Kesha Drops Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Dr Luke In California

US pop singer Kesha has reportedly dropped her California lawsuit against Dr Luke, in which she alleged the music producer sexually and emotionally abused her, but is still planning to fight her case in New York courts.

According to Billboard, the case has been on hold in California since June last year, but the 29-year-old is looking to appeal a decision made by a New York judge who dismissed the allegations earlier this year.

A statement from Kesha's legal counsel reportedly says that she has recorded and delivered new music to her label, Sony Music, and is looking to get on with her career.

"Kesha has dismissed her California action without prejudice while she pursues her appeal and other legal claims in the New York courts," Daniel M Petrocelli said in a statement. 

"Kesha is focused on getting back to work and has delivered 28 new songs to the record label. We have conveyed to Sony Music and the label Kesha's strong desire to release her next album and single as soon as possible."

Kesha sued Dr Luke back in 2014 for alleged sexual assault and has rarely been involved in the music scene since.

At this year's Coachella festival, the songwriter made her first high profile performance since the allegations began to surface, taking to the stage with Zedd to perform his track, True Colors.

Kesha followed that up by performing Bob Dylan's It Ain't Me Babe at the 2016 Billboard Awards the next month.