Kesha for Playboy: The Rebirth Begins

Chris · December 2, 2024

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘉𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘴. No cage can hold her. @KeshaRose has taken her power back and is ready to fly 🪽

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It’s fair to say that in the last decade or so, popular music superstar Kesha has been through hell (which she has written about extensively in her music). Luckily, she’s finally taking back her power, and starting her rebirth. What better way to celebrate than by being Playboy’s Spotlight of the month?

We can think of no better candidates to cap off 2024 than with the pop songbird sent from above. Her Playboy Spotlight shoot, directed by Brooke James, depicts Kesha as an angel. Her depiction as a divine being is far more Old Testament than new. Instead of being armed with grace, she’s got her bow and arrow aimed at anyone who would dare clip her wings.

Kesha’s 2024 has luckily, been one of her best in recent memory. In June, she released her first single since last year’s hit album, the aptly named “Gag Order.” “Joyride” has garnered more than 80 million views on Spotify since hitting the airwaves, and portends her sixth album which is slated for a 2025 release.

This brief but impactful intro is just a taste of the Kesha’s stint as Playboy’s Spotlight of the Month. You can watch an extended look at Kesha’s rebirth on our TikTok. Later this week, you can bask in the beauty of her photoshoot on our Instagram.

Director/Photographer: Brooke James
Gaffers: Michael Tellup and Monty Sloan
DP: Rachel Bickert
Photo Assistant: Jordan Kirk
Styling: Marta Del Rio
Styling Assistants: Adrian Camison and Grace Taylor
Hair: Preston Wada
MU: Leo Chaparro
Edit/Score: Brooke James
Production: Brooke James Productions
Production Support: Dojohouse
Playboy: Smiley Stevens, Alicen Lewis, Amanda Solomon, Christina Monroe, Kimberly Hinojosa and Shayna Macklin

Special thanks to Charlie Adelman, Michael Eisele, Crush Music, Leila, Eric and Coleman.

https://www.playboy.com/read/personalities/playboy-spotlight-kesha