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Katy Perry's Manager Defends Dr. Luke Collaboration Amid Controversy

3/29/2025

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Katy Perry's manager, Chris Anokute, revealed he suggested collaborating with the contentious producer Dr. Luke for her 2024 album '143'. Despite the troubling allegations surrounding Dr. Luke, Anokute stood by the choice, referencing their fruitful past. While the album reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200, it struggled with negative reviews, largely due to the surrounding scandal.

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Katy Perry's manager, Chris Anokute, revealed he suggested collaborating with the contentious producer Dr. Luke for her 2024 album '143'. Despite the troubling allegations surrounding Dr. Luke, Anokute stood by the choice, referencing their fruitful past. While the album reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200, it struggled with negative reviews, largely due to the surrounding scandal.