Kesha dons sheer coat with feathery fringe for Jimmy Fallon performance... after revealing that she 'begged for a keyboard' in rehab to write latest album Rainbow
She's spent a long time out of the limelight thanks to a protracted legal battle with ex-producer Dr Luke.
But Kesha looked to be back to her normal effervescent self when she stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday evening for a special performance.
The 30-year-old Tik Tok songstress wowed as she belted out her new hit Praying.
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![Ready to rock! Kesha looked to be back to her normal effervescent self when she stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday evening for a special performance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/432C62AD00000578-4783566-Ready_to_rock_Kesha_looked_to_be_back_to_her_normal_effervescent-m-21_1502492899312.jpg)
Ready to rock! Kesha looked to be back to her normal effervescent self when she stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday evening for a special performance
For the gig, Kesha donned a wild-looking brown feathered coat, which fell all the way to her thighs.
A pair of gold platform heels added several inches to her 5ft9in frame.
Her trademark platinum tresses were parted in the middle and cascaded in waves down past her shoulders.
The song Praying is off the pop songstress's first album in five years titled Rainbows, which immediately shot to the top of iTunes following its release early Thursday Morning.
![Unique garb: For the gig, Kesha donned a wild-looking brown feathered coat, which fell all the way to her thighs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/432C62A200000578-4783566-Unique_garb_For_the_gig_Kesha_donned_a_wild_looking_brown_feathe-m-22_1502492935074.jpg)
Unique garb: For the gig, Kesha donned a wild-looking brown feathered coat, which fell all the way to her thighs
![Sparkly: The sheer top was also studded with sequins](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/4328E9CE00000578-4783566-Sparkly_The_sheer_top_was_also_studded_with_sequins-m-24_1502493099067.jpg)
Sparkly: The sheer top was also studded with sequins
![Hair band: Her trademark platinum tresses were parted in the middle and cascaded in waves down past her shoulders](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/432C62B600000578-4783566-Hair_band_Her_trademark_platinum_tresses_were_parted_in_the_midd-a-17_1502494643704.jpg)
Hair band: Her trademark platinum tresses were parted in the middle and cascaded in waves down past her shoulders
![Having fun: Kesha also participated in an old-fashioned game of Password with Jimmy and other guests](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/432C62BF00000578-4783566-Having_fun_Kesha_also_participated_in_an_old_fashioned_game_of_P-a-14_1502494643663.jpg)
Having fun: Kesha also participated in an old-fashioned game of Password with Jimmy and other guests
Kesha took to Instagram on Friday to express her gratitude to fans.
She posted a screenshot of the album at number one, along with the caption 'OH MY F***ING GOD ANIMALS I CANT IM CRYING WTF.'
The chart success is just the latest in a series of emotional moments for the singer as she embraces the next chapter of her career.
On Friday she detailed her writing process for the new album in a personal essay published by Refinery29.
![Floored: Kesha took to Instagram on Friday to express her gratitude to fans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/432DD13E00000578-4783566-Floored_Kesha_took_to_Instagram_on_Friday_to_express_her_gratitu-a-13_1502494643606.jpg)
Floored: Kesha took to Instagram on Friday to express her gratitude to fans
'I was in a very dark place' she begins, 'I was alone and scared in rehab for an eating disorder that had gotten wildly out of control.'
She then detailed how she wasn't allowed to have access to social media, or indeed any technology.
'I begged them to let me have a keyboard — even a toy keyboard' she admits, hoping that the ability to write songs would help her process her emotions.
'Every day I sat there on the floor and played,' she remembers, which is how the song Rainbow was written, along with the rest of the new hit album.
![Overcome: Kesha broke down in tears during an emotional appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday as she discussed the forthcoming release of her latest LP, Rainbow](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/431D1A2400000578-4783566-Overcome_Kesha_broke_down_in_tears_during_an_emotional_appearanc-a-16_1502494643700.jpg)
Overcome: Kesha broke down in tears during an emotional appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday as she discussed the forthcoming release of her latest LP, Rainbow
On Wednesday the singer broke down in tears during an emotional appearance on Good Morning America in New York City on Wednesday as she discussed the forthcoming release of her latest LP, Rainbow.
