KIM PETRAS ASKS REPUBLIC RECORDS TO DROP HER OVER ALBUM DELAYS — Quick Facts
Kim Petras' album Detour has been completed for six months but Republic Records refuses to set a release date or pay her collaborators. The Grammy winner formally requested to be dropped from Republic Records on January 20, 2026, seeking artistic independence.
Key Data Points
- Kim Petras' album Detour has been completed for six months but Republic Records refuses to set a release date or pay her collaborators
- The Grammy winner formally requested to be dropped from Republic Records on January 20, 2026, seeking artistic independence
- Kesha publicly supported Petras, calling the situation a 'golden cage' and referencing her own label battles with Dr. Luke
Frequently Asked
- Why did Kim Petras ask Republic Records to drop her?
- Kim Petras formally requested to be dropped from Republic Records on January 20, 2026, because her completed album Detour has been finished for six months without a release date, and the label refuses to pay her collaborators or release her self-funded music video. She stated she was tired of having no control over her own life and career.
- How long has Kim Petras' album Detour been completed?
- Kim Petras' album Detour has been completed for six months as of her January 20, 2026 announcement, but Republic Records has refused to set a release date for its release.
- When did Kim Petras sign with Republic Records?
- Kim Petras signed with Republic Records in August 2021 after years of being an independent artist.
- Did Kesha support Kim Petras in her label dispute?
- Yes, Kesha publicly supported Kim Petras by comparing her situation to a 'golden cage' and referencing her own past battles with her label, particularly regarding her previous label situation with Dr. Luke.
- What Grammy did Kim Petras win with Republic Records?
- Kim Petras won a Grammy Award with Sam Smith for the song 'Unholy' in 2023, becoming the first openly trans artist to win a Recording Academy honor.