Singer Kesha says goodbye to the social media platform TikTok reminding fans of the greatness of his hit song “TiK ToK.”
Kesha’s post comes as the Supreme Court upheld the ban on TikTok in the United States of America.
Several users of the application reacted to the announcement of the ban of the application by saying their goodbyes.
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Kesha says goodbye to TikTok
On Thursday, Kesha reacted to the news of TikTok being banned in America by reminding her fans of one of her famous songs that will live forever.
Kesha released the song “TiK ToK” in August 2009, while the social media app TikTok was founded in September 2016.
Therefore, the existence of theories suggesting that his hit song influenced the name of the social media platform is not surprising.
So, as people said goodbye to the app, Kesha couldn’t help but find a playful angle in her eulogy.
She shared a video of herself in a black hoodie, blinking at the camera, while her “TiK ToK” played in the background.
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Fans agree with Kesha
Many of Kesha’s fans found her video and caption hilarious and shared their thoughts in the comments section.
One fan commented: “You are so right!”
A second fan added: “This is excellent.”
A third person expressed: “Yes indeed! Kesha for life!
Another fan recalled Kesha’s song trending after a TikTok update. They asked: “No one remembers this song was literally the first trend after TikTok updated?
Meanwhile, another fan shared how much he enjoyed Kesha’s music. They wrote: “I once played all your hits in an old biker bar and so many old guys were so happy to see the 20-something girl having the time of her life. Long live Kesha!”
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About Kesha’s song “TiK ToK”
The song was the first single from his debut studio album, “Animal”, released in 2010.
Kesha said the lyrics in “TiK ToK” represented her and were based on her life. The lyrics of the song convey a message of carefreeness as the narrator explains that he doesn’t let anything weigh them down.
“TiK ToK” saw huge success as it spent nine weeks as the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 12 times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
So far, the song has sold over 18 million digital copies worldwide and continues to do well, making Kesha’s claims in her video very valid.
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Supreme Court upholds US ban on TikTok
Kesha’s video post made it to the Supreme Court one day confirmed TikTok banned in the United States. Friday,
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold federal law that effectively bans the social media app means Americans can no longer use the platform unless TikTok decides at the last minute to divest from Chinese ownership.
The ban will take effect Sunday, a day before President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The president-elect had asked the Supreme Court to delay implementation of the law to allow him to act after taking office.
However, the Supreme Court ignored his appeal, although Trump promised to use his power as president to “save” the app.
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TikTok influencers say goodbye
As Americans prepare for the Tik Tok ban to take effect, many of the app’s influencers have begun saying goodbye in the best way they know how.
Influencer Haley Kalil, known as HaleyyBaylee, addressed controversy surrounding a 2024 Met Gala video using the phrase “let them eat cake,” claiming TikTok suggested the audio. Makeup star Meredith Duxbury also revisited her foundation trend, revealing she wiped off excess product in her iconic videos.
Users are also paying tribute by sharing viral trends like the Renegade dance and reminiscing about early TikTok content.
Meanwhile, MrBeast offered to buy the platform, pledging to “save TikTok” if sold to a non-Chinese owner.
Yet amid the uncertainty surrounding TikTok, some users are already migrating to another app, RedNote, in hopes of continuing to enjoy similar content.
As it stands, TikTok’s future in the United States appears sealed unless a last-minute miracle occurs.