Pitbull Denies Removing Kesha’s Name from ‘Timber’ Video, Says He Has ‘Nothing But Love’ for Her

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As a follower who has witnessed the tumultuous journey of both Kesha and Pitbull, I find it heartening to see them address the controversy surrounding their iconic collaboration, Timber. The ever-evolving landscape of the music industry often leaves fans questioning the intentions behind changes in credits or video thumbnails. However, in this case, I believe that Pitbull’s statements and actions reflect a genuine respect for Kesha and her contribution to their successful collaboration.

On August 18, Pitbull spoke out about the debate surrounding his 2013 hit song “Timber,” featuring Kesha. He admitted that the title of the music video was altered from “Pitbull – Timber (Official Video) ft. Kesha” to just “Pitbull – Timber (Official Video),” with Kesha’s credit being removed in the process.

It was pointed out by fans that the initial thumbnail for the video had been changed, and this switch was noticed particularly because it featured Kesha. Pitbull clarified that these alterations were simply part of an enhancement to the overall look of the video, not an attempt to diminish Kesha’s role in any way. He took note of the concerns expressed by fans about the changes and addressed them directly.

Pitbull addressed the recent uproar on X, explaining that he never meant to leave out Kesha in the video’s credit list. He shared that his team is currently looking into why the changes happened unintentionally. Pitbull reiterated that his partnership with Kesha remains significant and valuable to him.

He reassured his supporters that his support for Kesha is unwavering, and that nothing can diminish the value of their collaboration. Pitbull concluded his message by expressing his ongoing appreciation for Kesha and signing off with his signature line, “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 in her life came to an end in June 2023, when the lawsuit was finally settled out of court.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but speculate that the lengthy legal battle I’ve been following had a profound impact on Kesha’s choice to part ways with her former management and record label. According to reports from Variety in December 2023, this departure signals a major change in her career trajectory and the start of an exciting new chapter for her musical journey.

As a lifelong music enthusiast and someone who closely follows the lives of musicians, I have watched Kesha’s journey with great interest. Her legal battle against Dr. Luke overshadowed her public and professional lives for nearly a decade, casting a long shadow over her career. Now that the lawsuit has been resolved, it feels like a new chapter in her life is beginning.

After the court settlement between Kesha and Lukasz Gottwald (Dr. Luke), they each posted statements on Instagram. Kesha expressed that she couldn’t discuss the claims of sexual misconduct directly against Gottwald, as he has consistently denied those allegations. However, she wished him well in her post.

Back in 2014, Kesha first took legal action against Gottwald, accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting her back in 2005. However, Gottwald denied these accusations and counter-sued. In the following year of 2016, a judge dismissed Kesha’s allegations, triggering a chain of legal battles.

Just a week before the arranged trial for Gottwald’s defamation lawsuit against Kesha, the New York Court of Appeals issued a significant decision. The court concluded that Gottwald falls under the category of a public figure, which means he must fulfill a stricter standard of evidence to prevail in his defamation suit.

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2024-08-20 09:52