When it comes to eccentric celebrity habits, there are few who can compete with the pop singer Kesha. The TiKToK hitmaker has confused social media by sharing fresh details about one of her most infamous hobbies. This includes collecting real human teeth.
She recently had a guest stint on the popular Las Culturistas podcast with hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. The 39-year-old singer reflected on her massive tooth collection and encouraged fans to keep sending their spare pearly whites her way. But why did she start this unusual collection, and what has she actually done with over 1,000 human teeth?
'Obsessed With Her Fans'
According to Kesha, the bizarre hobby began over a decade ago when she was trying to find a unique way to connect with her devoted fanbase. She has affectionately dubbed her fans as her 'Animals' for years.
'The teeth started when I became obsessed with my fans,' Kesha explained during the podcast. 'Then someone was like, 'My child lost their teeth,' and I was like, 'Can I have them?'
Turning Teeth into Wearable Art
What started as a single request soon became viral. Dedicated fans began mailing their discarded baby teeth and extracted wisdom teeth to the singer. Rather than simply hoarding them in a dusty drawer, Kesha decided to put her creative talents to use and transform the teeth into wearable art. Over the years, she has crafted several distinct pieces of jewellery and accessories from these unique fan donations. These include a necklace, earrings, a belt, and even a full crown. At one point, she wore a headdress made of real teeth to a public event.
Today, the singer is still actively adding to her stash, though she has found a slightly different use for them. Instead of wearing them on stage, she now uses them as quirky interior decor. 'I just started putting them all over my home, in little jars,' she revealed.
A Mixture of Feelings
The public reaction has been a mix of amusement and mild horror. On social media platforms like Reddit, users joked that Kesha had officially become the real-life tooth fairy. While some praised her for finding an ethical way to source art materials, others found it deeply unsettling, with one user admitting that a crown made of teeth made her look like a serial killer.
When asked why she continues to gather them, Kesha offered a humorous and light-hearted explanation. She admitted she loves keeping them around because 'it kind of freaks out straight men.' Joking that it was 'not a drill' and 'not a joke,' the pop star asked: 'Do you flush them down the toilet? Where are they going? Give them to me.'
Keeping Biological Collectibles
Kesha's habit of collecting biological keepsakes extends beyond her human followers. On the Call Her Daddy podcast, she revealed she also collects her cats' wisdom teeth after they were extracted. In the same interview, she confessed to carrying a piece of her mother's placenta with her, which she had made into a necklace.
For most people, a jar of human teeth might sound like something out of a horror film. This does not apply to Kesha. For her. it is a touching reminder of the deep, physical bond she shares with the people who support her music. In a modern world where celebrity fan interactions are digital, Kesha's physical monument to her fans is one of a kind.
