Keke Palmer Calls for MeToo Movement in Music

Keke Palmer is calling for a MeToo movement in the music industry after revealing that she has suffered from sexual harassment in the industry.

The 29-year-old actress and singer, who signed to Atlantic Records at age 12, recently released her new album ‘Big Boss’, which sheds light on some of the issues she has faced.

Speaking to PEOPLE about the album, she discussed the misogyny that permeates the industry, stating that “We all know what it’s like to be in a space where we’re dealing with tons of misogyny and then trying to get people to just see you and your value and then ultimately see that you go where you are valued and that you don’t need to actually force anything.”

Palmer continued, revealing that she has experienced sexual harassment and intimidation in a male-dominated industry, and emphasized the need for a MeToo movement in music.

She noted that while bad things happen in all industries, the entertainment industry seems to be particularly susceptible. She stated that “It hasn’t happened in music, and it should…With music, it’s like everybody is being paid, and everybody’s a crooked cop. So, it seems like nothing will ever really come to a head.”

Palmer hopes that by sharing her testimony, she can help others who have gone through similar experiences. She believes that it’s important to create a space that is more conducive to mental wellbeing and creative flow.

She concluded that “If they see it, great. If they don’t, you’ve got to move on and create a space that is more conducive for your mental wellbeing and creative flow. I just wanted to share that I’ve gone through it. I experienced my own hardships, and ‘Hey, this is how I dealt with it, and this is how I moved on.’ This is my testimony in so many ways.”