Singer takes part in the emotional Foo Fighters tribute but suffers a vocal cord hemorrhage

Kesha experienced a vocal cord hemorrhage following her performance at the emotional tribute concert for the late Taylor Hawkins, the drummer of Foo Fighters. The 35-year-old singer was among the many artists who gathered to honour Hawkins, who tragically passed away in March at the age of 50 due to a cardiovascular collapse.

Sharing a video of the moment on social media, Kesha reflected on the event, writing, “Soooo, I’m posting all the pics from the f**g moment bc [sic] this was quite a moment.” In the video, Kesha can be seen performing in a sparkling silver cape and skirt. During the performance, her cape unexpectedly opened, leading her to joke about the wardrobe malfunction, “I have to make light out of this situation because Taylor would have loved that my t just fell out.”

Kesha continued to speak emotionally about Hawkins, saying, “I feel really special to be here with all of you guys, because Taylor meant something different to each and every one of us. To some, he was a f*****g hero… icon. He was a friend, he was a father, he was a husband. And for tonight, I just want to say, ‘Taylor, you’re going to live with us forever and ever.'”

Kesha was part of an all-star line-up of nearly 50 performers, including Miley Cyrus, Pink, Dave Grohl, Travis Barker, Dave Chappelle, Mötley Crüe, and Chevy Metal, all coming together to honour Hawkins’ legacy. Hawkins is survived by his wife Alison and their three children: Oliver, 16, Annabelle, 13, and Everleigh, 8.