Celebs Who Went Broke But Then Got Rich Again

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Who can forget "Tik Tok?" No, not the app that sees Gen-Z mime along to helium-infused 1960s girl groups, but the hit Kesha track of 2009 — one that became such a ubiquitous cultural milestone that "The Simpsons" even used it for one of their couch gags in 2010. Though the song was a colossal success and propelled Kesha to stardom, she was soon left with nothing. 

In 2014, she sued her producer, Dr Luke, alleging that he repeatedly raped her, per The Guardian. The judge dismissed the suit, with the producer claiming her allegations were false. She was then left broke as she was ordered to pay Dr Luke $373,000 as part of a countersuit. As an act of solidarity, Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to the singer, per Rolling Stone.

In 2018, she made a comeback after a four-year hiatus, releasing the song "Praying," which reached No. 22 on the Billboard 100. Per The Telegraph, the song became hailed as a MeToo anthem. Curiously, it was TikTok that helped Kesha recoup some of her losses following her lengthy legal battle. In 2020, her song "Cannibal" reached the Top 40 a decade after its release, thanks to the audio going viral on the social app, per Forbes. She also debuted her ghost-hunting series, "Conjuring Kesha," on Discovery Plus in 2022, which garnered positive reviews. These ventures have evidently enabled Kesha to accumulate a hefty bank balance once again, with the singer purchasing a $5 million Los Angeles home in 2020, per Dirt.

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

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