Katy Perry Drops Cryptic Message Amid Reports Of Ruby Rose Sexual Assault Allegations

Amid sexual assault allegations from Ruby Rose, Katy Perry posted a pointed Instagram message, sharing lyrics from By the Grace of God with the understated caption I love you.

So this escalated fast: Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexual assault, Perry’s team is calling it a lie, and Perry then posted a lyric about surviving hard times. Here’s what happened and when.

What Rose says happened

Rose, 40, went on Threads on Saturday, April 11, alleging that Perry, 41, assaulted her years ago at Spice Market nightclub in Melbourne. Rose says she was leaning on a close friend’s lap to avoid Perry when Perry allegedly pulled her underwear to the side and forced intimate contact with Rose’s face. Rose says she immediately threw up on Perry.

She emphasized this was not a kiss situation and claims the incident happened in public, that there were witnesses, and that she has photos. According to Rose, she later re-framed the story in public as a silly drunk-night anecdote because she didn’t know how else to process it. She also says she kept quiet after Perry agreed to help with Rose’s U.S. visa.

Rose added that she is not looking to file a report specifically about the nightclub incident, noting she has not filed reports for what she describes as multiple rapes by adult men. She also alleged there was more behavior over the years leading up to what she calls Perry’s "silly song," claiming there was psychological manipulation involved.

Taking it to the police

On Sunday, April 12, Rose said she would go to a police station to ask whether any of her experiences could still be investigated, acknowledging the statute of limitations might be an issue. Later, she posted that she had done it and mentioned she had given police the names of people she says are much more powerful than she is, which she found intimidating. She also asked followers for "protective spells," and stressed that she is not suicidal, does not use drugs, and has no health conditions.

Perry’s team fires back

Perry’s spokesperson responded on Monday, April 13, with a flat denial, calling Rose’s posts both false and dangerous:

"The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies. Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named."

Perry’s quiet Instagram post

The next day, Tuesday, April 14, Perry posted an excerpt from her song "By the Grace of God" on Instagram with a simple caption: "I love you." The lyrics she highlighted are about clawing your way through personal pain and choosing to stay. If you’re doing the math, yes, the timing is not subtle.

"By the grace of God (There was no other way) / I picked myself back up (I knew I had to stay) / I put one foot in front of the other and I / Looked in the mirror and decided to stay"

Timeline, quick hits

• Sat, Apr 11: Rose posts on Threads, alleging Perry assaulted her at Melbourne’s Spice Market years ago; says it happened in public, claims witnesses and photos.
• Sun, Apr 12: Rose says she is going to the police; later adds she followed through, named powerful figures, and asks for "protective spells." Says she is not suicidal and does not use drugs.
• Mon, Apr 13: Perry’s rep issues a statement, calling the allegations categorically false and "dangerous reckless lies," noting Rose’s prior public accusations against others that were denied.
• Tue, Apr 14: Perry posts a "By the Grace of God" lyric excerpt, captioned "I love you."

The bottom line

Rose is publicly accusing, Perry is publicly denying, and now at least some of this is with the police. That’s where the facts will have to get sorted.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).