Challenges in the Life of Kesha in a Detailed Timeline

Life is full of challenges, and Kesha faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Kesha Rose Sebert is an American singer and songwriter who gained prominence in 2009. Her initial breakthrough occurred with her feature on Flo Rida's chart-topping hit, "Right Round."

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

May 2010: DAS Communications Lawsuit

In May 2010, Kesha's former managers from DAS Communications Inc. filed a lawsuit against her, seeking $14 million for commissions on her RCA Records deal.

2012: Settlement of DAS Lawsuit

In 2012, Kesha's lawsuit launched in October against DAS Communications was settled before the release of her second album.

January 3, 2014: Rehab Admission

On January 3, 2014, Kesha checked into Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center for eating disorder treatment.

January 2014: Rehabilitation center and name change

In January 2014, Kesha entered a rehabilitation center for bulimia nervosa. After completing rehab, she decided to use her birth name, Kesha, instead of Ke$ha.

March 6, 2014: Completion of Rehab

On March 6, 2014, Kesha completed her treatment after spending two months in rehab.

October 2014: Lawsuit against Dr. Luke

In October 2014, Kesha filed a lawsuit against producer Dr. Luke, alleging sexual assault, battery, sexual harassment, gender violence, emotional abuse, and violation of California business practices.

2014: Legal Dispute with Dr. Luke Begins

In 2014, Kesha's career was halted due to a legal dispute with her former producer Dr. Luke, which involved a series of lawsuits known collectively as Kesha v. Dr. Luke.

February 19, 2016: Ruling against preliminary injunction request

On February 19, 2016, New York Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich ruled against Kesha's request for a preliminary injunction to release her from Kemosabe Records.

April 6, 2016: Dismissal of Dr. Luke case

On April 6, 2016, Judge Kornreich dismissed Kesha's case against Dr. Luke, citing the statute of limitations had expired on the alleged incidents.

2020: Court of Appeals Ruling

In 2020, the Court of Appeals in New York ruled that Dr. Luke is a limited public figure. This would have required Dr. Luke to prove Kesha acted with malice when filing her lawsuit and would have allowed Kesha to recover litigation fees starting in 2020.

April 1, 2022: Cancellation of Cruise Tour

Kesha's second cruise tour, scheduled for April 1, 2022, was cancelled due to undisclosed reasons.

2022: Diagnosis of Common Variable Immunodeficiency

In 2022, Kesha revealed that she was diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency, which caused her to feel fatigued every day.

January 2023: Near-Death Experience

In January 2023, Kesha almost died after a complication with freezing her eggs and was later hospitalized for nine days after feeling weak from a performance.

June 2023: Settlement of Legal Dispute

In June 2023, the legal dispute between Kesha and Dr. Luke was settled out of court.

June 22, 2023: Settlement of Lawsuit with Dr. Luke

On June 22, 2023, Kesha and Dr. Luke announced the official settlement of their long-standing legal case. Kesha expressed her desire to move forward and wished peace to all involved, while Dr. Luke continued to deny the original claims.