Popsugar Entertainment Award Season Reactions to Kesha's 2018 Grammys Performance Kesha's Powerful, Goosebump-Inducing Grammys Performance Basically Broke the Internet 31 January 2018 by Brinton Parker First Published: 29 January 2018 Image Source: Getty / Theo Wargo When Kesha took the stage at the 2018 Grammy Awards — surrounded by a group of talented, supportive women and with all eyes (and ears) on her message — it was one hell of a long time coming. Fans everywhere sat captivated as Kesha belted out "Praying," quite understandably choking up with emotion at times, and the response across social media to her powerful Time's Up statement was overwhelming. Many noted how cathartic it must feel for the singer to sing her truth in front of many industry folks who ignored her plight in a devastating legal battle with Dr. Luke (Kesha's former producer and alleged rapist). Others compared Kesha to a phoenix rising from the ashes and slammed the Recording Academy for not awarding her the Grammy for best pop solo performance. Check out some of the countless Twitter reactions to the powerful performance ahead, then follow along with the rest of our Grammys coverage. Wow. Kesha. She’s a damn Phoenix rising. 🙌🏼 #amen #Grammys2018— Jessica Vosk (@JessicaVosk) January 29, 2018 1 / 20 exclusive footage of me trying (and failing) to hold it together while watching kesha's #GRAMMYs performance pic.twitter.com/DJlMEsfhNF— Quinn (@QuinnKeaney) January 29, 2018 2 / 20 I can’t imagine how simultaneously painful and empowering this must feel for Kesha.— wikipedia brown (@eveewing) January 29, 2018 3 / 20 This Kesha performance is important AF— TATIANNA (@TATIANNANOW) January 29, 2018 4 / 20 The sheer magnitude of this "Praying" performance just highlights how disrespectful it is that Kesha did not win an award tonight #GRAMMYs— Jon (@prasejeebus) January 29, 2018 5 / 20 kesha you are so beautiful girl don’t ever stop— Devon (@leathershirts) January 29, 2018 6 / 20 Before this year, people used to laugh at me when I said Kesha’s music gave me chills... but NOW people can see and understand that shit with a song she put her whole soul on the track.— Wellington Boyce (@WellieBoyce) January 29, 2018 7 / 20 kesha’s performance is going to make history. her bravery, and strength is something that is admirable and beautiful i'm so proud of her oh my god— sara (@thisbemesara) January 29, 2018 8 / 20 Dr Luke was Kesha’s Harvey Weinstein and the music Industry turned its back on her. Unfortunately that was the reality then and still is , white rose and all.— 🇵🇸 FADIA KADER (@FADIA) January 29, 2018 9 / 20 Me after Kesha’s performance #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/FrWsisbKws— Not Average PostGrad (@NA_PostGrad) January 29, 2018 10 / 20 Kesha deserves 100,000 government-subsidized spa days for how much other people's emotional labor she has had to perform on award shows— Lindsay Zoladz (@lindsayzoladz) January 29, 2018 11 / 20 All these people applauding Kesha who didn’t even believe her Dr. Luke accusations lol whatever— Ira Madison III (@ira) January 29, 2018 12 / 20 Kesha beautifully singing her truth in front of people who questioned her, ignored her struggle, and fought to keep her down is the most cathartic thing I've witnessed in a long time.— Brinton Megan Parker (@BrintonMegan) January 29, 2018 13 / 20 you can feel the anger and sadness in kesha's words. she is so powerful. this is her time to shine— antonio (@antoniodelotero) January 29, 2018 14 / 20 sometimes a feeling is more important than a flawless vocal. this was one of those times. Kesha had to fight for her life and her right to make music. Being locked into a contract with your rapist is hell. Power to you @KeshaRose. sing your heart!— First Name: Sire (@SireLeoLamar) January 29, 2018 15 / 20 Kesha gets to say fuck you to her abuser on music's biggest stage. She's been through hell. She deserves this. I love her.— Michael Yerxa (@mikeyerxa) January 29, 2018 16 / 20 Where were you when Kesha— Andrew Briedis (@AndrewBriedis) January 29, 2018 17 / 20 forget the rest. this is what real #squadgoals looks like. pic.twitter.com/ieen38bvr5— Damian Holbrook (@damianholbrook) January 29, 2018 18 / 20 Ed Sheeran didn’t even show up and got a Grammy meanwhile Kesha over here SHOWING. UP. #JusticeForKesha #Grammys— Brett S. Verg-ARIE 🌹 (@BrettSVergara) January 29, 2018 19 / 20 KESHAJOINED BY CYNDI LAUPER, BEBE REXHA, CAMILA CABELLO, JULIA MICHAELS, AND ANDRA. DAY.PERFORMING A SONG FROM HER WHOLE HEART.AND YET DIDN'T WIN THE GRAMMY FOR THIS SONG. BULL. SHIT.— Phillip Picardi (@pfpicardi) January 29, 2018 20 / 20 Award SeasonMeTooTime's UpSexual AssaultGrammy AwardsKeshaTwitterMusic