Taylor Swift’s brother has responded to Kanye’s latest dig at his sister by throwing out sneakers designed by the rapper.
It comes after Kanye West premiered his new album, The Life of Pablo, in New York City this week. One song contains the line: “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex/ I made that b**** famous” in his song “Famous.” Austin Swift responded to the apparent swipe at his sister by posting a video on Instagram throwing out the rapper designed sneakers.
Kanye West and Taylor Swift’s Feud Reignites at Fashion Show
The long-standing tension between Kanye West and Taylor Swift has flared up once again, following Kanye’s recent high-profile event. At the launch of his new clothing line at Madison Square Garden, Kanye also debuted his new album, which includes controversial lyrics about Taylor Swift.
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Provocative Lyrics
In one of his songs, Kanye raps, “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex. Why? I made that famous. I made that famous.” The lyrics, which refer to the infamous incident at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, where Kanye interrupted Taylor’s acceptance speech, have sparked outrage from Taylor and her supporters.
Taylor Swift’s Response
Taylor Swift expressed her dismay through her spokesperson, who stated that Kanye had called Taylor to ask her to promote his single on her Twitter account. Taylor declined and warned him about the misogynistic message in his song. Her spokesperson highlighted Taylor’s strong disapproval of the lyrics, describing them as offensive and inappropriate.
Support from Taylor’s Brother
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Taylor’s brother, Austin Swift, also reacted to the controversy. He posted a video on social media in which he throws a pair of Kanye’s expensive “Moon Rock” sneakers, valued at $950, into the trash. The video, set to the tune of “Colonel Bogey March,” was a clear statement of solidarity with his sister.
Kanye’s Defense
In response to the backlash, Kanye took to Twitter to defend himself. He tweeted, “As an artist, I will express how I feel with no censorship. I did not diss Taylor Swift, and I’ve never dissed her.” Kanye’s tweets suggest that he believes his lyrics were taken out of context and that he did not intend to insult Taylor.
The renewed feud between Kanye West and Taylor Swift has once again captured public attention, reigniting the debate over artistic expression and respect in the music industry.
