Kesha made her long-awaited return to the stage Friday night in front of a sprawling crowd of fans thrilled to see the pop starlet back in top form at WeHo Pride.
Crowdgoers held up “Save Kesha” t-shirts as the singer/rapper slinked through her catchy, irreverent hits like “Blow” and “Your Love Is My Drug,” at one point accompanied by a dancer dressed as a penis and balls. Later, she donned a nun’s habit for a bouncy, blasphemous take on her biggest hit, “Tik Tok”
Kesha’s musical career had been sidelined for years as she fought a legal battle with her former producer Dr. Luke, which began in 2014 when she accused him of drugging and raping her nearly a decade earlier. The two settled out of court last summer.
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American Idol hitmaker Adam Lambert opened for Kesha with a pitch-perfect, glam-soaked set of original songs including the hit “What Do You Want Me from Me?” Both artists were supported by spectacular dancers and choreography.
Mayor John M. Erickson and his colleagues on West Hollywood City Council introduced the show with warmth and energy.
Artists including Owenn, Jessica Betts and Monet Xchange entertained the crowd earlier in the evening. Betts was introduced by her wife, actress Niecy Nash-Betts, who served as grand marshal of the WeHo Pride Parade last year.
WeHo Pride 2024 continues tonight with a headlining performance by Janelle Monae.
