Kesha Blasts White House for Unauthorized Use of Her Song in TikTok

Singer criticizes Trump administration for using 'Blow' to 'incite violence and threaten war'

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Kesha has spoken out against the White House for using her song 'Blow' in a TikTok video without her permission. The singer criticized the Trump administration for trying to 'make light of war' and said she 'absolutely' does not approve of her music being used to 'promote violence of any kind'. The White House appeared to respond, with a communications official claiming this just gives them more attention and views.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing tensions between musicians and political entities over the unauthorized use of copyrighted material. It also reflects the broader debate around the appropriate use of art and entertainment in political messaging, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like war and violence.

The details

On March 2, Kesha took to social media to call out the White House for using her song 'Blow' in a Feb. 10 TikTok video that featured fighter jets and apparent military strikes. Kesha said she did not authorize the use of her track and called the White House's actions 'disgusting and inhumane'. The White House's communications director responded by suggesting the controversy would only draw more attention to their video.

  • Kesha criticized the White House's use of her song in a March 2, 2026 social media post.
  • The White House TikTok video featuring 'Blow' was posted on February 10, 2026.

The players

Kesha

An American singer-songwriter who is known for hits like 'Tik Tok' and 'Die Young'.

Steven Cheung

Assistant to the President and White House Director of Communications under the Trump administration.

White House

The official residence and workplace of the President of the United States.

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What they’re saying

“It's come to my attention that the White House has used one of my songs on TikTok to incite violence and threaten war. Trying to make light of war is disgusting and inhumane. I absolutely do NOT approve of my music being used to promote violence of any kind.”

— Kesha, Singer-songwriter (Instagram)

“All these 'singers' keep falling for this. This just gives us more attention and more view counts to our videos because people want to see what they're bitching about. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

— Steven Cheung, White House Director of Communications (Instagram)

What’s next

Kesha has indicated she will continue to speak out against the White House's unauthorized use of her song, though it's unclear if she plans any further legal action.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing tensions between artists and political entities over the use of copyrighted material, as well as the broader debate around the appropriate use of art and entertainment in political messaging, especially when it comes to sensitive topics.