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Dr. Luke, after he hears her demos and convinces her to move from Nashville to Los Angeles.
At the time, Luke was best known for producing Kelly Clarksons Since U Been Gone.
I think we had sex.
Im sore and sick.
I dont know where my clothes are.
I think I need to go to the hospital, she recalls of the conversation.
Kesha ultimately did not go to the hospital.
In a later affidavit, Pebe says Kesha told her, Mom, I just want to sing.
I dont want to be a rape-case victim.
I just want to get my music out.
I didnt follow my instincts.
She adopts the infamous dollar sign in her name, professionally becoming Ke$ha.
Both Kesha and DAS have since claimed in court that Luke coerced Kesha into leaving DAS.
Anytime I get a contract, hes going to come forward and basically say he owns me.
What do I do?
Despite their termination, DAS continues to keep finding Kesha new work.
Kesha remains uncredited on most versions of the song and claims she was never paid.
Her first album,Animal, also debuts at No.
1 in January 2010, selling 152,000 copies.
(This was before Nielsen counted streaming towardBillboardchart totals.)
They also sue Dr. Luke for $12 million for allegedly interfering in their partnership with Kesha.
2011:Dr. Luke co-founds his own Sony imprint, Kemosabe, and is made CEO of the label.
Kesha, still under contract with Lukes KMI and RCA, is brought over to Kemosabe in the deal.
2012:Kesha and Lukes musical relationship takes a turn for the worse.
She laterhints toRolling Stonethat she doesnt have creative control over her music.
Her mother later gives aninterviewblaming Luke for pressuring Kesha to lose weight, which Luke denies.
While in rehab, shereportedlyspontaneously tells doctors that Luke sexually and physically abused her, and also drugged her.
After completing treatment, she drops the dollar sign from her name and asks to professionally go by Kesha.
I took out the$because I realized that was part of the facade, she recentlysaidof the decision.
It was a journey and Im happy that was me in that part of my life.
But then I turned a corner.
The lawsuit also accused Luke of long-term emotional and psychological abuse involving fat-shaming.
No criminal charges are filed.
Still, Geragos claims hell depose Gaga for Keshas lawsuit about her claims.
Luke responds by filing a defamation lawsuit against Geragos, which is still ongoing.
December 3:Keshas momcountersuesDr.
She also requests that the court expedite its decision on her original lawsuit.
They call her suit a transparent and misguided attempt to renegotiate her contracts.
She also claims Luke forced her to give up songwriting credit on Keshas last big hit, Pitbulls Timber.
February 2125:Kesha receives anoutpouring of supportfrom other musicians and celebrities.
February 22:Dr. Luke speaks publicly for the first time about Keshas lawsuit without going through lawyers.
He maintains Kesha and her mom are motivated by money.
They are getting behind an allegation only - motivated by money.
I didnt rape Kesha and I have never had sex with her.
Kesha and I were friends for many years and she was like my little sister.
February 24:Keshawrites an emotional letterthanking her fans for their continued support.
This is about being free from my abuser.
February 25:Fans plan toprotest Sonys New York City headquartersin response to the labels refusal to free Kesha.
I got offered my freedom IF i were to lie.
I would have to APOLOGIZE publicly and say that I never got raped.
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS behind closed doors.
I will not take back the TRUTH.
I would rather let the truth ruin my career than lie for a monster ever again.
The judge states Kesha is acting unreasonably and that every rape is not a gender-motivated hate crime.
The judge also cited a lack of jurisdiction and evidence.
She also announces a tour with Major Lazer.
April 27:Keshas momdrops her countersuitfiled in 2014 against Dr. Luke.
May 3:Kesha follows her mother inremovingMark Geragos from her legal representation.
They allow it on the grounds that Kesha cant mention Luke or the lawsuit.
She claims Luke has financially cut her off and still not paid her royalties from Timber.
February 15:Keshareleases emails allegedly from Dr. Lukethat she says support her claims that he emotionally abused her.
Luke claims the emails are taken out of context.
They claim Eisele closely coordinated with Kesha to spread defamatory statements and tarnish Lukes reputation.
April 25:Dr. Lukeexits as CEO of Kemosabe Recordsat Sony after six years.
He claims to still maintain a relationship with Sony, though the details are unknown.
June 23:Dr. Lukes Tennessee defamation lawsuit against Keshas mother, originally filed in 2014,is dismissed.
July 6:Keshareleases her first solo song since the lawsuit, Praying, on Kemosabe Records.
She also announces her third albumRainbowwill finally be released this summer.
According to Lukes team, the texts Gaga provided were so heavily redacted it was incomprehensible.
August 8:Vulturereports that Dr. Luke will likely stand to profitfrom Keshas new album.
The deposition will happen in September.
2018
January 28: Kesha gives apowerful performance of Praying on the Grammys stage.
Gaga replied, Do u want me to see if I can talk to her?
I know shes mean.
Gaga tweets the following to address the released texts:
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@katyperry& I have grown up in the industry together.
Weve gone through both celebrations & differences w/ each other.
These are old texts.
Weve matured, gotten over the past, love each other & share deep respect.
Katy is my friend and is truly a kind soul.
When I wroteRainbow, I was in a very different headspace.
I had to address some very serious things, the singer says in the trailer.
But now, on my new record, I revisit my roots of pure and utter debaucherous joy.
Kesha got her balls back and theyre bigger than ever.
2020
January 31: Keshas fourth album,High Road, isreleasedon Kemosabe/RCA.
There is no evidence whatsoever that Gottwald raped Katy Perry.
Schecter also orders that Kesha pay Dr. Luke over $373,000 in royalties.
Keshas legal team plans to appeal Schecters ruling.
June 22:Dr. Luke settles his defamation suit with Kesha.
Only God knows what happened that night, Kesha wrote in a statement.
As I 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.
While I appreciate Kesha again acknowledging that she cannot recount what happened that night in 2005.
I am absolutely certain that nothing happened, Luke said in his statement.
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 10 years.
It is time for me to put this difficult matter behind me and move on with my life.
I wish Kesha well.
This post has been updated.
