Taylor Swift released a scathing song about Kim Kardashian on her album, triggering her fans, known as Swifties, to troll Kardashian on social media platforms. The song, titled “thanK you aIMee,” contains lyrics that are believed to refer to Kardashian, with fans also noting that the capitalized letters in the title spell out Kardashian’s first name. Upon the song’s release, Swifties took to social media to mock Kardashian in the comments section of her Instagram post, referencing the song’s title and quoting lyrics.
The trolling continued on various social media platforms, with memes and posts mocking Kardashian for her reaction to Swift’s song. Many netizens took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the feud, with some referencing Kim’s past appearances on “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” where she has shown vulnerability and emotion. Even prominent figures like Dave Portnoy, a self-proclaimed Swifite, joined in on the drama, expressing his support for Swift and ridiculing Kardashian in his posts.
The feud between Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian dates back to 2016 when Kanye West included lyrics about Swift in his song “Famous.” Swift publicly condemned the lyrics, leading to Kim releasing a recorded phone call where it seemed Swift had given permission for West to reference her in his song. Swift later denied granting permission and claimed the conversation was illegally recorded. The feud between Swift and Kim has been ongoing, with Swift addressing it in her music and in interviews over the years.
Taylor Swift has openly spoken about the impact of her feud with Kim Kardashian on her mental health and career. In her Time magazine cover story last year, Swift admitted that the feud took her to a place she had never been before, affecting her psychologically and leading her to isolate herself from others. The feud with Kim Kardashian was just one of many public controversies that Swift has faced throughout her career, including the infamous incident at the 2009 VMAs when Kanye West interrupted her acceptance speech.
In addition to targeting Kim Kardashian in her songs, Taylor Swift also addressed relationships in her album, including her past with ex-boyfriends Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy, and her current boyfriend Travis Kelce. Swift expressed through her music her feelings about these relationships and the impact they have had on her life. Despite the drama and public feuds, Swift has managed to maintain a successful music career and a loyal fan base, with the support of her dedicated fans, the Swifties, who continue to defend and uplift her through the controversies.
