Why did Kesha sue Dr Luke and what happened?
- All you need to know about the incident that led to Kesha suing Dr Luke
Kesha and music producer Dr Luke have finally reached a settlement after a defamation battle stretching back to 2014 - just a month before the case was set to go to trial.
The singer shared the news in an Instagram post on Thursday June 23, revealing that both parties agreed to issue a joint statement following the resolution of their lawsuit.
But why exactly did Kesha sue Dr Luke in the first place? What have the pair said following the resolution of the case?
Read on below for everything you need to know about the Kesha vs Dr Luke lawsuit.
![Kesha and music producer Dr. Luke have finally reached a settlement in their years-long defamation lawsuit - a month before the case was set to go to trial. Pictured: Kesha and Dr Luke at the 2011 ASCAP Pop Music Awards](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/23/10/72428945-12226267-Kesha_and_music_producer_Dr_Luke_have_finally_reached_a_settleme-a-1_1687511813920.jpg)
Kesha and music producer Dr. Luke have finally reached a settlement in their years-long defamation lawsuit - a month before the case was set to go to trial. Pictured: Kesha and Dr Luke at the 2011 ASCAP Pop Music Awards
Why did Kesha sue Dr Luke?
Kesha and the Grammy-nominated hitmaker sued each other in 2014.
Kesha alleged that he drugged and raped her in 2005 and emotionally abused her for years.
In turn, he accused her of defaming him, saying she fabricated her claims to try to get out of her record contract, and a trial had been set for this summer in New York.
But a joint statement released in June 2023 announced that the pair had reached a resolution in the case.
'Only God knows what happened that night as I have always said,' Kesha said.
'I cannot recount everything that happened. I am looking forward to closing the door on this chapter of my life and beginning a new one.
'I wish nothing but peace to all parties involved.'
![Kesha leaves the New York State Supreme Court on February 19, 2016](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/23/10/72429707-12226267-Kesha_leaves_the_New_York_State_Supreme_Court_on_February_19_201-a-3_1687511840334.jpg)
Kesha leaves the New York State Supreme Court on February 19, 2016
![The pair's long legal battle began in October 2014, when Kesha sued Dr. Luke (pictured) for sexual assault and battery](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/23/10/72429705-12226267-The_pair_s_long_legal_battle_began_in_October_2014_when_Kesha_su-a-4_1687511872379.jpg)
The pair's long legal battle began in October 2014, when Kesha sued Dr. Luke (pictured) for sexual assault and battery
In his own statement, Dr Luke - who has worked with singers including Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson and Nicki Minaj - said he wished the singer well.
'While I appreciate Kesha again acknowledging that she cannot recount what happened that night in 2005, I am absolutely certain that nothing happened,' he said.
'I never drugged or assaulted her and would never do that to anyone. For the sake of my family I have rigorously fought to clear my name for nearly 10 years.
'It is time for me to put this difficult matter behind me and move on with my life. I wish Kesha well.'
Kesha, born Kesha Rose Sebert, gained fame with TiK ToK in 2009, and after featuring on Flo Rida's number-one single.
Her performance of Praying became an emotional highlight of the Grammy Awards in 2018, at the height of the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct.
What have Kesha and Dr Luke said about the lawsuit?
Commenting after a settlement was reached between herself and Dr Luke, Kesha wrote: 'Only God knows what happened that night. As I have always said, I cannot recount everything that happened'
'I am looking forward to closing the door on this chapter of my life and beginning a new one. I wish nothing but peace to all parties involved.'
The statement was followed by Dr Luke's message, which read: 'While I appreciate Kesha again acknowledging that she cannot recount what happened that night in 2005. I am absolutely certain that nothing happened.
![](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/23/10/72429589-12226267-image-a-2_1687511836098.jpg)
'I never drugged or assaulted her and would never do that to anyone. For the sake of my family, I have vigorously fought to clear my name for nearly 10 years. It is time for me to put this difficult matter behind me and move on with my life.'
He finished his statement by saying: 'I wish Kesha well.'
Kesha - who released her debut album 'Animal' in 2010 - has had enormous success with hits including 'Tik Tok', 'Blah Blah Blah' and 'Your Love Is My Drug'.
Dr Luke meanwhile, has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards as a producer and also won consecutive ASCAP Pop Music Awards for Songwriter of the Year in 2010 and 2011.
The judge ruled that Kesha must pay Dr. Luke $373,000 in interest for her late payment to him for over $1.3million in royalties.
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