Lady Gaga back Kesha after her emotional speech

Lady Gaga backed Kesha after she thanked her fans at an award show for their support amid her ongoing battle with Dr Luke.

The 'Tik Tok' hit-maker was in tears as she picked up the Visibility Award from the Human Rights Campaign at an event in Nashville, reports the Mirror.

The 29-year-old popstar took to Twitter to extend her support to Kesha, "We can't be afraid to fight for our dignity. These are our basic human rights," - @ KeshaRose."

Kesha previously thanked Gaga for her support after she performed her song 'Til It Happens to You' about survivors of sexual assault at the Academy Awards.