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Kim Petras Asks to Leave Republic Records, Accuses Label of Shelving Finished 'Detour'

Her public posts spurred peer support, with no comment from the label.

Overview

  • Petras said Detour has been complete for six months without a release date and alleged her collaborators have not been paid.
  • She stated she self‑funded a music video for the planned single but was not given a release date for it.
  • The singer announced she has formally requested to be dropped by Republic Records and said she will release Detour regardless.
  • Republic Records had not responded to media inquiries about her claims as of Jan. 21.
  • Kesha, Grimes and Shygirl publicly backed Petras and highlighted wider concerns about major‑label practices; Petras signed to Republic in 2021 after rising to mainstream prominence with a 2023 Grammy win alongside Sam Smith.