Kesha has announced that she will be releasing a new single, “Joy Ride,” on the Fourth of July, just days before Katy Perry is expected to release her own track amid her controversial collaboration with Dr. Luke.

The “Tik Tok” singer, 37, who recently flaunted her summer style at LAX, took to Instagram to share the news with her 3.3 million followers. In the first post, Kesha posed next to a white Porsche convertible at a gas station, with a price sign nearby reading ‘7.04,’ revealing the song’s release date, and the single’s name, “Joy Ride,” displayed above.

The price sign reads ‘7.04’, revealing the song’s release date, with the single’s name, “Joy Ride,” displayed above.

For the occasion, Kesha wore a vibrant, red cropped top, fitted leggings, and opera-length, latex red gloves. She completed the look with knee-high heeled boots and her platinum locks flowing past her shoulders. In her caption, the “Die Young” hitmaker wrote, “GET IN LOSER,” seemingly referencing a quote from the 2004 film, “Mean Girls.”

Kesha also shared a separate post featuring a montage clip of her posing next to the Porsche. She sported a second outfit, including a red micro miniskirt, a white cropped top, and over-the-knee black boots. The performer was also seen with a vintage red convertible at a gas station, possibly alluding to the theme of “Joy Ride.”

At the end of the short reel, Kesha, whose full name is Kesha Rose Sebert, held up a cardboard sign with the title of the track written on it while wearing a red cowgirl hat and glancing over her shoulder at the camera.

Kesha captions the photo with a quote from the 2004 film, “Mean Girls”: “GET IN LOSER.”

Kesha shares a montage clip, showcasing her outfit and posing next to the Porsche.

Kesha showcases her style during a photoshoot at a gas station in Los Angeles.

Kesha’s caption reads, “‘You’re right, I am a b***h.’ JOYRIDE ♡ 7/4.”

Kesha notably wore the same ensemble during a photoshoot at a gas station in Los Angeles earlier this week. The clip also included a snippet of what appeared to be her upcoming song playing in the background.

Fans took to the comments section to express their excitement over the new single, with one writing, “YES. FINALLY. THE QUEEN HAS RETURNED. THE WORLD IS HEALING.” Another fan commented, “I know already this song is my song of the summer,” while The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Kyle Richards, shared, “Let’s goooo!!!”

One fan also pointed out the significance of the release date, writing, “Showing the world your new independence by releasing it on Independence Day. How iconic.”

Kesha’s single is set to release just days before Katy Perry’s track, “Woman’s World,” which is scheduled for July 11. The timing of “Joy Ride” on the Fourth of July also seems like a subtle jab at Perry, as her hit 2010 track “Firework” often gains a high number of streams on the July 4th holiday.

Kesha’s choice of release date may be a subtle reference to Katy Perry’s popular song, “Firework.”

Katy Perry faced criticism for her collaboration with Dr. Luke, given the past allegations made by Kesha.

The release of Kesha’s new song comes amid rumored feuds between the two artists after Perry’s collaboration with producer Dr. Luke. Earlier last week, Perry was slammed for working with Dr. Luke on her upcoming album, following sexual assault allegations made by Kesha against the producer.

According to Rolling Stone, Perry “knew exactly the album she wanted to make and put together the team to make it happen.” Her forthcoming sixth album includes collaborations with Max Martin, Sarah Hudson, and Stargate, in addition to Dr. Luke.

Katy Perry and Dr. Luke have a professional history, having collaborated on hit singles such as “I Kissed a Girl” (2008), “California Gurls” (2010), and “Roar” (2013). However, when Perry was asked about working with Dr. Luke in light of the allegations at a Paris Fashion Week event, she did not respond.

Kesha also reacted to the news of Perry’s collaboration with Dr. Luke, tweeting “lol” on June 17. Fans speculated on the meaning of this tweet, with some interpreting it as a subtle dig at Perry and her new song.

Katy Perry was questioned about her collaboration with Dr. Luke but remained silent.

Kesha’s tweet in response to the news of Katy Perry’s collaboration with Dr. Luke.

The fallout from the allegations and Kesha’s long-running legal battle with Dr. Luke led artist Doja Cat to declare in December 2021 that she would no longer collaborate with him.

Katy Perry, a native of Santa Barbara, California, recently released a clip on TikTok previewing her upcoming track “Woman’s World,” which is set to release on July 11. In February, she announced her departure from the series “American Idol” after seven seasons to focus on her solo career.

Kesha and Dr. Luke settled their long-running legal battle in June 2023. Kesha concluded the proceedings with a statement, saying, “Only God knows what happened that night.” Dr. Luke, on the other hand, maintained his innocence, stating, “I am absolutely certain that nothing happened” and that he “never drugged or assaulted her.”

Following the court battle, Kesha took to Instagram to address her fans, expressing her gratitude for their support and sharing her excitement for the future. She also quoted a line from her song, “Animals,” writing, “All I need is you.”

Kesha and Dr. Luke settled their long-running legal dispute in June 2023.

Katy Perry was among the artists who submitted testimony or a sworn statement in the case, according to the AP.