Kesha Says She Was Offered "Freedom" From Label in Exchange for Public Apology

In February, a court ruling denied Kesha a preliminary injunction in her legal battle against Dr. Luke, the producer she has sued on claims of rape and other abuse. Her label Sony Music Entertainment later offered support, but said it could not legally end her contract with Luke’s Kemosabe Records. In March, Kesha appealed and asked for a second opinion on the injunction. Now, the singer has posted a note on her Instagram, writing that has been “offered my freedom” if she “apologize[s] publicly and say that I never got raped.” Read it below. Update (6:51 p.m.): A rep for Dr. Luke has responded to Kesha via a statement to Rolling Stone. Read the full statement below.

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so. 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.

A photo posted by Kesha (@iiswhoiis) onApr 3, 2016 at 10:38am PDT

Update (6:51 p.m.): Dr. Luke’s rep’s statement to Rolling Stone:

The Court repeatedly stated Kesha is already free to record without Dr. Luke, and that she had not presented any facts supporting her claims. That’s because all the evidence – including Kesha’s own videotaped sworn testimony – show her allegations are false. The only thing Kesha is not free to do is to continue to lie about Dr. Luke through publicity stunts and outrageous smears, ignoring the fact that by her own free will she went to work and entered into new contracts with Dr. Luke years after this “incident” supposedly happened. Her goal all along has been solely personal enrichment by seeking to break contracts that brought her success and millions so she can enter into more lucrative ones. We look forward to our day in court holding Kesha accountable for her lies.

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