Early Life and Education of Kesha: A Complete Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Kesha. From birth to education, explore key events.
Kesha Rose Sebert, known professionally as Kesha (formerly Ke$ha), is an American singer and songwriter. She achieved mainstream recognition in 2009 with her collaboration on Flo Rida's hit song "Right Round."
1978: Mother's Songwriting Success
In 1978, Kesha's mother, Pebe Sebert, co-wrote the single "Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You".
1980: Dolly Parton's Cover
In 1980, Dolly Parton made "Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You" popular on her album Dolly, Dolly, Dolly.
March 1, 1987: Kesha's Birth
On March 1, 1987, Kesha Rose Sebert was born in Los Angeles, California.
March 1, 1987: Kesha's Birth in Los Angeles
On March 1, 1987, Kesha Rose Sebert was born in Los Angeles.
1991: Move to Nashville
In 1991, Pebe moved the family to Nashville after securing a new publishing deal for her songwriting.
2005: Appearance on 'The Simple Life'
In 2005, the Sebert family, featuring Kesha, appeared on an episode of 'The Simple Life' with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie.
June 16, 2010: Benefit Concert for Flood Victims
On June 16, 2010, Kesha held a benefit concert, raising close to $70,000 to aid victims of the 2010 Tennessee floods in Nashville.
2010: Expressed sentiments about sexuality
In 2010, Kesha made statements similar to those in 2022 where she preferred not to label her sexuality.
2011: Claim of Fatherhood
In 2011, a man named Bob Chamberlain claimed to be Kesha's father, providing photos and letters as evidence.
2013: Expressed sentiments about sexuality
In 2013, Kesha made statements similar to those in 2022 where she preferred not to label her sexuality.
January 3, 2014: Entered Treatment for Eating Disorder
On January 3, 2014, Kesha checked into Timberline Knolls for eating disorder treatment, addressing her struggle with bulimia nervosa.
January 2014: Rehabilitation and Name Change
In January 2014, Kesha entered a rehabilitation center for bulimia nervosa and started working on her third studio album. After rehab, she began using her birth name, Kesha, instead of Ke$ha.
March 6, 2014: Completed Rehab Treatment
On March 6, 2014, Kesha completed her two-month treatment for bulimia nervosa, marking a milestone in her recovery journey.
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 over their 10-year working relationship. The lawsuit marked a significant turning point in Kesha's career and personal life.
February 19, 2016: Injunction Request Denied
On February 19, 2016, the New York Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich ruled against Kesha's request for a preliminary injunction to release her from Kemosabe Records, a setback in her legal battle with Dr. Luke.
April 6, 2016: Case Dismissed
On April 6, 2016, New York Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich dismissed Kesha's case against Dr. Luke, citing that the statute of limitations had expired on the most specific rape allegations, even if they were accepted as true. This ruling marked a significant setback in Kesha's legal battle.
August 10, 2018: Rainbow: The Film Released
On August 10, 2018, Kesha's documentary film, Rainbow: The Film, was released on Apple Music. The film chronicles her time in rehab for an eating disorder and the creation of Rainbow.
2018: Wrote "Woman" in Protest of Donald Trump
In 2018, Kesha wrote her single "Woman" as a protest against President Donald Trump's "pussy grabbing comment", using her music to express political dissent.
February 2019: Kesha's Weird and Wonderful Rainbow Ride Cruise
In February 2019, Kesha hosted a 4-day-long cruise called Kesha's Weird and Wonderful Rainbow Ride. The cruise set off in Tampa, Florida, and ended in Nassau, Bahamas, featuring various special guests.
2019: Discussed Sexuality in Attitude Article
In her 2019 Attitude article, Kesha discussed her sexuality, stating attraction to a person's soul regardless of gender identity.
2022: Kesha Clarified Sexual Orientation
In 2022, Kesha clarified she prefers not to label her sexuality, expressing openness to loving people regardless of gender and refusing strict labels.
2022: Diagnosed with Common Variable Immunodeficiency
In 2022, Kesha was diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency, explaining her persistent fatigue.
January 2023: Nearly Died After Egg Freezing Complication
In January 2023, Kesha almost died due to a complication from freezing her eggs, revealing a serious health scare.
June 22, 2023: Settlement with Dr. Luke
On June 22, 2023, Kesha and Dr. Luke announced their case was officially settled. Kesha expressed looking forward to moving on with her life, and Dr. Luke continued to deny Kesha's original claims in his statement.
November 2023: Altered "Tik Tok" Lyrics
In November 2023, Kesha altered the lyrics to her song "Tik Tok" to remove a reference to Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, responding to abuse allegations against him.
December 18, 2023: Parted Ways with Kemosabe Records and RCA
On December 18, 2023, Kesha officially ended her contractual obligations with Dr. Luke's Kemosabe Records and RCA, as reported by Variety. She also split with Vector Management and thanked her former manager, Jack Rovner, marking the end of a significant chapter in her career.
April 2024: Further Altered "Tik Tok" Lyrics at Coachella
During an April 2024 guest appearance at Reneé Rapp's Coachella set, Kesha further altered the "Tik Tok" lyric to "wake up in the morning, like, 'Fuck P. Diddy'", solidifying her stance.
2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris for President
In 2024, Kesha endorsed Kamala Harris for the US Presidential election, actively participating in the political process.
2024: GED Contradiction
In a 2024 interview, Kesha contradicted past statements, saying that she never earned her GED.
2024: Taught Songwriting Course at Esalen Institute
In early 2024, Kesha taught a two-and-a-half week songwriting course called 'The Alchemy of Pop Music' at the Esalen Institute, sharing her knowledge and experience with aspiring songwriters.
