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, known professionally as Kesha (formerly Ke$ha), is an American singer and songwriter. She gained initial recognition in 2009 through her collaboration with Flo Rida on the hit song "Right Round."

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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 in commissions.

2012: Settlement with DAS

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

January 3, 2014: Kesha Enters Treatment for Eating Disorder

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

January 2014: Rehabilitation Center

In January 2014, Kesha checked into a rehabilitation center for bulimia nervosa and started working on her third studio album. She later switched to using her birth name, Kesha.

March 6, 2014: Kesha Completes Treatment

On March 6, 2014, Kesha completed her two-month treatment at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center.

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

In 2014, Kesha's career was halted due to a legal dispute with her former producer Dr. Luke.

February 19, 2016: Preliminary Injunction Denied

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 amidst her legal battle with Dr. Luke.

April 6, 2016: Case Dismissed

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

2020: Court Ruling in Kesha's Lawsuit

In 2020, The Court of Appeals in New York ruled that Dr. Luke is a limited public figure in the lawsuit with Kesha. This meant that Dr. Luke would have needed to prove that Kesha acted in malice when she filed her lawsuit, and she would've been able to recover fees for the litigation beginning in 2020.

2022: Kesha Diagnosed with CVID

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

January 2023: Kesha's Health Scare

In January 2023, Kesha almost died after a complication with freezing her eggs, and a few weeks later, she felt weak after a performance and was sent to the hospital for nine days.

June 2023: Settlement of Kesha v. Dr. Luke case

In June 2023, the legal dispute Kesha v. Dr. Luke, which began in 2014, was settled out of court.

June 22, 2023: Settlement of Kesha and Dr. Luke Lawsuit

On June 22, 2023, Kesha and Dr. Luke jointly announced the official settlement of their long-standing legal case. Kesha expressed her desire to move forward, while Dr. Luke continued to deny the original claims. The settlement details remained undisclosed.