Kesha Pens Heartfelt Letter Thanking Those Who Support Her

Robert Kessler
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Kesha (Photo: Fame Flynet)

Fans and music industry insiders alike have rushed to support Kesha after a court ruled last Friday that she could not be released from her contract with Sony and its imprint Kemosabe Records, owned by Dr. Luke, the producer she says raped her. On Facebook Wednesday, Kesha thanked those who have her back and “entertainers who knowingly put their own careers at stake by supporting me.”

In the letter, Kesha responds to Dr. Luke’s claims that she’s suing him to break her contract: “This case has never been about a renegotiation of my record contract – it was never about getting a bigger, or a better deal. This is about being free from my abuser.”

You can read the full letter here:

I’m so, so beyond humbled and thankful for all of the support I’ve received from everyone. Words cannot really express the emotions I’ve gone through reading and seeing how amazing everyone has been to me. I can’t believe that so many people all over the world took the time to show me support and love. Other entertainers who knowingly put their own careers at stake by supporting me, I will be forever grateful.

All I ever wanted was to be able to make music without being afraid, scared, or abused. This case has never been about a renegotiation of my record contract — it was never about getting a bigger, or a better deal. This is about being free from my abuser. I would be willing to work with Sony if they do the right thing and break all ties that bind me to my abuser.

But at this point, this issue is bigger than just about me.

I think about young girls today — I don’t want my future daughter — or your daughter – or any person to be afraid that they will be punished if they speak out about being abused, especially if their abuser is in a position of power.

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.

Yes, I am very much a feminist, but more than that, I am a humanist. I believe in supporting my fellow human beings in being SAFE.

We’re all in this together. You are not alone.

I love you and thank you.

The latest entertainer to vocalize her support for Kesha is Adele, who gave a shout-out to the “TiK ToK” singer while accepting the Brit Award for British Female Solo Artist Wednesday.

Adele is, for the record, signed to Sony Music and it is her record sales that are essentially keeping them afloat. Adele’s support of Kesha is no small act.

For anyone doubting that most of the industry is scared to even come near the Kesha/Dr. Luke/Sony case, here is the version of Adele’s speech that the official Twitter account for the BRITs posted:

It cuts all references to Kesha.