After receiving criticism from fans for working with controversial producerDr.
Lukeon her new album143,Katy Perryhas broken her silence and defended the choice to collaborate with the hitmaker.
But, the reality is it comes from me.
Dr. Luke and Katy Perry.Lester Cohen/WireImage
Thats where Im speaking from."
“I dont think Ive like went for a trend or anything.
“I dont feel like I have to prove anything.
Im doing it now from a place of celebration and love.”
Perrysubsequently denied the accusation under oath, per theLos Angeles Times.
Kesha and Dr. Luke eventually settled the dispute in June 2023,when they released a joint statement.
“Only God knows what happened that night,” Kesha’s wrote in her portion of the statement.
“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.”
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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.
I wish Kesha well.”
Listen to Perry speak about working with Dr. Luke in the podcast above.143is out on Sept. 20.
