Katy Perry Faces Backlash for Collaboration with Dr. Luke on New Single ‘Woman’s World’

Katy Perry’s highly anticipated single ‘Woman’s World’ marks her return to the music scene, albeit facing criticism and controversy due to her collaboration with producer Dr. Luke, sparking backlash online.

The song, released ahead of her upcoming album ‘143,’ contains lyrics celebrating women’s empowerment, with phrases like “It’s a woman’s world and you’re lucky to be livin’ in it” and “Fire in her eyes/ Feminine divine/ She was born to shine.”

However, ‘Woman’s World’ has received harsh reviews and mixed reactions from fans, citing concerns over Perry’s partnership with Lukasz Gottwald, known as Dr. Luke.

Reviewers from reputable sources such as Pitchfork and The Cut criticized the song, arguing that Dr. Luke’s association with the track contradicts its feminist message.

This controversy stems from a legal battle between Dr. Luke and Kesha in 2014, where Kesha accused him of sexual and physical assault, though the claims were dismissed. In court documents, Kesha allegedly texted Lady Gaga accusing Dr. Luke of raping Perry, which both denied.

Several artists including Billie Eilish, Chappel Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ariana Grande have been praised for delivering more compelling takes on womanhood in their recent works.

Actress Abigail Breslin publicly condemned Perry for collaborating with Dr. Luke, triggering a wave of backlash and online debate surrounding the issue.

Perry’s past affiliations, including her support for Rick Caruso during his mayoral campaign in Los Angeles, have also come under scrutiny, as Caruso’s political background faced criticism for previous donations to anti-abortion causes.

As the controversy unfolds, Forbes previously reported Katy Perry’s significant financial success, estimating her net worth to be $340 million as of September 2023, positioning her as one of the wealthiest self-made women in the U.S.