Kesha Faces Backlash Over Banana Prop at London Mighty Hoopla Festival

During her headline performance at London's Mighty Hoopla Festival, pop star Kesha sparked widespread controversy with a provocative act involving a banana held at the waist of a male backup dancer while she performed her new song "Boy Crazy." The suggestive stunt, where Kesha crawled on all fours and mimicked an explicit act, drew significant backlash on social media, with fans and viewers labeling it as vulgar, embarrassing, and a desperate attempt for attention. Critics argued that such theatrics overshadow the artistic aspect of music and set a poor example, while some compared her actions to other sensational celebrity stunts. Despite the live audience reacting with cheers and laughter, online reactions were largely negative, with many expressing disappointment and disgust. Nonetheless, clips of Kesha's emotional performance of her ballad "Praying" at the same festival received praise, highlighting a divided response to her overall set. Kesha has yet to respond to the criticism stemming from her performance.