2016 has been an emotional year for Kesha, the pop singer recently was denied leaving her contract with Sony Music Entertainment after her ongoing legal battle with producer Dr. Luke.
According to court documents, Dr. Luke had subjected her to years of abuse, including rape, and unfair business arrangements. He has denied all the accusations.
Following the ruling of the court on Friday, the hashtag #FreeKesha became a trending topic on all social media sites and both musicians and celebrities chimed in showing their support for Kesha. Some of the celebrities included Demi Lovato, Adele, Lady Gaga, Reese Witherspoon, Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson just to name a few.
After nearly a week of not releasing any statements, Kesha took to her facebook and posted the following statement, which thanks fans and everyone for their support. This is what she said:
I’m so, so beyond humbled and thankful for all of the support I’ve
received from everyone. Words cannot really express the emotions I’ve gone through reading and seeing how amazing everyone has been to me. I can’t believe that so many people all over the world took the time to show me support and love. Other entertainers who knowingly put their own careers at stake by supporting me, I will be forever grateful.All I ever wanted was to be able to make music without being afraid, scared, or abused. This case has never been about a renegotiation of my record contract – it was never about getting a bigger, or a better deal. This is about being free from my abuser. I would be willing to work with Sony if they do the right thing and break all ties that bind me to my abuser.
But at this point, this issue is bigger than just about me.
I think about young girls today – I don’t want my future daughter – or your daughter – or any person to be afraid that they will be punished if they speak out about being abused, especially if their abuser is in a position of power.
Unfortunately I don’t think that my case is giving people who have
been abused confidence that they can speak out, and that’s a problem.But I just want to say that if you have been abused, please don’t be afraid to speak out. There are places that will make you feel safe. There are people who will help you. I for one, will stand beside you and behind you. I know now how this all feels and will forever fight for you the way perfect strangers have been fighting for me.
But I just want to say that if you have been abused, please don’t be afraid to speak out. There are places that will make you feel safe. There are people who will help you. I for one, will stand beside you and behind you. I know now how this all feels and will forever fight for you the way perfect strangers have been fighting for me.
We’re all in this together. You are not alone.
I love you and thank you.
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