The 'Dark Horse' songstress' announcement of a new single with Dr. Luke, who faces past sexual assault allegations from Kesha, has ignited controversy on social media.
- Jun 20, 2024
AceShowbiz - Katy Perry's collaboration with music producer Dr. Luke in her upcoming album has generated significant controversy due to past allegations of sexual assault made against him by Ke$ha or Kesha.
Perry, known for hits like "I Kissed a Girl" and "Roar", has partnered with Dr. Luke, real name Lukasz Gottwald, for her sixth album. The decision has drawn criticism online, with fans and followers pointing to the allegations made by Kesha in a 2014 lawsuit.
Kesha, whose full name is Kesha Rose Sebert, tweeted "lol" in response to the news of Perry's collaboration with Dr. Luke. Many interpreted this as a veiled comment on Perry's choice to work with him despite the allegations.
Online backlash against Perry's decision has been strong. Some users questioned the compatibility of producing a song titled "Woman's World" with a producer facing such allegations. Others pointed out Perry's previous support for Kesha and expressed disappointment in her decision.
"Woman's World" is set to be released on July 11th. Meanwhile, neither Kesha nor Perry have publicly commented on the controversy. However, Kesha and Dr. Luke settled their long-running legal battle in June of 2023, with Kesha acknowledging that "only God knows what happened that night" and Dr. Luke denying the allegations.
Perry's collaboration with Dr. Luke comes amid ongoing discussions about accountability and support for victims of sexual assault in the entertainment industry. The fallout from the allegations against Dr. Luke has led several artists, including Doja Cat, to distance themselves from him.
