Kesha’s recent performance at Lollapalooza took an unexpected turn when she danced around the stage wielding a real butcher knife, a prop she claims was not intended for use. On August 1, 2024, the pop star revealed via X that the knife used during her set was a genuine blade, reportedly stolen from a kitchen, after the prop knife went missing.
In her post-performance commentary, Kesha, 37, expressed her surprise, stating, “Sooooo apparently the prop knife went missing and they replaced it with a real butcher knife stolen from the kitchen. I didn’t know. Till now. So watch that again.” Despite the shocking revelation, Kesha’s festival appearance was met with enthusiasm and she took to Instagram Story to share her gratitude towards her band and friends.
The Lollapalooza performance marked one of Kesha’s first major public appearances since parting ways with Dr. Luke’s label, Kemosabe Records, in December 2023. This shift follows a tumultuous period for the singer, including a defamation lawsuit settlement with the producer earlier in June 2023. Kesha had previously alleged that Dr. Luke assaulted her in 2005, a claim he has consistently denied. The legal dispute, which began in 2014, culminated in a settlement before the scheduled trial in July 2023.
Kesha’s focus has since shifted to new music and creative freedom. Her recent single, “Joyride,” represents a fresh start, and in a February 2024 interview with V magazine, Kesha expressed her renewed sense of happiness and purpose. “I’ve never felt happier, more excited, more at peace and had such a purpose in my entire life,” she shared.
With her personal and professional life evolving, Kesha’s Lollapalooza incident adds a surprising twist to her ongoing journey, underscoring both the challenges and triumphs she continues to face.
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