Scooter Braun discussed his infamous feud with Taylor Swift in a new interview on the Second Thought podcast. For those unversed, Braun caused a media storm when he purchased Swift’s music catalog in 2019. Subsequently, the pop star slammed him in an alleged Tumblr post. Swift eventually bought back the masters of her first six albums for an undisclosed amount in 2025.
Scooter Braun said this about his feud with Taylor Swift
Scooter Braun reflected on his feud with Taylor Swift on the Second Thought podcast. Braun, who had long avoided speaking about Swift, finally addressed his alleged feud with the pop star. Notably, Suzy Weiss hosted the Second Thought podcast. Braun revealed, “I don’t know Taylor Swift. I think I’ve met her in my life three times. I have never had a substantial conversation with her in my life.”
Braun recalled that, prior to purchasing Swift’s music catalog, he was invited to a private party by her. The ex-music manager shared that the pop star told him that she had the “utmost respect” for him and that he told her the same. “You don’t spend $300 million buying a label that she’s on unless you’re excited about the opportunity to work with her,” he added.
Throughout the process of acquiring Big Machine Records, Braun insisted that the duo “never had any contact.” Hence, when she slammed him in her viral Tumblr post, he was “just as confused that this is part of my life as you are.” Braun told Weiss.
Braun insisted that fans have a big misconception that he managed Swift’s career and that they knew each other well. Hence, fans are shocked to learn that this was not the case at all and that he “legitimately” does not know her.
Reflecting on the conclusion of the feud a year later, the retired talent manager said, “I chose to learn and grow from it. I’m grateful for it at this point in my life.” However, Braun added that to this day, “I will never truly understand that situation.”
Continuing further, Braun shared that he learned a “tremendous” amount from the situation and “chose to grow” from it.
Originally reported by Anwaya Mane for Mandatory.
