There's been a lot of static as I'd like to politely word it, regarding the recent Kesha vs. Dr. Luke legal situation. According to the New York Times, this issue has been going on for over 18 months, but why are we just hearing about this now? Also, is Dr. Luke a real doctor? Why does he call himself that?
These are questions we'd all like to know.
"Tik Tok" female vocalist Kesha Rose Sebert, more commonly known as just "Ke$ha" has been attempting to get out of her recording contract for months under the mega-producer, Dr. Luke with Sony Music Entertainment.
First, I know what you're thinking. Kesha was really her birth name all along? Hmm.
Unfortunately for her, Dr. Luke is a very powerful man, working in the past with icons such as Kelly Clarkson and Katy Perry. She has gone to extremes, as well as her mother, both previously explaining to the New York Times that Dr. Luke had "subjected her to years of abuse, including rape and unfair business arrangements." In a TMZ video, she later swears under oath with hungover eyes and a "don't-give-a-shit attitude" that Dr. Luke really didn't do any of the actions she accused him of doing, so I don't understand why this news is still a headline to begin with.
Why are we so concerned about this? In the star's most recent Instagram post, she is captioned saying that her face is numb from crying after all the support she's received. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson and Taylor Swift are using their social media platforms to express their sympathy for this washed out superstar saying #FreeKesha. Taylor Swift even wrote Kesha a check for $250,000 which makes me sad knowing the pop star will cash that quarter-million on the world's supply of rainbow glitter. Sorority crafting just took a huge toll.
Personally, I think Ke$ha should thank Dr. Luke for the opportunity and lifestyle that he's given her, for her work contains some of the worst music I've ever heard. How did this chick even get discovered in the first place? I admit, she's got a surprisingly good body, after all the partying she's done and a cute smile, but her lifestyle is toxic; especially for the age group that was into her music when she was relevant.
"Before I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack, cause when I leave for the night, I ain't comin' back."
"I'm talkin' bout everybody gettin' crunk, crunk. Boys tried to touch my junk, junk. Gunna smack him if he gettin' too drunk, drunk."
I'm sorry... What? That's not music, it's an absolute mess of random words that rhyme.
Before I start feeling bad, I have nothing against Ke$ha as a person. If these allegations were true, yes it would be a different article, but the fact that women are all ganging up against the music industry because she's a woman is absolutely absurd. It's the same feelings I have for women voting for Hilary Clinton just because she's female. This is just one of many things that make me upset with women these days and even men who are trying to impress women in the media with their cute touches of feminism.
In fact, Ke$ha is "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," probably accusing Dr. Luke of these terrible things just to increase her platform and gain sympathy from other female stars. Do I really think Taylor Swift would care if Ke$ha didn't throw the rape card? Probably not.
Ke$ha wanted out of the music world because Dr. Luke won't let her produce music anymore. Do we blame him? No. We thank him.
Learn the facts before you take a side.
