Kesha has been told she can no longer perform at Sunday's Billboard Music Awards after Dr Luke's label appeared to change its mind about granting permission.
The singer initially accepted an invitation to sing at the event and "received written approval from Dr Luke's record label, Kemosabe Records".
But the label "rescinded its approval following a media report on Wednesday May 11th," a statement from dick clark productions, which organises the event, said.
Producer Dr Luke and Kesha have been at war since she accused of him of drugging, sexually abusing and emotionally tormenting her.
She is signed to his record label and they co-wrote many of her hits together, including Tik Tok and We R Who We R.
In a statement on her Instagram page Kesha denied reports she was planning to reference the dispute with Dr Luke during her performance.
She said: "I'm very sad and sorry to say I won't be allowed to do this.
"I just wanted to make very clear that this performance was about me honoring one of my favorite songwriters of all time and has never had anything at all to do with Dr Luke.
"I was never going to use a picture of him, speak of him or allude to my legal situation in any way. I simply wanted to sing a song I love to honor an artist I have always looked up to. thank u all for the continued support."
She revealed she was planning to sing a tribute to Bob Dylan with a cover of It Ain't Me Babe.
The Billboard Awards, hosted by Ludacris and Ciara, are being held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
In a decision which has sparked some online criticism and a Change.org petition, Madonna will honour Prince's legacy at the show.
Other performers include Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Celine Dion, Pink and Meghan Trainor.
Nominees for top artist include Bieber, Taylor Swift, Drake, the Weeknd and Adele, who won't attend the show because of her tour but will debut a new music video at the event.
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