Kesha became choked up as she spoke about life after her highly-publicized courtroom battle with former CEO of Kemosabe Records Lukasz Gottwald, who she accused of sexually assaulting her and blocking her from releasing music.
With the release of Rainbow later this week, the musician joked that she's 'trying to look as much like a rainbow as I can'.
![Emotions running high: The singer, 30, became choked up as she spoke about life after her highly-publicized courtroom battle with former CEO of Kemosabe Records Lukasz Gottwald](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/01/431D19F000000578-4783566-Emotions_running_high_The_singer_30_became_choked_up_as_she_spok-a-6_1502499547977.jpg)
![Emotions running high: The singer, 30, became choked up as she spoke about life after her highly-publicized courtroom battle with former CEO of Kemosabe Records Lukasz Gottwald](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/01/431D1A0800000578-4783566-Emotions_running_high_The_singer_30_became_choked_up_as_she_spok-a-4_1502499547602.jpg)
Emotions running high: The singer, 30, became choked up as she spoke about life after her highly-publicized courtroom battle with former CEO of Kemosabe Records Lukasz Gottwald
The hitmaker greeted fans before heading in to the morning chat show, turning heads in a lurid green silk suit.
The star's shiny bell-bottomed outfit featured flowers and rainbows embellished throughout, and she wore a pair of metallic green and blue platform heels to match.
Kesha, birth name Kesha Sebert, switched her t-shirt for a pink button up top to add even more color to the ensemble when she went inside for a sit down interview with GMA host Robin Roberts.
![Bright future: With the release of Rainbow later this week, the musician joked that she's 'trying to look as much like a rainbow as I can'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/431CD61600000578-4783566-Bright_future_With_the_release_of_Rainbow_later_this_week_the_mu-a-18_1502494643985.jpg)
Bright future: With the release of Rainbow later this week, the musician joked that she's 'trying to look as much like a rainbow as I can'
![Bold: The hitmaker greeted fans before heading in to the morning chat show, turning heads in a lurid green silk suit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/431CD5C000000578-4783566-Bold_The_hitmaker_greeted_fans_before_heading_in_to_the_morning_-a-20_1502494644044.jpg)
Bold: The hitmaker greeted fans before heading in to the morning chat show, turning heads in a lurid green silk suit
Roberts gave the Tik Tok singer a rousing introduction to which the audience echoed, then asked Kesha if she was feeling the love.
'I feel so much right now I can't even. I was backstage dancing and punching stuff and crying. So many emotions all the time right now,' Sebert replied.
Kesha was also on hand to perform her emotionally charged single Praying, telling the audience: 'If I can make it through the song, I'm gonna be singing it.'
Of the track, Roberts said: 'It's so deep and personal talking about depression, suicide, tell us the meaning behind Praying'
![Rainbow brights: The star's shiny bell-bottomed outfit featured flowers and rainbows embellished throughout, and she wore a pair of metallic green and blue platform heels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/431D3C6200000578-4783566-Rainbow_brights_The_star_s_shiny_bell_bottomed_outfit_featured_f-a-19_1502494644030.jpg)
![Rainbow brights: The star's shiny bell-bottomed outfit featured flowers and rainbows embellished throughout, and she wore a pair of metallic green and blue platform heels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/431D3C3E00000578-4783566-Rainbow_brights_The_star_s_shiny_bell_bottomed_outfit_featured_f-a-22_1502494644052.jpg)
Rainbow brights: The star's shiny bell-bottomed outfit featured flowers and rainbows embellished throughout, and she wore a pair of metallic green and blue platform heels
![Making waves: Kesha's aqua locks complemented the jewel-toned theme of her shiny suit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/431CCCEE00000578-4783566-Making_waves_Kesha_s_aqua_locks_complemented_the_jewel_toned_the-a-23_1502494644265.jpg)
Making waves: Kesha's aqua locks complemented the jewel-toned theme of her shiny suit
After the question, the C'mon singer found herself fighting back tears before stating: 'It's so personal. I've written every song on this album and they're all so personal.
