Taylor Swift
Throughout her career, Taylor Swift has been involved in a number of controversies. These controversies have ranged from minor missteps to major public feuds. Here are seven of the most notable controversies that Taylor Swift has been involved in:
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Political activism (2018): In 2018, Taylor Swift made her political views known for the first time, endorsing Democratic candidates in the midterm elections. This led to some backlash from conservative fans, who accused her of being out of touch with mainstream America. However, Swift's decision to speak out politically was also praised by many fans and critics, who commended her for using her platform to advocate for important causes
Stage diving incident (2013): During a concert in Brisbane, Australia, Taylor Swift decided to stage dive into the crowd. However, she misjudged the distance and ended up hitting a fan in the face. The fan, who was not seriously injured, sued Swift for damages, but the case was eventually settled out of court.
Nicki Minaj "Why You Mad?" beef (2015): In 2015, Nicki Minaj criticized the Grammy Awards for not nominating her for the Best Music Video award, citing the fact that her video for "Anaconda" received more views than the videos of the nominated artists. Swift, who was nominated for the award, responded to Minaj's tweets, saying that she believed the nominees should be judged based on their artistry rather than their popularity. This led to a back-and-forth between the two artists, with some fans accusing Swift of being dismissive of Minaj's concerns.
Kim Kardashian release of phone call (2016): In an attempt to defend her husband, Kanye West, from criticism for his song "Famous," Kim Kardashian released a portion of a phone call between her and Taylor Swift. The call revealed that Swift had approved the song's lyrics, which some fans felt painted her in a negative light. This led to a new round of public backlash against Swift.
Scooter Braun controversy (2019): In 2019, Scooter Braun, the manager of Justin Bieber and other pop stars, purchased Taylor Swift's master recordings from her former record label, Big Machine Records. Swift took to social media to express her anger over the sale, accusing Braun of mistreating her. The controversy sparked a debate about artists' ownership of their music and the power of record labels
"Bad Blood" video feud (2015): In 2015, Swift released the music video for her song "Bad Blood," which many fans interpreted as being a diss track directed at Katy Perry. Perry responded by releasing her own song, "Swish Swish," which some interpreted as a response to Swift. The feud between the two pop stars was never fully resolved, but it has since died down.
Kanye West interruption at the VMAs (2009): In a shocking moment during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video to declare that Beyoncé deserved the award. This incident sparked a major feud between the two artists that lasted for years.