A brief Q&A on Kesha
Q: Is Kesha suing her producer (and not being allowed to break her Sony contract) like, a big deal?
A: YES IT IS A BFD, particularly if you value any of the following:
Justice for victims of sexual + other types of abuse, as best exemplified by this quote:
“Kesha’s claims against Luke and Sony have broad implications for women who are under the contractual control of abusive men. At a key moment when women in music are coming forward with their horror stories of industry sexism, it is time to rally around–and believe–Kesha.” (“What Happened to Kesha? A Timeline”)
Unfamiliar with the whole case in general? Here’s a good ol’ Vox explainer to fix that.
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We’re rooting for you, girlll!