Taylor Swift‘s latest performance at Wembley Stadium has set tongues wagging among fans, who are convinced she took a subtle jab at Kim Kardashian. The pop icon, known for her lyrical prowess, hinted at ongoing feuds during her second night on stage.
As Swift belted out the opening chords of “thanK you aIMee,” a track widely speculated to address her longstanding rivalry with Kardashian, she didn’t hold back. Addressing the London crowd, Swift declared, “Every time someone talks s***, it makes me work even harder.”
Swift’s words didn’t just hint at simmering tensions but underscored her resilience in the face of criticism. This was the first live performance of “thanK you aIMee” since its release on her new album, *The Tortured Poets Department*.
Fans, quick to connect the dots, immediately linked the song’s lyrics to Kardashian, noting subtle references throughout. The song’s title itself, with selectively capitalized letters spelling out “KIM,” left little doubt in their minds. Swift’s lyrics, referencing past incidents like Kardashian’s daughter dancing to “Shake It Off” and nods to her own music videos, added fuel to the speculation.
The feud between Swift and Kardashian dates back to the infamous MTV VMAs incident in 2009, when Kanye West interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech, igniting a public feud that continued with West’s song “Famous” and a leaked phone call. Despite moments of apparent reconciliation, the tensions have persisted, influencing Swift’s music and public persona.
In her recent interviews, Swift has been candid about the emotional toll of these controversies, reflecting on the impact they’ve had on her personal and professional life. “My career was taken away from me,” Swift revealed in a poignant interview, recounting the fallout from leaked recordings and public backlash.