Kesha celebrates her greatness in eulogy on ‘temporary’ TikTok

Singer Kesha says goodbye to the social media platform TikTok by reminding fans of the greatness of her hit song “TiK ToK.”

Kesha’s post comes amid news that the Supreme Court has upheld the ban on TikTok in the United States of America.

Several app users reacted to the news of the app ban by saying goodbye.

On Thursday, Kesha responded to the news of TikTok’s ban 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, it is not surprising that there are theories suggesting that her hit song influenced the name of the social media platform.

As netizens say goodbye to the app, Kesha couldn’t help but find a playful aspect in her eulogy.

She shared a video of herself in a black hoodie, winking at the camera while her “TiK ToK” played in the background.

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 commented: “Yes, indeed! Kesha for life!”

Another fan recalled how Kesha’s song started trending after a TikTok update. They asked, “Doesn’t anyone remember that this song was literally the first trend after the TikTok update?”

Meanwhile, another fan shared how much he appreciated Kesha’s music. They wrote: “One time I was playing all your hits in an old biker bar and so many old men were so happy to see the one girl in her 20s having the time of her life. Long live Kesha!”

The song was the lead single from her debut studio album Animal, released in 2010.

Kesha said the lyrics of “TiK ToK” represent her and are based on her life. The lyrics convey a lighthearted message as the narrator talks about not letting anything weigh them down.

“TiK ToK” was a huge success as it was the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and was certified 12x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

To date, over 18 million digital copies of the song have been sold worldwide and it continues to do well, which certainly supports Kesha’s claims in her video.

Kesha’s video post came a day before the Supreme Court confirmed TikTok’s ban in the USA. On Friday,

The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold federal law that effectively bans the social media app means Americans will no longer be able to use the platform unless TikTok decides at the last minute to divest itself from Chinese ownership.

The ban goes into effect Sunday, a day before President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

The president-elect had asked the Supreme Court to delay implementation of the law so he could act after he takes office.

However, the Supreme Court did not hear his request, even though Trump promised to use his power as president to “save” the app.

As Americans prepare for the Tik Tok ban to take effect, many influencers on the app have started saying goodbye in the best way they can.

Influencer Haley Kalil, known as HaleyyBaylee, weighed in on the controversy surrounding a 2024 Met Gala video with the phrase “let them eat cake,” claiming TikTok suggested the tone. Makeup star Meredith Duxbury also embraced her foundation trend, revealing in her iconic videos that she wiped off excess product.

Users also pay homage by sharing viral trends like the Renegade dance and remembering early TikTok content.

Meanwhile, MrBeast has offered to buy the platform, promising: “Know TikTok” if it is sold to a non-Chinese owner.

But amid the uncertainty surrounding TikTok, some users are already switching to another app, RedNote, in hopes of continuing to enjoy similar content.

As it stands, unless a last-minute miracle occurs, TikTok’s future in the US appears to be sealed.