Read her statements here...
Kim Petras shares label hardships and gives an update on her new album, ‘Detour’.
“I'm tired of having no control over my own life or career. I want to continue to self fund and self curate my own music.”
My album has been done for 6 months but my record label has refused to give me a release date or pay my collaborator’s for the work they’ve done
— kim petras (@kimpetras) January 20, 2026
Oh ya I also filmed and self funded a music video over 2 months ago for my next single that they also wouldn’t give me a release date for
— kim petras (@kimpetras) January 20, 2026
The "Alone" singer announced that she has asked to be "dropped by Republic Records".
I’m tired of having no control over my own life or career. I want to continue to self fund and self curate my own music. This is why I have formally requested to be dropped by @RepublicRecords
— kim petras (@kimpetras) January 20, 2026

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