--- title: Kesha: Lawsuit About 'Something Bigger' Than New Contract description: "I don’t want any person to be afraid that they will be punished if they speak out about being abused," she wrote on Facebook canonical: https://time.com/4236256/kesha-statement-lawsuit-dr-luke/ author: Nolan Feeney article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2016-02-24T21:07:43.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-08-04T07:56:11.351Z article:section: Entertainment og:title: Kesha Says Lawsuit Is About 'Something Bigger' Than a New Contract og:description: "This is about being free from my abuser." og:url: https://time.com/4236256/kesha-statement-lawsuit-dr-luke/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt04a0fa04c140c7ad/69887f0ce20a87b954a8fb5c/kesha1.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 3000 og:image:height: 1688 og:image:alt: Benefit Concert And Live Auction For Rhonda's Kiss og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Kesha Says Lawsuit Is About 'Something Bigger' Than a New Contract twitter:description: "This is about being free from my abuser." twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt04a0fa04c140c7ad/69887f0ce20a87b954a8fb5c/kesha1.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Kesha Says Lawsuit About 'Something Bigger' Than Getting a New Contract > Sponsored content. 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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account. ## Video: Watch Adele Support Kesha at BRIT Awards [Watch (HLS stream): Watch Adele Support Kesha at BRIT Awards](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/ND0MHMBU.m3u8) (0:14)  _Published 2016-02-24_  by [Nolan Feeney](https://time.com/author/nolan-feeney/)  ## Nolan Feeney Feb 24, 2016 9:07 PM UTC  Kesha performs in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2015 Kesha performs in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2015 Scott Dudelson—Getty Images  by [Nolan Feeney](https://time.com/author/nolan-feeney/)  ## Nolan Feeney Feb 24, 2016 9:07 PM UTC Kesha published [a lengthy Facebook post](https://www.facebook.com/kesha/posts/10153997571499459) on Wednesday thanking fans and fellow musicians for their support during her ongoing lawsuit against music producer Dr. Luke, whom she alleges verbally and sexually assaulted her. On Friday a judge ruled that Kesha could not be let go from her contract with Sony while her lawsuit plays out in court. Dr. Luke (real name: Lukasz Gottwald) has always denied the accusations against him. “All I ever wanted was to be able to make music without being afraid, scared, or abused,” Kesha wrote. “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.” Sony is open to having Kesha record without Dr. Luke, but her lawyer says that is an “illusory promise” and that such an arrangement would “do anything else except set her up for failure” as long as she is still signed to Luke’s Kemosabe label and has to work with people who report to him. “At this point, this issue is bigger than just about me,” she writes. “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.” Stars such as Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Fiona Apple have come to her defense on social media in the days since Friday’s ruling. Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to the singer; [Adele also publicly voiced her support for the singer](http://time.com/4236175/adele-kesha-support-brit-awards/) at the Brit Awards on Wednesday. “Words cannot really express the emotions I’ve gone through reading and seeing how amazing everyone has been to me,” Kesha writes. “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.” Read the full statement below: ## Transcript I would like to take a quick second just to thank my management and my record label for embracing the fact that I'm a woman and being encouraged by it. And I'd also like to take this moment to publicly support Keisha. Thank you very much. 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