Has Kanye West finally moved past his issues with Taylor Swift? Well that’s what he claimed on his Instagram story hours before the 67th Grammy Awards. Fans were surprised with his cryptic story that said he is now only following one person and that is Taylor Swift. This led to assumptions of whether Ye has truly left behind the fued and welcomed a friend.
“1 following,” Ye, 47, posted to his 20.6 million followers, sharing a screenshot of his Instagram page. The next post showed Swift, 35, as the lone person he follows. According to TMZ, Ye had unfollowed everyone, including his wife Bianca Censori and was only following Taylor Swift. Why is this a big deal? Let’s understand.
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Grammy Fued between Taylor and Kanye
The feud between Kanye West and Taylor Swift remains one of the most infamous and public conflicts in music history. It all began at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, a moment defining their relationship for years. As Taylor Swift accepted the award for Best Female Video for her hit ‘You Belong With Me,’ Kanye West stormed the stage, interrupting her speech to declare that Beyonce deserved the award. Guts! His actions shocked the audience and left Swift in tears. This infamous moment set the stage for a turbulent relationship.
The revenge-spirited Taylor subtly got back at Kanye West during the 2015 VMA while presenting him the award. She introduced Kanye saying, “So I guess I have to say this to all the other winners tonight, I’m really happy for you & Imma let you finish but Kanye West has got the greatest career of all times,” recreating the 2009 incident on the stage.
In the aftermath, Kanye apologised, but the incident became a focal point for both artists’ public personas. While Taylor initially accepted his apology, the feud reignited in 2016, when Kanye released the song ‘Famous.’ The lyrics included the controversial line, “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that bitch famous,” referencing the 2009 incident. Swift was outraged, claiming she had not been consulted about the lyrics.
Kanye, however, insisted that he had received Swift’s approval for the line, even releasing a phone conversation where Taylor seemed to give her blessing. Swift denied this, stating that the conversation was edited to make it appear as though she had agreed. This public dispute sparked widespread media coverage, and fans on both sides took to social media to voice their opinions.
Things seemed to calm down for a time, but the two artists’ relationship continued to be a subject of interest for the public. In 2020, Taylor Swift released the album Folklore, which hinted at a more mature perspective on the feud. Kanye, who had his own struggles during this period, also took to social media to comment on his past actions.
Ultimately, the feud between Kanye and Taylor serves as a reminder of the complexities of fame and the way public moments can shape an artist’s career. While tensions have simmered down, their infamous clash will likely remain a key chapter in both of their legacies.
