Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian Reignite Years-Long Feud
"That Bitch": A Timeline of the Ongoing Dispute
The 2009 VMAs: The Root of the Rift
The feud between Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian dates back to the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards when Kanye West interrupted Swift's acceptance speech for Best Female Video, claiming that Beyoncé should have won instead. Swift and West had a subsequent phone call that both sides claimed went differently, leading to the "That Bitch" line in West's 2016 song "Famous."
Kim Kardashian's Leaked Phone Call
In July 2016, Kardashian released a Snapchat video of a phone call between West and Swift discussing the "Famous" lyrics. Kardashian claimed the video proved Swift had approved the line, but Swift denied this, saying she was only aware of West writing a song about her and believed the "That Bitch" part had been excluded.
"Look What You Made Me Do" and "Reputation"
Swift's 2017 album "Reputation" was widely seen as a response to her ongoing feuds, with several songs targeting West and Kardashian. The lead track, "Look What You Made Me Do," included a snake emoji, which fans interpreted as a symbol of Kardashian.
A Brief Truce and a Resurgence
In 2018, Swift and Kardashian appeared to have settled their differences and even posed for a photo together. However, the feud reignited in 2020 when West included another reference to Swift in his presidential campaign song "Ego." Swift publicly condemned the song, leading Kardashian to once again defend her husband.
"Snow on the Beach" and the Latest Flare-Up
In October 2022, Swift's collaboration with Lana Del Rey, "Snow on the Beach," was released, featuring lyrics that alluded to the "That Bitch" line. This prompted Kardashian to post a cryptic tweet, which fans interpreted as a response to Swift. The feud remains ongoing, with no resolution in sight.
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