Feb. 25--Pop star Kesha's concert planned for Friday at Loyola University Chicago has been canceled, according to the university.
According to Loyola's Department of Programming, the "Tik Tok" singer has informed the university she will no longer be able to perform its annual Colossus weekend "due to personal reasons."
The concert was to be held in Gentile Arena, 6511 N. Winthrop Ave.
"Kesha has expressed her disappointment in having to cancel, but she feels that this is the best decision for her at this time. We respect her decision and wish her well," a statement on the university's website read.
Last week, Kesha lost a battle in court that she hoped would free her from her contract with record producer Dr. Luke, who she claimed had sexually abused her.
Earlier this week, Loyola University students planned a rally in support of Kesha to take place prior to her concert. Organizers said the rally is still on.
"The rally is to raise awareness about a culture that allow Kesha to be blamed for being abused," said Melissa Haggerty, a junior psychology major who organized the rally. "We live in this culture of shaming and blaming victims and not believing them, and it's not just Kesha who is affected. That's why we kept the rally on."
Loyola ticket buyers are expected to be refunded, according to Loyola. More information will be emailed to customers on March 2.
