Towering Talent: How Kesha Stands Tall in Music and Fashion

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While Kesha has claimed to be 5′ 9″ (1.75 m), she’s believed to be slightly shorter, perhaps around 5ft 8 ½ (174 cm).

Her height makes Kesha taller than the average American woman. Her shoe size is believed to be 9.5 (US). This size translates to approximately 7.5 in the UK, 40 in Europe, and 25.5 in Japan

Big Freedia, Kesha, and GaTa attend the Discovery+ Big Freedia, Kesha, and GaTa attend the Discovery+ “Conjuring Kesha” press line during 2022 Comic-Con International: San Diego at Hilton Bayfront on July 23, 2022, in San Diego, California (Credit: Tony Forte / Media Punch / INSTARimages / Cover Images)

Rise to Fame: The Breakthrough Year

Kesha became famous when she featured on Flo Rida’s hit song Right Round in 2009.

Her first feature landed her on the Billboard Hot 100, setting the tone for a successful year for the songstress. She released the generation-defining anthem, Tik Tok, that same year. The song skyrocketed the singer’s career.

Singer Kesha displays her toes and feet at PETA's 35th Anniversary Party at Hollywood PalladiumSinger Kesha displays her toes and feet at PETA’s 35th Anniversary Party at Hollywood Palladium on September 30, 2015, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Sara De Boer / Startraksphoto)

A Legal Battle That Changed Everything

But the star’s career came to a grinding halt in 2014 when she was first admitted to rehab for an eating disorder. She also began a harrowing legal battle with her music producer, Dr. Luke.

Kesha was one of the fastest-growing artists in the music industry in the early 2010s and accumulated a whopping net worth of $10 million.

However, her legal battle against her producer, Dr. Luke, drained the hitmaker’s net worth. The star began writing music at 16 and scored herself a record deal with RCA at 18.

Kesha leaves the New York State Supreme Court on February 19, 2016, in New York City (Credit: Alberto Reyes / INFphoto)

Despite the massive success of her early career, Kesha launched a petition in 2014 to get herself released from her label and producer, Dr. Luke.

At this time, Dr. Luke had scrapped over 70 songs Kesha wrote for her second album, Warrior, making it clear that he had total control over her career and work.

The Financial Toll of Kesha’s Court Cases

After two years of court cases, the New York Supreme Court justice ruled against Kesha.

Although Kesha is now reported to have a net worth of $5 million as of 2024, she ran out of funds during her lawsuit against Dr. Luke.

Singer Kesha admires her boobs in an Ines Di Santo dress at the 2014 Billboard Music AwardsSinger Kesha admires her boobs in an Ines Di Santo dress at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 18, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada (Credit: Kobby Dagan / VWPics / Cover Images)

The producer also countersued, and Kesha had to pay Dr. Luke $400,000. Taylor Swift, who has had her share of legal battles, donated $250,000 towards Kesha’s legal fees.

She was one of the few A-list artists, including Demi Lovato, Lady Gaga, and Ariana Grande, who supported Kesha.

Kesha’s Return to the Music Scene

Kesha’s early music in the 2010s defined a generation, including songs like Cannibal, which became a viral TikTok dance trend in February 2021.

After over a decade, the song came back and charted back on the Top 40.

Kesha boosts her height by showing off her feet in nude high heels at the Logo NewNowNext Awards 2013Kesha boosts her height by showing off her feet in nude high heels at the Logo NewNowNext Awards 2013 held at The Fonda Theatre on April 13, 2013, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Sara De Boer / Startraksphoto)

Despite her court case with RCA and Dr. Luke dating back over seven years, the pop maker is still creating new music under the label.

The singer released her fourth album in 2020, called High Road. Her newest singles, Raising Hell, My Own Music, and Resentment, have all gained traction.

A New Chapter: Kesha Without the Dollar Sign

Every musician changes throughout their career, and Kesha is no different. Before taking her case against the record producer, Kesha went to rehab for her eating disorder.

The hitmaker decided to drop the “$” from her stage name, Ke$ha, to return to “Kesha” to signify the changes she had been through during her career.

Kesha wears black cowboy boots with a gray plaid jacket at the “Players Party” co-hosted by Michael Rubin, MLBPA and FanaticsKesha wears black cowboy boots with a gray plaid jacket at the “Players Party” co-hosted by Michael Rubin, MLBPA and Fanatics at City Market Social House on July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Xavier Collin / Image Press Agency / Cover Images)

“I let go of my facade about being a girl who didn’t care. My facade was to be strong, and I realized it was total bulls**t. I took out the dollar sign because I realized that was part of the facade. It was a journey and I’m happy—that was me in that part of my life. But then I turned a corner, but I still have a f***ing tattoo of it on my hand. I’ll have to figure that out!”

Showcasing Style: Kesha’s Iconic Footwear Choices

In early 2010, Kesha seemed to be everywhere. She showed off her feet at two events in London: the Shockwaves NME Awards and the 2010 Brit Awards.

Kesha showcases her vibrant makeup with false lashes and bubblegum pink lips at a London eventKesha showcases her vibrant makeup with false lashes and bubblegum pink lips at a London event (Credit: Lia Toby /WENN / Daniel Deme)

I’m not a massive fan of the clothes she wears on the red carpet, but I do like her shoe choices.

Portrait of Kesha Rose Sebert, capturing the multifaceted artist's presence on the red carpetPortrait of Kesha Rose Sebert, capturing the multifaceted artist’s presence on the red carpet (Credit: Lia Toby /WENN / Daniel Deme)

I liked the t-strap platform gladiator sandals she wore at the Grammys, and I am quite fascinated with the woven platforms she wore to the London-based award shows.

Kesha dazzles in a black Dolce & Gabbana dress paired with a feathered Temperley London coat, highlighting her style at The Brit AwardsKesha dazzles in a black Dolce & Gabbana dress paired with a feathered Temperley London coat, highlighting her style at The Brit Awards at London’s Earls Court on February 16, 2010 (Credit: Lia Toby /WENN / Daniel Deme)

The Tik Tok singer styled them with a black Dolce & Gabbana cocktail dress and a long cream-colored feathered coat from Temperley London.

Kesha shows off her feet in gold and black platform sandalsKesha shows off her feet in gold and black platform sandals (Credit: Lia Toby /WENN / Daniel Deme)

If you look closely, the shoes appear to be a hybrid or blend of sorts, like a cross between t-strap, bootie, and sling-back, all mounted on thick gold angular platforms and high heels.

Kesha elongates her silhouette with stylish footwear at the Shockwaves NME Awards, LondonKesha elongates her silhouette with stylish footwear at the Shockwaves NME Awards, London, on February 24, 2010 (Credit: Lia Toby /WENN / Daniel Deme)

I did some research to ID the shoes, but unfortunately, I have found no information on them…yet.

Embracing Fun and Freedom

“I’m throwing a huge animal party, performance and life should be about having fun and I embrace that message all the time,” the “Blah Blah Blah” singer told The Daily Star.

“I hope I’m still on stage with these animals when I’m 45. I prefer the animals to humans.”

Kesha showed off her pedicured toes in woven platform sandalsKesha showed off her pedicured toes in woven platform sandals (Credit: Lia Toby /WENN / Daniel Deme)

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