Kesha made a statement during a guest appearance at Reneé Rapp's Coachella set by altering the lyrics of her hit song 'TiK ToK.' The pop artist and Rapp changed the iconic line 'Wake up in the morning feeling like P Diddy' to 'Wake up in the morning like F**k P Diddy,' accompanied by raising their middle fingers.
Following the performance, Kesha shared the modified lyrics on social media platforms. The alteration was not explicitly explained, but it coincided with ongoing legal issues involving rapper and producer Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Combs has faced multiple accusations of sexual assault, which he has vehemently denied.
In a separate incident, Combs' residences were raided by the Department of Homeland Security in late March, reportedly as part of a sex-trafficking investigation. Despite the scrutiny, Combs' lawyer maintained his innocence, emphasizing the absence of criminal or civil liability in connection with the allegations.
Kesha's own history of legal battles was highlighted, particularly her protracted legal dispute with music producer Dr. Luke. The singer accused Dr. Luke of drugging and raping her in 2005, as well as subjecting her to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse during their professional collaboration. Dr. Luke refuted these claims, and after years of litigation, the two parties reached a settlement in June 2023, the terms of which were undisclosed.
Representatives for Rapp, Kesha, Dr. Luke, and Combs did not provide immediate comments on the matter, leaving the context and implications of Kesha's altered lyrics open to interpretation.
