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 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

1978: Mother Co-Wrote "Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You"

In 1978, Kesha's mother, Rosemary Patricia "Pebe" Sebert, co-wrote the single "Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You" with Hugh Moffatt for Joe Sun.

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1980: "Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You" made popular by Dolly Parton

In 1980, Dolly Parton made the song "Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You", co-written by Kesha's mother, popular on her album Dolly, Dolly, Dolly.

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March 1, 1987: Kesha's Birth

Kesha Rose Sebert was born on March 1, 1987, in Los Angeles. Her mother is singer-songwriter Rosemary Patricia "Pebe" Sebert.

1991: Family Moves 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 appeared on an episode of the American reality TV series The Simple Life, hosting Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie.

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June 16, 2010: Benefit Concert for Flood Victims

On June 16, 2010, Kesha held a benefit concert where all proceeds went to aid victims of the 2010 Tennessee floods in her hometown Nashville, raising close to $70,000.

2010: Sexuality Statements

In 2010, Kesha made statements about her sexuality, similar to those she made in 2022, expressing openness and a lack of preference for specific labels.

2011: Father's Identity Claim

In 2011, a man named Bob Chamberlain claimed to be Kesha's father, providing pictures and letters as evidence that they had been in contact before she turned 19. Kesha has stated she has no knowledge of her father's identity.

2013: Sexuality Statements

In 2013, Kesha made statements about her sexuality, similar to those she made in 2022, expressing openness and a lack of preference for specific labels.

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.

2018: Protest Song Against Donald Trump

Kesha wrote her 2018 single, "Woman", in protest of Donald Trump's "pussy grabbing comment".

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February 2019: Kesha's Weird and Wonderful Rainbow Ride Cruise

In February 2019, Kesha hosted a 4-day cruise called Kesha's Weird and Wonderful Rainbow Ride. The cruise departed from Tampa, Florida, and ended in Nassau, Bahamas.

2019: Discussion on Sexuality in Attitude Article

In her 2019 Attitude article, Kesha discussed her sexuality, saying she has always been attracted to the soul behind a person's eyes and doesn't care about a specific gender or how someone is identifying.

2020: Endorsement of Joe Biden

In 2020, Kesha endorsed Joe Biden for the US Presidential Election.

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.

2022: Refusal to Label Sexuality

In 2022, Kesha clarified that she prefers not to label her sexuality, stating she loves people and refuses to be anything except open to it all.

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 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.

November 2023: Altered 'Tik Tok' Lyrics

In November 2023, while performing, Kesha altered the lyrics to her song "Tik Tok" from "Wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy" to "Wake up in the morning feeling just like me" in response to a lawsuit against Sean "P. Diddy" Combs.

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December 18, 2023: Parting Ways with Kemosabe Records and Vector Management

On December 18, 2023, it was reported that Kesha had parted ways with Dr. Luke's Kemosabe Records and distributor RCA as their contract expired. Kesha also amicably split with Vector Management, thanking her former manager, Jack Rovner.

April 2024: Further Altered 'Tik Tok' Lyrics at Coachella

During a guest appearance at singer Reneé Rapp's Coachella set in April 2024, Kesha further altered the lyrics of "Tik Tok" to "wake up in the morning, like, 'Fuck P. Diddy'" after additional lawsuits had been filed against Combs.

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