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Kesha Replaces AI-Generated Artwork for 'Delusional' with Human-Crafted Design

The singer unveils new cover art featuring herself zip-tied to a chair, emphasizing creative integrity and cautioning against AI's unchecked use.

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Overview

  • Kesha faced criticism for using AI-generated artwork for her November 2024 single 'Delusional,' which featured spray-painted handbags with typos.
  • On May 20, 2025, she revealed new photo-based cover art, showing herself zip-tied to a metallic chair against a white backdrop.
  • Kesha credited her creative team, including a photographer, stylist, and videographer, for their contributions to the new artwork.
  • She explained the original AI art was intended to critique the undervaluation of artists but chose to change it to align with her creative principles.
  • Kesha warned that AI is a 'Pandora's box' and should serve as a tool to support, not replace, human creativity, ahead of her independent album release on July 4, 2025.