Kesha

Kesha Rose Sebert (pronounced /kɛʃə/; born March 1, 1987),^[4] better known mononymously as Kesha (stylized as Ke$ha) is an American recording artist. Although she began her music career in 2006, her breakthrough came in early 2009 after appearing on Flo Rida's number one single, "Right Round". Kesha's debut single, "Tik Tok" was released in August 2009, preceding the release of her debut album, Animal, in early 2010.

Kesha was born in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles to a single parent. Her mother, Pebe Sebert, a singer and songwriter, was struggling financially while supporting Kesha and her older brother, Lagan, at the time. They had to rely on welfare payments and food stamps to get by. She would look after then infant Kesha onstage while performing. Pebe would move the family to Nashville, Tennessee in 1991 after securing a publishing deal and Kesha spent the rest of her early years. Pebe often brought Kesha and her brothers, Lagan and younger brothers, Louis, along to recording studios. Pebe also encouraged Kesha to sing and taught her how to write songs.