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Kim Kardashian Fueled Taylor Swift's 'Reputation' Era
6 Sep
Summary
- Katy Perry feud began over backup dancers' contract dispute.
- Kim Kardashian leaked edited call clips, fueling snake emojis.
- Trump criticized Swift's political endorsements, removed her songs.
Taylor Swift has been involved in several high-profile disputes with notable figures in the entertainment and political spheres. Her feud with Katy Perry, which began in 2013 over backup dancers switching tours, saw escalating exchanges through music releases like Swift's "Bad Blood" and Perry's "Swish Swish." The conflict eventually softened, with Perry sending Swift an olive branch and even making an appearance in Swift's 2019 music video.
The contentious relationship with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian peaked in 2016. Following West's song "Famous," which included the controversial lyric "I made that b-tch famous," edited clips of a phone call were released by Kardashian, leading to "Reputation" era backlash for Swift, symbolized by snake emojis. The full audio leak in 2020 supported Swift's claim that the lyric was misrepresented.
Further conflicts include a public spat with Calvin Harris in 2016 after Swift was revealed to have co-written his song "This Is What You Came For" under a pseudonym. Swift also faced political opposition from Donald Trump, particularly around the 2020 election, with his campaign's use of her music on TikTok later being removed.
Despite these public feuds, some relationships have seen reconciliation. Kim Kardashian has since spoken positively about Swift's artistry, and Katy Perry has appeared friendly with Swift, even attending her Eras Tour.
