Kesha vs Katy Perry: TiK ToK singer poses for racy cowgirl photoshoot and takes another subtle jab at pop star rival after she teamed up with Dr. Luke
Kesha appeared to take another subtle jab at rival pop star Katy Perry in a racy cowgirl photoshoot she performed at a Los Angeles gas station on Thursday.
The TiK ToK singer, 37, wore a white tank top that read “LOL” — a reference to a message she posted on X/Twitter after learning that Perry, 39, was working again with producer Dr. Luke, who has left Kesha after accusing her of physical and sexual abuse.
Kesha completed her summer outfit with a red cowboy hat, red skirt and thigh-high black boots at the gas station as she posed with a mouthpiece next to a red convertible.
The Grammy-nominated singer’s celebrity presence caused a traffic jam, prompting the manager to ask her to leave. TMZ reported.
She drove the convertible off the lot and then drove back to the station. The manager blocked her way there, according to the medium, after which she left.
Kesha, 37, appeared to take another subtle dig at rival pop star Katy Perry, 39, during a racy cowgirl photo shoot she performed at a Los Angeles gas station on Thursday
Perry “knew exactly what album she wanted to make and put together the team to make it happen,” a Capitol Records source said Rolling stone from the collection of talent the former American Idol judge has assembled for her first release since 2020’s Smile.
In addition to Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Sarah Hudson and Stargate are also contributing to Perry’s upcoming sixth album, the publication said.
Perry and Dr. Luke, 50, have a professional past, having collaborated on hit singles including 2008’s I Kissed a Girl, 2010’s California Gurls and 2013’s Roar.
Perry was asked about his collaboration with Dr. Luke following the allegations as he left an event at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday, TMZ reported.
Perry did not respond to questions, “Isn’t your album about female empowerment? Why are you working with Dr. Luke?” as she weaved her way out of an event.
Kesha tweeted “lol” on June 17, following the news that Perry was collaborating with music professional Dr. Luke, with whom Kesha was embroiled in an extensive lawsuit after she made the aforementioned claims in a 2014 lawsuit.
A number of followers speculated on the meaning of Kesha’s “lol” tweet, with one speculating that “she’s laughing at Katy and her new song,” while another asked, “Is this Katy shade?”
Other people pointed more to Perry’s professional decision to date Dr. Luke to work together.
The TiK ToK singer wore a white tank top that read “LOL” — a reference to a message she posted on X/Twitter after finding out Perry was working with producer Dr. again. Luke, who has previously accused Kesha of physical and sexual abuse.
Kesha completed her summer ensemble with a red cowboy hat, red skirt and black thigh-high boots at the gas station
The We R Who We R singer posed with a mouthpiece next to a red convertible
The Die Young artist beamed behind the wheel of a red convertible on a summer day in Southern California
The Grammy-nominated singer’s celebrity presence caused a traffic jam, onlookers said
The Your Love Is My Drug artist was spotted in the distance during the shoot
‘It will never be a ‘women’s world’ because people like Katy Perry are abusers in the industry, like Dr. Luke, continue to support and support,” one user said.
Another added, “I’m actually shocked that so many Katy Perry fans are defending her with this Dr. Luke stuff… it’s okay to hold your favorite artist accountable btw.”
According to one user, Perry put a lot of thought into her decision because she “waited until the whole legal process was over before calling him again.”
One user said he “won’t listen,” while another said, “Some people make music with integrity, while others only care about having number 1 status.”
The fallout from the allegations and the lengthy legal battle with Kesha led artist Doja Cat to declare in December 2021 that she would not work with him in the future.
“I don’t think I’ll have to work with him again,” Doja Cat said Rolling stone. I don’t think I’ll have to work with him in the future. I know that.’
Perry, a native of Santa Barbara, California, released a clip on TikTok previewing her upcoming song Woman’s World, out July 11.
Perry said last February that she would leave American Idol after seven seasons to focus on her career as a solo artist.
She drove the convertible off the lot before driving back to the station, where the manager blocked her way, TMZ reported
The Take It Off artist smiled before leaving the establishment
Kesha and Dr. Luke announced that they had ended their long-running legal battle in June 2023
Kesha said in a statement at the end of the proceedings: ‘God only knows what happened that night’
Katy Perry’s collaboration with music professional Dr. Luke on her upcoming album has sparked controversy due to Kesha’s previous allegations of sexual abuse against the producer. Perry, 39, pictured in Paris on June 26
The online backlash targeted both Perry and Dr. Luke, 50, who settled a defamation lawsuit with Kesha, 37, last year after she alleged in a 2014 lawsuit that he sexually and physically abused her.
Kesha, whose full name is Kesha Rose Sebert, tweeted “lol” after the news that Perry and Dr. Luke would work together
Some of Kesha’s followers speculated on Monday about the meaning of her “lol” tweet
Others focused more on Perry’s professional decision to date Dr. Luke to work together
Kesha and Dr. Luke announced in June 2023 that they had ended their long-running legal battle.
Kesha said in a statement at the end of the hearing: “Only God knows what happened that night,” while Dr. Luke said he was “absolutely certain nothing happened” and that he “never drugged or assaulted” her.
Perry was one of several well-known names to submit testimony or an affidavit in the case, a group that also included Lady Gaga, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne and Adam Levine, according to the AP.
Ny Breaking.com has reached out to Perry’s spokespeople for comment on the story.