From MTV drama to Time’s spotlight, lets delve into the saga of Taylor Swift and Kanye West’s enduring clash
The clash between Taylor Swift and Kanye West, which kicked off at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, has become a lasting spectacle in pop culture history.
What started as a stage interruption evolved into a decade-long saga filled with apologies, performances, and even a leaked phone call.
This feud, symbolic of the changing dynamics in the entertainment industry, played out on the global stage, captivating audiences everywhere.
Swift’s journey, from innocence to reclaiming her narrative as seen in albums like “Reputation,” mirrored the shifting power dynamics in celebrity relationships.
When Time named Swift the Person of the Year in 2023, it underscored the lasting impact of the feud.
This brief timeline unwraps the complex chapters of their turbulent relationship, offering a glimpse into the seismic moments that defined an era of celebrity feuds.
2009: Kanye West interrupts Taylor Swift at the VMAs, sparking their ongoing feud. Swift accepts West’s apology.
2010: Swift performs “Innocent” at the VMAs, addressing the incident and emphasizing forgiveness.
🔙 Just 10 years ago today, Taylor Swift performed ‘Innocent’ for the first time at the 2010 VMAs in response to Kanye West’s interruption of her acceptance speech at the 2009 VMA.
Taylor Swift performed the song as a means of putting the controversy behind them 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/69kBhUYx1v
— Taylor Swift World 🩵 (@TSWorId) September 12, 2020
2013: West hints at retracting his apology in a New York Times interview, causing renewed tension.
2015: Swift and West seemingly reconcile, with Swift presenting an award to West at the VMAs.
2016: West releases “Famous” with a controversial Taylor Swift lyric, leading to Grammy speech drama.
June 2016: Kim Kardashian claims Swift approved the lyric, prompting a strong denial from Swift.
July 2016: Kardashian releases a video of the alleged approval, igniting a social media storm.
2017: Swift’s album “Reputation” hints at the feud’s impact, embracing the snake imagery.
November 2017: Swift releases “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things,” targeting West and the leaked call.
2019: Swift reflects on the feud, citing a chain reaction of events and a sickening dynamic.
March 2020: The full, unedited video of the phone call between Swift and West is leaked, altering perceptions.
2023: Swift named Time’s Person of the Year, emphasizing the enduring impact of the feud on both artists.
