Kesha says a breakup song exposed her true feelings and ended a secret engagement no one knew about

Kesha has stunned fans with the revelation that she was once secretly engaged—and didn’t even realise she wanted out until a song told her so.

The Tik Tok singer, now 38, opened up during a candid interview on SiriusXM’s The Morning Mash Up, finally shedding light on a long-hidden chapter of her personal life. Speaking with refreshing honesty, the pop star admitted that music once again became her compass—leading her away from an engagement she realised wasn’t right.

“I was engaged and I didn’t wanna be anymore,” Kesha revealed. “And I didn’t even realise that I was gonna break up with him until I wrote a song about it.”

That song, she explained, became a turning point. “Basically, I find that writing songs leads me to my truth,” she said. “I listened back to it, and I was like, ‘Oh, no, I’m gonna break up with him now.’”

While she kept the identity of the mystery fiancé under wraps, the confession marks the first time Kesha has publicly confirmed she was ever engaged. The relationship, it seems, was something she quietly lived through—processing her doubts and emotions through the only medium that never lies: songwriting.

“You can’t lie in a song,” she said. “A, your song will suck, but also, that’s not what it’s there for, you know?”

It’s not the first time Kesha’s music has served as both catharsis and compass. Her deeply emotional 2017 album Rainbow became a rallying cry for self-liberation, resilience, and reclaiming identity after a harrowing legal battle with former producer Dr. Luke.

But this time, the emotional weight came from within. The singer’s sudden realisation through her own lyrics marks a striking example of how art not only imitates life but sometimes forces it forward.

Though she didn’t drop any names, fans have long speculated about Kesha’s past relationships. She’s previously been romantically linked to Brad Ashenfelter, a longtime boyfriend who reportedly lived with her for years, as well as Michael Gilvary and Riccardo Maddalosso.

The mystery surrounding this engagement suggests it may not have involved any of her public partners—adding more intrigue to her already cryptic love life.

Despite the breakup, Kesha didn’t express regret. Instead, she spoke with the clarity of someone who knows she did the right thing.

Her words offered a glimpse into how deeply she values truth in her music and relationships: “Writing a song helps me understand how I really feel. Once it’s out there in the lyrics, it’s impossible to ignore.”

For fans, the confession adds new context to her songwriting—and may even hint at which track sparked the revelation.

Kesha hasn’t revealed when exactly the engagement took place or what song triggered the split, but the emotional weight behind her words suggests this wasn’t just a fleeting romance. It was a chapter quietly written—and closed—without the world ever knowing.

Now, as she continues to evolve as both artist and woman, Kesha’s latest admission reminds us just how powerful—and honest—music can be.