Sony Music is reportedly dropping Dr Luke in the wake of Kesha’s rape allegations against the music producer.
The news comes just weeks after a judge ruled that Kesha could not break her contract with the music producer Dr Luke because it had been heavily negotiated and it wouldn’t be commercially reasonable.
Kesha alleges that Dr Luke, whose real name is Lukas Gottwald, raped her 10 years ago after using a pill to ‘knock her out’.
Dr Luke meanwhile claims that Kesha’s allegations are “outright lies that have been advanced to extort a contract renegotiation and money”.
Now according to The Wrap, “knowledgeable individuals” claim the label is ending their working relationship with the criticized producer a year before his contract expires.The Wrap, “knowledgeable individuals” claim the label is ending their working relationship with the criticized producer a year before his contract expires.
It is reported that the wave of public backlash, from both celebrities and fans alike during the #FreeKesha movement, has put pressure on Sony to remove the producer from their label.
Sony Music released a statement to The New York Times on the issue, writing:
“Sony has made it possible for Kesha to record without any connection, involvement or interaction with Luke whatsoever, but Sony is not in a position to terminate the contractual relationship between Luke and Kesha”.
“Sony is doing everything it can to support the artist in these circumstances, but is legally unable to terminate the contract to which it is not a party”.
