February 19 was a sad day for Kesha, her animals, and people around the world. Her lawsuit has struck a chord with everyone, it has grabbed our attention and made our hearts ache with injustice. According to The Verge, Kesha was denied a court injunction, which would have let her record new music outside of her record label with Sony Records and without her producer, Dr. Luke, who allegedly abused her sexually, mentally and emotionally, as reported by Rolling Stone. The court denied Kesha the ability to record music outside of her label even though she has made it clear that she does not feel comfortable nor safe working with Dr. Luke. According to Billboard, Sony, who has been oddly quiet this whole time, has spoken out and said they are in no position to terminate the contract between Dr. Luke and Kesha. Rolling Stone reported that the New York Supreme Court Justice, Shirley Kornreich said, "there has been no showing irreparable harm."
Case closed.
But it's not.
It has only just begun.
#FreeKesha has been plastered on social media for months now ever since the story was released, but has been in excess ever since the court's ruling. Celebrities have spoken up for Kesha and the situation at hand, and she remained silent on all social media platforms before finally posting on Instagram four days after the ruling.
The singer typed a long, heartfelt message on her Facebook a couple days later.
I would like to highlight some of the celebrities who have gone out of their way to give Kesha their support and love. Kesha may not have the court on her side but she has had an overflow of love and kind-hearted messages, and she sent her own right back in her Facebook post:
"Other entertainers who knowingly put their own careers at stake by supporting me, I will be forever grateful."
Lady Gaga has posted previous pictures with Kesha, including the caption "#StopVictimShaming."
Demi Lovato's tweet was followed by numerous tweets about women empowerment and equal rights for all.
According to Rolling Stone, Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to Kesha to help with any financial needs during this time. Anne Hathway and Reese Witherspoon even took to Instagram and displayed their support for the singer.
According to Billboard, Kesha canceled a scheduled show at Loyola University for February 26 because she thought it would be the best decision at this time. Billboard also reported the next expected court date is March 21 for discovery of evidence and this discovery period could last until January 6, 2017.
During this trying time, Kesha is not thinking only of herself. She also expressed her support for others who have been hurt by such instances in her Facebook post:
"Unfortunately, I don't think that my case is giving people who have been abused confidence that they can speak out and that's a problem. But I just want to say that if you have been abused, please don't be afraid to speak out. There are places that will make you feel safe. There are people who will help you. I, for one, will stand beside you and behind you. I know now how this all feels and will forever fight for you the way perfect strangers have been fighting for me."
The singer is surrounded by so much love and support as she moves forward in this case. She has preached to her animals that they should love themselves, no matter what, and be warriors every day, and that is exactly what they will be: warriors for her. They have been there from the beginning and they will be there until the end. They will be warriors for the one who taught them how to be.
I'm sending my heart and all things glitter your way, Kesha. You're a role model for all.
#FreeKesha
