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Kesha escapes various foes in 'Joyride' music video

By Jessica Inman   |   Nov. 21, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Kesha released a music video for her song "Joyride" and announced the new single "Delusional" on Thursday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Kesha performs at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center groundbreaking ceremony in 2022. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI Kesha (R) and Nicolas Cage attend the Los Angeles premiere of "Color Out of Space" in 2020. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Singer Kesha arrives for the American Music Awards in 2019. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Kesha performs at the Stronger Than Hate concert in 2018. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Kesha has released a single and music video for her new song, "Joyride."

The "Joyride" video shows the 37-year-old singer sitting in a car's backseat, as a news reporter's voice plays over the radio.

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"Breaking news, pop star Kesha is set to be released after nine years of wrongful imprisonment," the reporter says. "Sources say new evidence exonerating the singer has come to light."

That line could refer to the turmoil related to Kesha's former work relationship with Lukas Gottwald, better known as Dr. Luke, Billboard reports.

Kesha had accused her former producer of being emotionally and sexually abusive, and he, in turn, sued for defamation.

She has since created Kesha Records, and "Joyride" is the record label's first song.

The video eventually shows her in the driver's seat, escaping various foes.

"I've earned the right to be like this," she sings. "Oh, you say you love me? That's funny. Well, so do I."

Kesha also announced the new single "Delusional," which is set for release Nov. 29.