22-05-2025
Kesha changes cover art for song Delusional amid AI controversy
Kesha has changed the cover art for her single Delusional after receiving backlash over the original AI-generated image.
In November, the popstar dropped the second single from her upcoming sixth studio album, Period.
The accompanying AI-generated cover art featured a pile of what appears to be brown leather Hermès Birkin handbags spray-painted with the song's title.
But following criticism from fans for using AI rather than tapping artists or creators, Kesha took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce that she has changed the cover art to a photo taken of her by Brendan Walter.
"When making the single art for my song Delusional, I wanted to make the point that it's DELUSIONAL that the world expects artists to continue making art when we are so undervalued. I tried to echo my ideas in the form of a political single cover," she explained. "I've realized that living in alignment with my integrity is more important than proving a point. So I've decided to change the cover art for this song. She's one of my favorites."
The new image shows Kesha appearing to be nude except for a pair of tights as she sits in a chair with her ankles zip-tied together.
Accordingly, the Tik Tok hitmaker made a point of crediting the "incredible team of humans" who worked on the project, including stylist Marta Del Rio and make-up artist Leonardo Chaparro.
To conclude the message, Kesha admitted she is still grappling with the impact of new technologies.
"AI is a pandoras box (sic) that we as a society have collectively opened, and I think it's important that we keep human ramifications in mind as we learn how to use it as a tool and not as a replacement," the 38-year-old commented, adding: "Just me healing, in real time."
Period is set to be released on 4 July.
