Pitbull denies removing Kesha's name from 'Timber' video and says he has 'nothing but love' for her

On August 18, Pitbull addressed the controversy surrounding his 2013 hit “Timber” featuring Kesha. He admitted that the title of the music video was changed from “Pitbull – Timber (Official Video) ft. Kesha” to “Pitbull – Timber (Official Video)” and Kesha's credit was removed.

Fans also noticed that the thumbnail featuring Kesha was replaced. 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 worried about the changes.

Pitbull responded to the backlash on X (formerly Twitter) and clarified that he has no intention of removing Kesha from the video credits. He mentioned that his team is investigating why these changes were made. Pitbull stressed that his collaboration with Kesha remains important and valuable.

He assured his followers that his support for Kesha was unwavering and that nothing could diminish the value of their collaboration. Pitbull concluded his message by expressing his continued appreciation for Kesha and signed off with his signature “Dale!”

Kesha made serious allegations against Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald) during their nearly decade-long legal battle, accusing him of physical, emotional, and sexual assault. This difficult chapter of her life ended in June 2023, when the lawsuit was finally settled out of court.

Rumor has it that the outcome of this lengthy legal battle influenced Kesha's decision to leave her previous management and record label. Variety reported in December 2023 that Kesha's departure marked a significant turning point in her career and the beginning of a new era.

This change came after her lawsuit against Gottwald was settled; for nearly a decade, this case overshadowed her public and professional life. In addition, the credits associated with Kesha's music have sparked debate among fans and industry observers. One notable topic of discussion is that Kesha's songs are often heavily tied to her identity, even in collaborations with other artists like Pitbull.

Following the legal settlement between Kesha and Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald), both parties released statements on Instagram. Kesha mentioned that she could not 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, claiming he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2005. Gottwald denied those allegations and filed a countersuit. In 2016, a judge dismissed Kesha's allegations, leading to a series of legal battles.

A week before Gottwald's defamation suit against Kesha was scheduled to go to trial, the New York Court of Appeals made a significant ruling. The court ruled that Gottwald is a public figure and must therefore meet a higher standard of proof to succeed in his defamation suit.

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