The best thing Pitbull has done in his career is probably “Timber,” and the best thing about “Timber” is Kesha. But if you go look up “Timber” on YouTube now, you’re greeted with a thumbnail of a lone Mr. Worldwide, with a video title crediting him alone. That wasn’t always the case.

Apparently, the YouTube thumbnail for “Timber” used to be a still of just Kesha storming through the doors of the saloon where you better move, you better dance. Fans noticed. And so Pitbull tweeted this morning: “@KeshaRose and I have an incredible song together. Nothing will change this. Team Pitbull is looking into this matter. Always nothing but love for Kesha, Dale!”

I highly doubt Pitbull woke up this morning and decided to de-Kesha the “Timber” video, especially because at the time of writing this, the only lyrics included in the video description are the chorus, which Kesha sings. Whatever is going on behind those saloon doors, don’t be fooled: We root for Kesha here. Revisit “Timber” below.

.@KeshaRose and I have an incredible song together. Nothing will change this. Team Pitbull is looking into this matter. Always nothing but love for Kesha, Dale! pic.twitter.com/uYHL8jyopF

— Pitbull (@pitbull) August 18, 2024

Pitbull has removed Kesha’s name and face from the title & thumbnail of their hit collab ‘Timber’ on YouTube. pic.twitter.com/6Q6G1TBly9

— Pop Flop (@ThePopFlop) August 17, 2024

Removing Kesha’s name from the Timber music video is nasty work.
Especially when she’s the main reason the song is popular & when she still hasn’t been paid the millions she’s owed in royalties..
Pitbull’s team needs to fix this. pic.twitter.com/nlifidiVFa

— Simon (@SimonIsHott) August 17, 2024

UPDATE: Kesha’s credit was restored on Monday 8/19.