Kesha Rose Sebert, known in the music world simply as Kesha, has been trying to get out of her contract with Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald), alleging sexual abuse. On Friday she suffered a big blow.
We are on #TeamKesha 100%! @KeshaRose #FreeKeshahttps://t.co/vHrjx24VhT pic.twitter.com/H58V9f47QQ
— California (@california) February 20, 2016
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Kesha Rose Sebert alleges that Dr. Luke “drugged and raped her a decade ago and has committed ongoing abuse,” and has been pushing for a preliminary injunction that would allow her to record outside of Dr. Luke’s perameters. Her attorneys have told the judge that the careers of pop stars are short and that if an injunction doesn’t issue, the damage–aside from the alleged abuse–she faces is a destroyed music career. After hearing both sides of the argument, New York Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich had serious doubts.
.@KeshaRose sobs as judge rules she must collaborate with producer who allegedly raped her https://t.co/9kUUDxTq49 pic.twitter.com/yQ8XlRKhVS
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) February 20, 2016
“You’re asking the court to decimate a contract that was heavily negotiated and typical for the industry,” the judge said toKesha’s attorney, Mark Geragos.
Since Dr. Luke invested $60 million in Kesha’s career, and allowed her to record without him, the judge felt Kesha Rose Sebert was left with no argument.
“My instinct is to do the commercially reasonable thing,” she told Sebert’s attorney.
Despite protests on behalf of Kesha’s fans outside the courtroom, the judge denied an injunction.
Dr. Luke claims Kesha Rose Sebert and her reps are trying to extort him. He says the sexual abuse allegations stem from her “stalled career.”
This isn’t yet a done deal, however. The judge didn’t make a ruling to dismiss the case, based on “some vagueness in Kesha’s counterclaims” that might allow her to file an amended version in the future.
Meanwhile several big names in the music world are siding with and supporting Kesha Rose Sebert.
"to kesha rose" Hold Me Down @halsey pic.twitter.com/O4OSdNHLcB
— bex ✨ (@heartofsmine) February 20, 2016
Disgusted by anyone in power positions abusing their authority. My heart breaks for Kesha and all people affected by this toxicity. Fuck.
— HALSEY (@halsey) February 19, 2016
I don't even know what I would do… I only hope she can find peace and find a way to continue to create express herself without fear.
— HALSEY (@halsey) February 19, 2016
There are people all over the world who love you @KeshaRose. And I can say truly I am in awe of your bravery.
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 19, 2016
My heart is with @KeshaRose. ?
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) February 19, 2016
standing with @KeshaRose through this traumatic, deeply unfair time. send good vibes her way everyone
— Lorde (@lorde) February 19, 2016
Im not accusing anyone of anything, but i believe Kesha deserves the ability to move forward, create and earn a living.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) February 20, 2016
I send you love ❤️ @KeshaRose
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) February 19, 2016
Trying 2 not say anything since I can't say anything nice about a person… so this is me not talking about Dr. Luke https://t.co/lLhtUHbmgG
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) February 19, 2016
What’s your take on all these icons from the music world supporting Kesha Rose Sebert? It certainly looks like validation, don’t you think?
Regardless of the business end of Kesha’s contract with Dr. Luke, why isn’t there more of an issue being raised about the sexual allegations?
We stand by @KeshaRose. ?? #FreeKesha pic.twitter.com/hL7gmDas7m
— MTV Music (@MTVMusicUK) February 19, 2016
Hopefully Kesha Rose Sebert stays strong amidst all this support, and doesn’t let this case go.