Pop singer Kesha has publicly criticised the White House after her 2010 hit single “Blow” was featured in a TikTok video posted from an official executive branch account.

The singer responded on social media shortly after the clip began circulating online, expressing disapproval that her music had been used in connection with a government post.

The short-form video, which appeared on the White House’s verified TikTok account, used a segment of “Blow” as background audio in a stylised edit tied to a policy-related message.

The post quickly gained traction, drawing both praise and criticism from viewers, before prompting a response from the artist herself.

Kesha, who has in the past spoken publicly about political and social issues, wrote that she did not authorise or endorse the use of her music for the post.

While artists’ songs are often available for use within TikTok’s licensed music library, inclusion in a public or political context can trigger questions about implied endorsement, particularly when the account represents a government institution.

It remains unclear whether the track was selected through TikTok’s standard commercial licensing agreements or whether additional permissions were sought.

The White House has not publicly commented on the singer’s objection.

The video was still viewable at the time of writing, though online discussion has intensified around the broader issue of political entities using popular music in digital messaging.

The incident highlights the evolving relationship between government communication strategies and social media culture, where trending audio clips are frequently deployed to amplify engagement.

For artists, however, such usage can carry reputational implications when music becomes associated with official political messaging.