Kesha Rose Sebert, known professionally as Kesha and formerly as Ke$ha, is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in 2009 as a featured artist on Flo Rida’s chart-topping hit Right Round. She quickly gained worldwide recognition with her debut single Tik Tok, which became one of the best-selling digital singles of all time. Kesha has released several successful albums, including Animal and Rainbow, both of which reached number one in the United States. She has achieved ten top ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100, among them hits like Tik Tok, We R Who We R, Die Young, and Timber with Pitbull. After completing her contract with Kemosabe Records with the album Gag Order in 2023, Kesha launched her independent career with the release of Period in 2025 on her own label. Her career was notably impacted by a highly publicized legal battle with her former producer, Dr. Luke, lasting from 2014 until an out-of-court settlement in 2023. Aside from her own music, Kesha is known for her songwriting work, having co-written songs for artists such as Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, and Miley Cyrus. Recognized for her dynamic style and influence, Kesha remains one of the defining pop artists of the 2010s.