Pitbull reacts to the removal of Kesha’s credit from the YouTube video “Timber”
The best thing Pitbull has done in his career is probably “Timber,” and the best thing about “Timber” is Kesha. But now, if you search for “Timber” on YouTube, you’re greeted with a thumbnail image of a single Mr. Worldwide, with a video title that credits him alone. It wasn’t always this way.
Apparently the YouTube thumbnail for “Timber” used to be a still image of Kesha bursting through the doors of the saloon, where you better move and dance better. Fans noticed. And so Pitbull tweeted this morning: “@KeshaRose and I have an incredible song together. Nothing will change that. Team Pitbull is investigating this matter. Always love for Kesha, Dale!”
I highly doubt Pitbull woke up this morning and decided to alienate Kesha’s “Timber” video, especially because as of this writing, the only lyrics included in the video description are the chorus that Kesha sings. Whatever is going on behind those saloon doors, don’t be fooled: We’re rooting for Kesha here. Watch “Timber” again below.
.@KeshaRose and I have an incredible song together. That will not change. Team Pitbull is investigating this matter. Always love to Kesha, Dale! pic.twitter.com/uYHL8jyopF
— Pitbull (@pitbull) 18 August 2024
Pitbull removed Kesha’s name and face from the title and thumbnail of her hit collaboration “Timber” on YouTube. pic.twitter.com/6Q6G1TBly9
— Pop Flop (@ThePopFlop) 17 August 2024
Removing Kesha’s name from the Timber music video is a nasty move.
Especially when she is the main reason for the song’s popularity and she still hasn’t received the millions in royalties she deserves.
Pitbull’s team has to fix this. pic.twitter.com/nlifidiVFa– Simon (@SimonIsHott) 17 August 2024
