The singer is digging up her rivalry with the model…
For years, Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian have been at odds, clashing through the media. Today, their rivalry seems far from settled, as the American singer has released a new track in which she seems to directly address the reality TV star. This new jab rekindles the hostilities between the two women and promises fresh twists in this saga that captivates fans.
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What’s the Origin of the Feud?
The conflicts between Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian are not new, with roots stretching back to the Kanye West era, according to Vanity Fair. These tensions marked the world of pop culture in the 2010s. During the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift was set to receive the award for Best Female Video for her song “You Belong With Me.” However, when Kanye West handed her the trophy, he interrupted her speech, saying, “I’mma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time.” This outburst sparked anger among Taylor Swift’s fans. A few months later, Kanye West apologized, and in 2015, Taylor Swift even posed alongside Kim Kardashian at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she presented an award to Kanye West. Everything seemed resolved, but in April 2016, Kanye West released the video for his new song “Famous,” which showed wax statues of celebrities, including Taylor Swift, in bed with the rapper. The video also contained controversial lyrics where Kanye West claimed he “made that bitch famous.”
Taylor Swift expressed her displeasure with the video, but Kim Kardashian attempted to defend Kanye West, who was still her husband at the time. In an interview with “GQ,” she claimed that Taylor Swift was aware of the project and had approved it. However, Taylor Swift’s team denied these claims. In response, Kim Kardashian posted videos on her social media suggesting that Taylor Swift had given her consent. She also posted several messages disparaging the singer on X (formerly Twitter). Faced with this wave of hate, Taylor Swift withdrew from the music scene. She returned in 2017 with her album “Reputation,” where she presented herself as a vengeful figure, embracing the role of the “bad guy.“
Taylor Swift Takes Her Revenge and Targets Kim Kardashian
Indeed, on April 19, 2024, Taylor Swift released her eleventh album titled “The Tortured Poets Department.” This double album comes, according to Elle magazine, less than 18 months after “Midnights” and the re-releases of “1989” and “Speak Now.” As expected, this new album delighted fans worldwide. In just twelve hours, “The Tortured Poets Department” became the most listened-to album of the year. In this album, the singer discusses her breakups and past relationships, but one song, in particular, has caught the attention of fans, “thanK you aIMee.” The hidden capitals in the title spell out “Kim.” After listening to the song, Taylor Swift’s fans quickly linked it to Kim Kardashian. Here’s an excerpt from the lyrics: “You haven’t changed much. So I changed your name and all identifying clues. One day, your child comes home singing a song that only we know is about you.” This likely references a TikTok by North West, Kim Kardashian’s eldest daughter, who posted a video where she danced to Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off.”
Since the album’s release, Kim Kardashian, the ex-wife of Kanye West, has reportedly lost over 100,000 followers, and comments on her posts have been swamped by Taylor Swift’s fans.
Kim Kardashian Strikes Back with a Photo
In response to this new provocation, Kim Kardashian posted a photo of herself with Taylor Swift’s former best friend as an act of revenge, following the release of the song “Thank You aIMee.” On April 23, during a birthday party, Kim Kardashian posted on Instagram a series of photos taken in 2022, including one showing her alongside her sister Khloe Kardashian, Sara Moonves, the editor-in-chief of W Magazine, and Karlie Kloss, who was long considered Taylor Swift’s best friend.
