Overview

• Larsson told Rolling Stone she personally would not work with Dr. Luke and questioned the necessity of his return to pop production
• Dr. Luke returned to production on Perry’s album 143 following his 2023 settlement with Kesha over abuse allegations
• Kesha originally accused Dr. Luke in 2014 of physical, sexual and emotional abuse before the two reached a settlement
• Perry defended her decision on the Call Her Daddy podcast, saying Dr. Luke helped facilitate songs drawn from her personal empowerment journey
• The debate underscores broader tensions in the music industry over ethical collaborations and support for female artists