Kanye West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, has publicly commented on Taylor Swift, offering unexpected compliments for the pop superstar. The comments come after their long-documented decade-old feud, which made headlines back then.
Kim Kardashian comments on Taylor Swift
During a January 21 appearance on her sister Khloé Kardashian’s podcast, Khloé in Wonder Land, Kanye West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, revealed she listens to Taylor Swift’s music. Khloé got that revelation by asking, “Do you think people would be surprised that you listen to Taylor Swift?”
“I think I’ve said it,” Kim replied. When Khloé insisted, “I think people would be surprised,” Kim confirmed, “I’ve always thought she’s like a super talented, great artist.” She added that she has “some of her older songs in my playlist.”
This public acknowledgment is significant, given the pair’s contentious history, which happened publicly in 2016. The rift was centered on a lyric about Taylor Swift in a song by Kim Kardashian’s then-husband, Kanye West. Kim released edited footage of a phone call that appeared to show Swift approving the controversial lyric, which Swift vehemently denied. The incident fueled a massive online backlash against Swift.
While Kim stated in a 2019 interview that they had “all moved on,” Swift later described the period in a 2023 TIME interview, saying it “took me down psychologically to a place I’ve never been before.” Now, Kim’s podcast comments are her most direct and positive statement about Swift since the feud began.
Interestingly, Kim’s admiration for Swift’s music isn’t entirely new. In 2009, she declared to Entertainment Tonight, “I love Taylor Swift! I’m the biggest Taylor Swift fan,” specifically citing the song “Love Story.” Furthermore, Kim’s comments follow the 2024 release of Swift’s album The Tortured Poets Department, which features the song “thanK you aIMee.” Many fans have speculated that the track contains pointed lyrics referencing her past feud with the reality star.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu for Mandatory.
