Last week, it was reported that Kesha would perform at the Billboard Music Awards this weekend, with reports suggesting that she would make 'direct reference' to her ongoing legal battle with Dr. Luke.

Now, it has been reported that the producer - who retains control of her career via his Kemosabe Records label - has rescinded its approval for her performance and she will not be playing at the ceremony.

Kesha released a statement on Instagram saying that she had never intended to mention the Dr. Luke situation, and was simply taking part in a tribute to Bob Dylan.

Her post, with the accompanying picture below, read:

"I was very excited to perform a tribute to Bob Dylan by singing a cover of "It ain't me, babe" at the Billboard awards this year. 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."