Who wouldn’t want to hug Kesha? This acclaimed pop sensation has charmed the world not only with her catchy tunes but also with an enduring spirit that screams resilience & positivity. Yet, if you are her aficionado and have been near the pulse of pop culture, you’d know there was an odd mishap involving Kesha & comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld.
Indeed, it was a star-studded charity event, & amidst the allure, Kesha—a self-professed fan who might’ve found solace in the quirkiness of Seinfeld’s eponymous sitcom—reached out for a hug. Sadly, there stood the Seinfeld star, steadfast in his ‘no hugging’ policy, denying Kesha not once but three times.
But did you know how it all came full circle in a twist of fate involving none other than the flamboyant Cardi B, who actually took revenge for our TikTok hitmaker?
Kesha Revealed Inner Turmoil Over Jerry Seinfeld Hug Rejection Incident
During a charity event hosted by David Lynch, Kesha approached Jerry Seinfeld for a hug, only to be turned down in front of cameras. In the widely circulated video (via X), fans can see the singer approaching Seinfeld from behind and asking for an embrace. With her arms extended, she stated in the video.
I’m Kesha and I love you so much.
Seinfeld answered, “Oh, thanks”. However, Kesha kept asking for an embrace, to which Seinfeld would always reply, “No, thanks”. After the third time, she appeared hurt and walked off into the distance. Seinfeld told a reporter that he had no idea who she was.
At an appearance on The Best Show with Tom Scharpling in 2023, Kesha reminisced about meeting the comedian at a charitable function and how he turned her hug request down:
It’s really sad.
Kesha, a big fan of Seinfeld’s show, felt devastated by the rejection as Seinfeld explained that he didn’t know who she was and preferred not to hug strangers. She recalled:
He was like, could you do an event that’s, like, a charity event? I’m in the middle of tour. I’m exhausted. But I was like, I love David Lynch, and I heard that Jerry Seinfeld’s going to be there.
Later, Seinfeld explained to Extra TV why he had not given Kesha a hug:
I don’t know everyone. I don’t hug a total stranger. I have to meet someone, say hello. I gotta start somewhere.
The viral video of the encounter garnered sympathy for Kesha and scrutiny for Seinfeld.
How Fans Responded to Cardi B’s Hug Challenge to Jerry Seinfeld
If you haven’t already seen it, Cardi B made quite the splash during her appearance on Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis back in 2018. The moment that had everyone talking? When she hilariously turned the tables on none other than Jerry Seinfeld, much to the delight of fans.
During the interview, Cardi B received a gift for her daughter from Galifianakis and was told that she was “special”. But the real moment that stole the show was when the mother of two decided to exact some playful revenge on Seinfeld for his refusal to hug Kesha.
As expected, she left without hugging Seinfeld, which prompted the comedian to jokingly reference his previous encounter with Kesha, where he famously denied her a hug three times:
That was the opposite of what happened with Kesha.
Despite the scripted nature of the show, Cardi B’s prank on Seinfeld quickly went viral and garnered a lot of attention on social media. Fans took to Instagram to share their thoughts on the situation, with many expressing their support for Cardi B & her playful antics.
That Kesha one was heartbreaking. -@pinktanish
I never liked Seinfeld. Never found him funny. -@bongotheclown1
Good, that’s what he gets. I felt embarrassed for her and it wasn’t even me. -ms_insuperable
I love cardi for that. -@ibanez__tanirau
The silence is deafening. -@andreariverogutierrezz
While Seinfeld initially faced backlash for refusing to hug Kesha, Cardi B’s mischievous retaliation added a comedic twist to the situation. So, if you haven’t already seen the unforgettable moment when Cardi B got the last laugh at Jerry Seinfeld, be sure to check it out. After all, who doesn’t love a good celebrity prank every now and then?
