Kesha embraced her newfound freedom with a spirited celebration as she performed during ABC’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, marking the transition from 2024 to 2025. The pop star delivered exciting renditions of her beloved tracks, “Tik Tok” and her recent single “Joyride,” captivating the audience with her energetic stage presence.
Before launching into “Joyride,” Kesha lightheartedly expressed her aspirations for the upcoming year, quipping, “All I want for 2025 is a sugar daddy and a yacht… And now, we joyride, bitches!” Her playful spirit was further showcased during “Tik Tok,” where she modified the opening line to a cheeky twist, significantly changing “Wake up in the mornin’ feelin’ like P Diddy” to “Wake up in the mornin’ like ‘Fuck P Diddy.’” Naturally, the live performance required some edits due to its airing on ABC.
This alteration in her lyrics first appeared during her Coachella performance with Reneé Rapp earlier this year, with Kesha announcing plans to officially re-record the song with this updated lyric. She expressed her enthusiasm on Instagram for the change, promising that it would be permanent once she regains the legal rights to the track.
In the days leading up to her appearance on Rockin’ Eve, Kesha teased fans with a playful challenge about how many “bitches” she could get away with saying on live television. She also fondly recalled her debut on the show back in 2010, sharing nostalgic photos from the event.
Looking ahead, Kesha is gearing up to release a new album in 2025, with the guidance of A.G. Cook and Zhone through her newly established Kesha Records. In a conversation with Elle, she described her upcoming project as embracing a “little wild child” vibe, contrasting notably with her previous album “Gag Order,” which focused on her more vulnerable emotions. “Now I’m really trying to make way for the bad bitch,” Kesha remarked, emphasizing the importance of celebrating a wide range of feelings safely and joyfully.
In 2024, Kesha released two singles, the summer anthem “Joyride” and “Delusional” in November, and collaborated with Charli XCX on a remix of “Spring Breakers.” This year also marked a significant milestone for her as she celebrated her first performance as a “free woman” during West Hollywood Pride, where she introduced a new song titled “Freedom,” fully embracing her liberated spirit.
Kesha’s journey of self-expression and empowerment signals a bright future, not just for her but also for her audience, encouraging everyone to embrace their freedom and joy as they step into 2025.