Taylor Swift criticized Kim Kardashian for not apologizing over a 7-year-old leaked phone call with Kanye West, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Kim has not offered an apology to Taylor for the controversial “Famous” phone call incident that occurred in 2016, when Kim and Kanye released a snippet of the call to demonstrate Taylor’s alleged consent to the song’s provocative lyrics, which Taylor vehemently denied.
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At the time, Taylor publicly expressed her outrage at the song’s lyrics, and in response, Kim posted a version of the recorded call to support Kanye. However, the full unedited call revealed that Kanye hadn’t disclosed the use of the word “bitch” to Taylor.
It became apparent that Kanye had not revealed his use of the derogatory term to Taylor, despite Kim’s prior claims.
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Sources indicate that Kim has never offered Taylor an apology for the call, even after the recent Time article about the matter.
Interestingly, it is reported that Taylor would be open to an apology from Kim, provided that it is done publicly.
According to sources, a public apology is seen as necessary to address the public fallout from the situation.
It is reported that Taylor still holds Kim and Kanye accountable for their actions and was surprised by Kim’s support of Kanye even after the unedited call was made public.
Kim defended her position, stating that the fact Taylor was aware of the song’s content justified her and Kanye’s actions. However, Taylor’s stance has consistently revolved around the use of the word “bitch.”
In a GQ interview, Kim downplayed the issue, emphasizing that the term was commonly used in rap music. Taylor, in her TIME interview, highlighted her concerns regarding the matter.
Despite the ongoing feud, Taylor is open to reconciliation with Kim, although the two currently have no relationship.
Furthermore, this incident reopens the old feud stemming from Kanye’s notorious interruption of Taylor’s 2009 VMAs acceptance speech, which was reignited with the phone call saga in 2016 and is now resurfacing in 2023.
Based on Taylor’s current stance, it is evident that she believes an apology is warranted, but she appears to be reluctant to expect one anytime soon.
FAQ
1. What is the controversy surrounding Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift?
The controversy revolves around a leaked phone call between Taylor Swift and Kanye West, in which Kim Kardashian was involved, regarding Kanye’s song “Famous” and its provocative lyrics targeting Taylor Swift.
2. Has Kim Kardashian apologized to Taylor Swift?
No, Kim Kardashian has not offered an apology to Taylor Swift despite the ongoing public scrutiny of the situation.
3. Is Taylor Swift open to reconciliation with Kim Kardashian?
Yes, Taylor Swift is reportedly willing to reconcile with Kim Kardashian, provided that the apology is made publicly.
Conclusion
The ongoing rift between Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift stemming from the leaked phone call with Kanye West continues, with Kim’s silence on the matter prolonging the controversy. Despite Taylor’s willingness to reconcile, the absence of an apology from Kim has kept the feud unresolved. The public attention on this incident underscores the significance of addressing public disputes transparently.