Kesha has penned a heart-warming letter to her fans, thanking them for their support in her ongoing battle against Sony Music Entertainment, but also took the opportunity to draw attention to the larger issue of abuse.
On Monday a judge denied the singer's request to be freed from her contract with Sony, saying she must make six more albums with the company and producer Dr. Luke, real name Lukasz Gottwald, who Kesha alleges physically and sexually abused her.
thank you for all the support in my legal case animals. i love all of you. it's meant the world to me. xoxo
#FreeKesha trended worldwide following the courts decision. Fans also started a petition asking people to boycott Sony.
Now Kesha has spoken out about the ordeal, taking to Facebook to reach out to her supporters, stating "at this point, this issue is bigger than just about me".
"I think about young girls today โ I don't want my future daughter โ or your daughter โ 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," the star wrote.
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 โ 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 โ I don't want my future daughter โ or your daughter โ 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.Yes, I am very much a feminist, but more than that, I am a humanist. I believe in supporting my fellow human beings in being SAFE.We're all in this together. You are not alone.I love you and thank you. heart emoticon
The singer's sentiments echo those of Lena Dunham who wrote an essay for her online newsletter Lenny this week called 'Why Kesha's Case Is About More Than Kesha'.
"What's happening to Kesha highlights the way that the American legal system continues to hurt women by failing to protect them from the men they identify as their abusers," Dunham wrote.
A long list of fellow artists have also publicly thrown their support behind the singer, including Adele (one of Sony's highest selling artists), Jack Antanoff, Demi Lovato, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift.
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Adele taking a moment to show her support to Kesha while accepting her award at the #BRITs! Incredible woman! ๐๐ผ
#FreeKesha ๐ this is only gonna make you stronger, you brave and beautiful girl. Prayers are with you ๐๐ผ @KeshaRose
Taylor Swift has just generously donated $250,000. to Kesha, as a show of support during this difficult time.AMAZING!!
hey @kesharose -- don't know what the legal specifics are, but if you want to make something together & then leak it for everyone I'm around
Dr. Luke denied the allegations on Twitter.
Imagine if you or somebody you loved was publicly accused of a rape you knew they didn't do. Imagine that.
But I feel confident when this is over the lies will be exposed and the truth will prevail..
This is an ongoing legal case so I won't be responding / talking much about this. This should be tried in a court of law.
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