kesha has been drawn into two public moments this week: a dispute over the White House’s use of her music in a military-themed TikTok and a separate International Women’s Day Instagram post that drew attention for its fashion and caption. The White House posted the TikTok on Feb. 10 (ET) using footage labeled “Lethality” set to Kesha’s track “Blow, ” and Kesha publicly objected, calling the use an incitement to violence. On Instagram she marked International Women’s Day with a sheer corset look and a pointed caption that sparked praise from fans.
Kesha and the White House TikTok clash
The White House TikTok posted on Feb. 10 (ET) featured what appeared to be military footage of a jet launching a missile and striking a ship, set to the Kesha song “Blow” and labeled “Lethality. ” Kesha responded on social media, writing, “It’s come to my attention that the White House has used one of my songs on TikTok to incite violence and threaten war, ” and saying she “absolutely” does not approve of her music being used to promote violence. The exchange escalated when White House communications staff pushed back publicly: Kaelan Dorr, Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Communications Director, posted, “Kesha quotes are like Popeye’s spinach to this team. Memes? They’ll continue. Winning? Will also continue. ” Steven Cheung, White House Communications Director, added, “All these ‘singers’ keep falling for this. This just gives us more attention and more view counts to our videos because people want to see what they’re b—-ing about. Thank you for your attention to this matter. ” Kesha, 39, also criticized the broader use of her work and called the TikTok’s tone “disgusting and inhumane. ” The White House exchange included sharp language from named communications officials and a clear public rebuttal that framed Kesha’s reaction as increasing engagement with the videos.
Kesha’s International Women’s Day look
Separately, Kesha celebrated International Women’s Day with a fashion-forward Instagram carousel that paired a sheer black corset top with floral lace details, loose black pants, black sunglasses, and a large faux-fur coat draped over her shoulders. She captioned the post, “My god, wouldn’t it be terrible to be a man. #IWD2026, ” and opened the coat in several photos to reveal the corset’s big cut-out design. The set used warm chandelier lighting, plants, close-up shots and mirror effects to create a vintage Hollywood mood. Fans flooded the comments with praise, posting lines such as “Mother!!” and “Hottie, ” and the post was framed as both a fashion moment and a playful message to followers.
What’s next
Both the White House communications team and Kesha have made public, named statements that leave the matter active: Kesha has demanded the music be removed from military-themed material and has used direct language in her posts; White House officials have signaled they will continue posting and have framed the pushback as increasing attention to their content. Expect further posts and public statements from Kesha and from White House communications staff as the exchange continues to play out in social media channels, with the Feb. 10 TikTok (ET) and the International Women’s Day post remaining focal points for follow-up comments and possible formal responses from either side. kesha’s dual role this week — cultural commentator through fashion and vocal critic of government use of music — keeps the story in active view for both fans and officials.
