On August 18, Pitbull addressed the controversy surrounding his 2013 hit song Timber with Kesha. He acknowledged that the title of the music video had been changed from Pitbull-Timber (Official Video) ft. Kesha to Pitbull-Timber (Official Video), with Kesha’s credit removed.
Fans also noticed that the thumbnail featuring Kesha had been changed. Pitbull explained that these changes were part of an update to the video’s presentation, and not an attempt to downplay Kesha’s involvement. He addressed the concerns of fans who were concerned about the changes.
Pitbull responded on X (formerly Twitter) by clarifying that he had no intention of excluding Kesha from the video credits. He mentioned that his team is investigating why these changes happened. Pitbull emphasized that his collaboration with Kesha remains important and valuable.
He assured his supporters that his support for Kesha is unwavering, and that nothing can diminish the value of their collaboration. Pitbull concluded his message by expressing his continued admiration for Kesha and ended with his signature line “Dell!”
Kesha made serious allegations against Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald) during a nearly decade-long legal battle, accusing him of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. This difficult chapter of her life ended in June 2023, when the suit was finally settled out of court.
According to rumors, the outcome of this lengthy legal battle influenced Kesha’s decision to leave her previous management and record company. In December 2023, Variety reported that Kesha’s departure marked a significant change and the beginning of a new era in her career.
This change comes following the settlement of her lawsuit against Gottwald; for nearly ten years, the case affected her public and professional life. Additionally, the credits associated with Kesha’s music have sparked discussions among fans and industry observers. A notable topic of debate is that Kesha’s songs are often strongly tied to her identity, even in collaborations with other artists such as Pitbull.
Following the legal settlement between Kesha and Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald), both parties released statements on Instagram. Kesha noted that she was unable to speak specifically about the sexual abuse allegations against Gottwald, who continued to deny the allegations but wished her well.
Kesha first sued Gottwald in 2014, alleging that he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2005. Gottwald denied these claims and filed a countersuit. In 2016, a judge dismissed Kesha’s claims, leading to a series of legal challenges.
One week before the scheduled trial date for Gottwald’s defamation suit against Kesha, the New York Court of Appeals issued a significant ruling. The court determined that Gottwald qualifies as a public figure, meaning he must meet a high standard of proof to succeed in his defamation claim.
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