‘Motivated by money’: Dr Luke has his say on Kesha’s rape allegations
The internet has been alight with outbursts of support for singer Kesha as she fights be released from her recording contract with Sony music.
On Friday the Tik Tok singer's contract was upheld by a New York judge and reams of fans and celebrities alike came out in support of the star.
However, it seems that record producer Dr. Luke, who has remained silent throughout the dispute, has finally had his say as he took to Twitter yesterday,
The renowned producer, who has created hit songs for the likes of Katy Perry and Jessie J, has been accused of drugging and raping Kesha while they were working together.
Until now I haven’t commented on the lawsuits, which should be resolved in court not here on Twitter.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
It’s a shame that there’s so much speculation out there basing itself on so little information.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
The only truly objective person who knows the facts is the judge. The judge did not rule in Kesha's favor on Friday
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
I understand why people without all the information are speaking out. I can appreciate their compassion.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
But lives can get ruined when there’s a rush to judgment before all the facts come out. Look what happened at UVA, Duke etc.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
of course any sane person is against rape and sexual assault but everybody who is commenting is doing so without knowledge or facts.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
They are getting behind an allegation only – motivated by money.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
I didn’t rape Kesha and I have never had sex with her. Kesha and I were friends for many years and she was like my little sister.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Kesha has denied under oath the horrible allegations now being made against me. Here is the testimony.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Mark Geragos (kesha's attorney) represented Scott Peterson and Chris Brown. How can he pretend he cares about women's rights?
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Imagine if you or somebody you loved was publicly accused of a rape you knew they didn't do. Imagine that.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
I have 3 sisters, a daughter, and a son with my girlfriend, and a feminist mom who raised me right.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Kesha and I made a lot of songs together and it was often good but there were creative differences at times.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
It’s sad that she would turn a contract negotiation into something so horrendous and untrue.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
But I feel confident when this is over the lies will be exposed and the truth will prevail..
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
I want to thank all my friends and family who have supported me throughout this.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
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.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
The renowned producer suggested that Kesha is using the allegations as a tool to get out of a record contract that has turned sour. He pointed out that the singer had denied any claims she had been intimate with the producer during a separate case in 2011.
The court case is ongoing but with Taylor Swift having just donated 250k to her legal fund and with the support of all social media, we're pretty sure Kesha will fight this one out to the bitter end.
