In recent news, Kanye West has once again found himself at the center of controversy as he name-dropped Taylor Swift in his latest song, 'Carnival.' The track can be found on his new album, 'Vultures 1.' While the meaning behind his lyric stating he 'made six Taylor Swift' remains unclear, fans, particularly Swifties, have expressed their dismay and frustration, deeming the rapper 'obsessed' with the singer.
Taking to social media platforms, Swifties voiced their disappointment, with one fan stating, 'Taylor Swift was his target twice and has successfully moved on from both events and thrived. Meanwhile, Kanye feels the need to name-drop her every time he needs clout and attention.' Another disgruntled Swiftie questioned West's relevancy, remarking, 'If you’re the one using her name in songs TWICE because you’re desperate for attention, I don’t think you’re as relevant as you think you are.'
This recent incident is not the first time Kanye West has targeted Taylor Swift. In 2016, he released the controversial song 'Famous' which included the provocative line, 'I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that b***h famous.' Swift expressed her dismay about the lyrics, but West and his then-wife, Kim Kardashian, claimed she approved them. They even took to Snapchat, releasing an edited video to support their claim. However, it was later proven that Swift was not aware of the specific lyrics.
Since the fallout from the 2016 incident, West and Kardashian have not apologized to Swift. The Grammy-winning artist has spoken openly about the feud, discussing the trust issues and emotional toll it took on her. In a recent Time profile, she shared, 'You have a fully manufactured frame job, in an illegally recorded phone call, which Kim Kardashian edited and then put out to say to everyone that I was a liar.'
This ongoing tension between West and Swift traces back to 2009 when West hijacked the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards, interrupting Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Music Video. He believed the award belonged to Beyoncé instead. The public fallout led to years of strained relations between the two artists.
Interestingly, in 2020, West seemed to show support for Swift after the master recordings of her first six albums were sold to Scooter Braun, someone she considers a nemesis in the music industry. West tweeted, 'I'M GOING TO PERSONALLY SEE TO IT THAT TAYLOR SWIFT GETS HER MASTERS BACK. SCOOTER IS A CLOSE FAMILY FRIEND.' Swift has since taken matters into her own hands and announced her plans to re-record her early albums to regain control over her music.
As the saga between Kanye West and Taylor Swift continues, it appears that tensions run high. While the specifics behind his recent name-drop remain unclear, it is evident that the topic of Swift continues to be a point of contention between the two artists. Only time will tell how this latest incident will impact their ongoing feud and the trajectory of both their careers.