'The song I think is just really important because it talks about me personally going through something really hard, lots of very hard things, making it through, not giving up and finding empathy on the other side which is incredibly hard sometimes.'
Skirting around the lawsuit, as Kesha is not legally allowed to discuss it, Roberts said: 'We know, it's been well publicized, the issues and legally you can't talk about it.
'We don't want to talk about it, we're here now with you. How has that music, though, helped you through this difficult time?'
![Peace: The musician took time to pose for photos and sign autographs for her fans, who she affectionately calls her Animals](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/05/431CCDE600000578-4783566-Peace_The_musician_took_time_to_pose_for_photos_and_sign_autogra-a-75_1502512470009.jpg)
Peace: The musician took time to pose for photos and sign autographs for her fans, who she affectionately calls her Animals
Kesha said: 'Well I think this record has quite literally saved my life. I hope you guys like it, I hope you can hear it and I hope it helps people.'
Speaking of the significance of the album's title Rainbow, she said 'I'm trying to look as much like a rainbow as I can.'
Kesha also revealed that she has covered her house in rainbows and has 'like 10' rainbow tattoos now because 'color symbolizes hope.'
The pop sensation is fully focused on relaunching her music career after an unexpected musical hiatus.
![Shady lady: A bedazzled pair of multi-colored shades were worn in the spirit of her LP Rainbow](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/431CC9E700000578-4783566-Shady_lady_A_bedazzled_pair_of_multi_colored_shades_were_worn_in-a-27_1502494644401.jpg)
Shady lady: A bedazzled pair of multi-colored shades were worn in the spirit of her LP Rainbow
![Hippie chick: Kesha told GMA 'I'm trying to look as much like a rainbow as I can' of her outfit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/05/431D3C9500000578-4783566-Hippie_chick_Kesha_told_GMA_I_m_trying_to_look_as_much_like_a_ra-a-76_1502512470014.jpg)
![Hippie chick: Kesha told GMA 'I'm trying to look as much like a rainbow as I can' of her outfit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/05/431D3C2700000578-4783566-Hippie_chick_Kesha_told_GMA_I_m_trying_to_look_as_much_like_a_ra-a-77_1502512470022.jpg)
Hippie chick: Kesha told GMA 'I'm trying to look as much like a rainbow as I can' of her outfit
She filed a sexual assault civil suit against the Dr Luke in Los Angeles in October 2014 alleging he had drugged her with a 'sober pill' and raped her shortly after her 18th birthday in California and threatened to take away her publishing rights.
Sebert then filed a preliminary injunction request that same month claiming her career had been on a hiatus and will be 'effectively over' if she is not allowed to resume recording with another producer and label.
Dr Luke says the singer made up that story in an attempt to ruin his reputation to try to weasel out of her recording contract.
Kesha signed a contract with Dr Luke - who denied all the allegations of abuse - for five albums in 2005 and has so far released just two.
![Hope: Kesha said her fondness for rainbows is because 'color symbolizes hope' and it is also a symbol for the LGBTQ community, of which she supports](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/00/431D1A5400000578-4783566-Hope_Kesha_said_her_fondness_for_rainbows_is_because_color_symbo-a-28_1502494644433.jpg)
Hope: Kesha said her fondness for rainbows is because 'color symbolizes hope' and it is also a symbol for the LGBTQ community, of which she supports
![Good morning: GMA host Robin Roberts had a compassionate interview with the singer](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/12/05/431D1A5900000578-4783566-Good_morning_GMA_host_Robin_Roberts_had_a_compassionate_intervie-a-78_1502512470057.jpg)
Good morning: GMA host Robin Roberts had a compassionate interview with the singer
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