Biography
Who is Kesha?
Early life and real name
Kesha Rose Sebert was born on March 1, 1987, in Los Angeles, United States. Her mother, Rosemary Patricia Pebe Sebert, is a singer and songwriter who raised her alongside an older brother named Lagan. During her childhood, the family experienced financial struggles and relied on welfare payments and food stamps while living in Nashville after moving there in 1991.
She attended Franklin High School and Brentwood High School, where she played the trumpet and the saxophone in the school marching band. She dropped out of school at age seventeen after receiving encouragement to pursue a music career in Los Angeles, later earning her General Educational Development credential.
Career beginnings
Kesha began recording demos and writing songs with her mother during her teenage years. In 2005, she signed with the music publishing company Prescription Songs and later sang background vocals for Paris Hilton. She gained mainstream attention after providing uncredited vocals on Flo Rida number one single Right Round in 2009.
Musical breakthrough and albums
She signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records and released her debut album, Animal, in 2010. The album featured the lead single Tik Tok, which achieved big international sales and broke records for digital downloads. Her subsequent album releases include Rainbow in 2017, High Road in 2020, Gag Order in 2023, and Period in 2025.
Legal disputes and other work
Her career experienced a temporary halt due to a legal dispute involving her former producer, Dr. Luke, which began in 2014 with various lawsuits exchanged between both parties before settling out of court in June 2023. Aside from her own music releases, she has co-written songs for various other artists and advocates for animal rights.
Birthday and age
Kesha was born on March 1, 1987, which makes Kesha 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Kesha shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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