her statement on why she left.

“My manager has been an unwavering supporter of helping me get through the lengthy legal battle I have been embroiled in for almost a decade,” Kesha said. “We have achieved many great successes and have shared a magnificent part of my life with me. I am so grateful to them and always will be. In need of a fresh start in my life, we have parted ways, but I will remain forever grateful for the run we had.”

Kesha has had a lengthy, almost decades-long battle with Dr. Luke, whose real name is Lukasz Gottwald, which stemmed from an accusation that she was drugged and raped by him in 2005, in addition to multiple forms of abuse over a decade-long period.

Kesha’s lawsuit was dismissed in 2016, which resulted in Dr. Luke countersuing her for defamation. The two parties ultimately settled out of court. At the time, the two parties put out different statements on the manner.

“Only God knows what happened that night,” Kesha wrote. “As I have always said, I cannot recount everything that happened. I am looking forward to closing the door on this chapter of my life and beginning a new one. I wish nothing but peace to all parties involved.” Kesha said.

Dr. Luke’s statement maintained his innocence in the 2005 alleged sexual assault.

“While I appreciate Kesha again acknowledging that she cannot recount what happened that night in 2005, I am absolutely certain that nothing happened,” he said. “I never drugged or assaulted her and would never do that to anyone. For the sake of my family, I have vigorously fought to clear my name for nearly ten years. It is time for me to put this difficult matter behind me and move on with my life. I wish Kesha well.”