Challenges in the Life of Kesha in a Detailed Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 1, 2026

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

Kesha Rose Sebert, known professionally as Kesha, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter notable for her impact on pop music. She has achieved two number-one albums on the Billboard 200, "Animal" (2010) and "Rainbow" (2017), and boasts ten top-ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including the hit "Tik Tok", which was once the best-selling digital single. Kesha completed her contract with Kemosabe Records with the album "Gag Order" (2023) and has since released her first independent album, "Period" (2024) under her own label, Kesha Records.

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

May 2010: Lawsuit from DAS Communications Inc.

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 Lawsuit with DAS Communications

In 2012, Kesha's lawsuit with DAS Communications was settled before the release of her second album.

January 2014: Rehabilitation and Name Change

In January 2014, Kesha checked into a rehabilitation center for bulimia nervosa and began working on her third studio album. After rehab, she switched to using her birth name, Kesha, rather than her previous moniker, Ke$ha.

October 2014: Lawsuit Against Dr. Luke

In October 2014, Kesha sued producer Dr. Luke for sexual assault and battery, sexual harassment, gender violence, emotional abuse, and violation of California business practices over 10 years of working together.

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. The lawsuits involved accusations of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and employment discrimination against Dr. Luke, with counterclaims of breach of contract and defamation.

February 19, 2016: Preliminary Injunction Ruling

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: Case Dismissal

On April 6, 2016, Judge Kornreich dismissed Kesha's case against Dr. Luke, citing that the statute of limitations had run out on the rape allegations.