9 Biggest Controversies Involving Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift, a global pop sensation, dominates the music industry today. She has faced controversies but always came out on top with her strong dedication and attitude. 💪

Taylor’s VMA Speech

The Kanye-Taylor feud began in 2009 when Kanye interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Music Video, claiming Beyoncé deserved the award.

Songs About Her Exes

She wrote songs about her love life, like "Dear John" (about John Mayer), "Style" (Harry Styles) & "All Too Well" (Jake Gyllenhaal), causing controversy.

Feud With Katy Perry

Katy and Taylor were close friends until a fallout over backup dancers, rumored to inspire Swift's "Bad Blood" and Perry's "Swish Swish".

A 3-Year Fight With Spotify

She had conflicts with streaming platforms in the past, temporarily leaving Spotify in 2014 & influencing Apple Music to pay artists during free trials in 2015.

Kanye Drama Continues

Kanye's "Famous" sparked a feud when he included controversial lyrics about Taylor, causing Swift to take a year-long hiatus.

Taylor vs Kim Kardashian

Kim got involved, sharing video footage suggesting Swift's approval on the lyrics. Later, the footage was proved to be edited & Swift acknowledged it as a career ambush.

The Assault Lawsuit

In 2017, Taylor faced a tragic lawsuit against DJ David Mueller, who groped her during a photo. Swift won the case for assault & battery, winning a symbolic $1 in damages.

Her Impact On Climate

Taylor topped a 2022 study on celebrities' carbon footprints from private jet travel, with 8,293 tonnes of CO2 attributed to 170 flights.

In 2019, her former label owner sold her masters to Scooter Braun. Denied the chance to buy her masters, she vowed to re-record her albums, releasing four out of six to regain ownership.

Biggest Ownership Controversy

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