NEW YORK – Taylor Swift is giving some financial assistance to fellow pop star Kesha as she battles to get out of a contract with record producer Dr. Luke, whom she has accused of sexually assaulting her.
A representative for Swift confirmed Sunday that Swift had donated $250,000 to Kesha in what she called a “show of support” to help her in her legal fight against Dr. Luke, the megahit producer.
On Friday, the “Tik Tok” singer sobbed in court as a judge denied her bid to get out of her contract with Dr. Luke, who has worked with artists ranging from Britney Spears to Katy Perry to Nicki Minaj.
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Dr. Luke has denied Kesha’s allegations, and his lawyers reiterated his views in a statement Monday. Attorney Christine Lepera called Kesha’s accusations “outright lies that have been advanced to extort a contract renegotiation and money.”
The producer went on a Twitter tirade in his own defence Monday.