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Lizzo Claps Back at Swifties Over Kanye Tweet
23 May
Summary
- Lizzo denied spreading rumors about Taylor Swift.
- Swifties resurfaced a 2016 tweet from Lizzo praising Kanye West.
- Lizzo called the Swifties' accusations a 'stretch'.
Lizzo has issued a strong denial regarding any supposed feud with fellow artist Taylor Swift. The 'Truth Hurts' singer addressed a viral social media claim that she had been speaking negatively about Swift, impacting Swift's music chart performance. Lizzo stated on Saturday that she has never spoken ill of Swift or any other musician.
The controversy escalated when users resurfaced a 2016 tweet from Lizzo that praised Kanye West. At the time, West had released his controversial song 'Famous,' which contained lyrics criticized by Swift. Lizzo's tweet, which thanked West for 'humanizing fame,' was interpreted by some fans as her taking West's side.
Lizzo dismissed these interpretations, responding to a fan on social media by calling the accusation a significant 'stretch.' She reiterated her stance that mentioning an artist by name does not equate to negative commentary and urged critics to mature their perspectives.
