Pop icon Kesha enters 2025 with bold intentions and isn't afraid to let the world know it's showing big things.

2024 is proving to be a monumental year for the pop icon. After nearly two decades of legal battles that cast a long shadow over her career, Kesha finally gained full ownership of her voice and artistic direction in March 2024—a victory celebrated not only by her, but by her loyal fans around the world.

In February 2024, Kesha took another significant step forward by signing with Crush Music, a move that signaled a new beginning and a commitment to shaping your future on your own terms. But she didn't stop there. By September, Kesha announced the launch of her own label, Kesha Records, marking a strong statement of independence and creative control.

Under her new label, Kesha has wasted no time in delivering fresh music to her fans, releasing a track titled "Joyride," a bold and assertive pop anthem that celebrates her hard-won freedom.

In a recent interview with "On the Red Carpet", The 37-year-old "Die Young" singer opened up about her hopes and wishes for the coming year.

"For 2025, I'm manifesting a sugar daddy and a yacht, and I'd like to be on my sugar daddy's yacht in Italy as soon as possible, honey," she said before sharing her take on New Year's resolutions, admitting, "I'm more of a manifest. "

"I'm like a witch that goes into the woods, decides what I'm going to manifest, and then I'm going to spend a year making shit," Kesha revealed. "So I kind of have resolutions, but, like, a little more whore and a little more magical."

In October 2014, pop star Kesha filed a civil suit against her longtime producer, Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald), in California, starting one of the most interesting legal battles in the history of music. The lawsuit alleges sexual assault and battery, sexual harassment, gender-based violence and emotional abuse during their decade-long professional relationship.

Kesha claimed that Dr. Luke drugged, sexually abused and subjected her to constant emotional manipulation during their work together. At the heart of her legal filing was a request to be released from her contract with Kemosabe Records, Dr. Luke under Sony Music Entertainment.

In response to Kesha's accusations, Dr. Luke countersued in New York, alleging defamation and breach of contract. He claimed Kesha's allegations were fabricated in an effort to secure a more lucrative recording contract and tarnish his reputation.

In 2016, a New York judge dealt a devastating blow to Kesha's case by denying her request for a preliminary injunction. This decision meant that she could not record music outside of her existing contract with Dr. Luke and Sony Music Entertainment as the legal case unfolded.

The decision sparked public outrage and sparked the #FreeKesha movement, a viral social media campaign advocating for her freedom and justice. Fans and fellow artists including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Adele and Kelly Clarkson have rallied behind Kesha, using their platforms to amplify her voice and demand change.

Despite the legal turmoil and Dr. Luke's continued control over her contract, Kesha was able to release her album "Rainbow" in 2017 under Kemosabe Records. The album was more than music – it was a powerful statement of resilience and healing. Songs like "Praying" became anthems of survival, with raw lyrics dealing with her struggles and the emotional toll of her fight for freedom.

The album was met with critical acclaim, earning praise for its vulnerability, strength and artistic depth. Yet even in this moment of triumph, Dr. Luke remained financially tied to her success, profiting from every album and stream sale according to the terms of her contract.

"I feel free for the first time since I was 18," she said Diversity. "I so appreciate every single person who streamed 'Joyride,' and I love the videos that are being made. I've spent almost 10 years in litigation and millions of dollars in legal fees. This joy was hard-won for me, so I love that people ready to 'Joyride' with me."