Kesha Makes First Major Comments on Dr. Luke Ruling: "This Issue Is Bigger Than Just About Me"
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Kesha has commented at length for the first time about Friday’s court ruling denying a preliminary injunction in her legal battle against Dr. Luke, the producer she has sued on claims of rape and other abuse.
In a Facebook post, Kesha expressed gratitude to those who have supported her in recent days, including “other entertainers.” She reiterated her legal team’s statement that she would be open to working with Sony, the parent of Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records imprint, as long as he isn’t involved.
“But at this point, this issue is bigger than just about me,” she added. “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.”
She went on to call for abuse victims to speak out about their abuse.
The remarks, which you can read in full below, were more extensive than those Kesha shared yesterday via Instagram, when she said, “I am beyond words in gratitude. Thank you is not enough but it is all I have. A million times over and forever thank you. The support I have received has left my face swollen from tears. I love you all so much.”
On Friday, a New York State Supreme Court judge denied Kesha’s motion seeking to bar Dr. Luke from interfering with her signing to another label while her case works its way through the courts.
Read our exploration of Kesha’s battle with Dr. Luke, “Why Kesha Lost Her Court Battle, But Not Necessarily the War.”
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.
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