Highlights
- Taylor Swift's "patriarchy" comments sparked a storm online, drawing mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
- Executive Ryan Fournier called out Swift, which gained massive traction on social media with nearly 3 million views.
- President Joe Biden intervened to protect Swift's privacy regarding her private jet, earning support from Swifties in the process.
Once again, Taylor Swift was all over the headlines following her tour taking over Wembley. The likes of Paul McCartney and Travis Kelce were also trending for their involvement. Certainly a night to remember.
On the flip side, there was also some negative chatter about the concert. Swift made a comment about the "patriarchy," and it seemed as though certain X users didn't appreciate Taylor's message, especially given her following of younger female fans.
We are going to reveal what was said, and the impact of the backlash on X. In addition, we'll reveal another controversy involving Taylor Swift on X, and how President Joe Biden stepped in to help Swift out.
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Taylor Swift's Patriarchy Comments Caused A Storm On X
It was yet another sold-out crowd for Taylor Swift, performing at Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening. The crowd was fully energized. However, there was some controversy to come out of it. During her 2012 track All To Well, Swift's lyrics drew a mixed reaction, specifically from fans online.
What did Taylor Swift say?
- She sang: "'You taught me 'bout your past, thinkin' your future was me/And you were tossing me the car keys, "f*** the patriarchy" keychain on the ground.'"
The moment drew instant reaction, as Executive Ryan Fournier, who has over 1 million followers on X, went after Swift for the moment.
The tweets impact:
- 2.9 Million views
- 19K likes
- 4.1L re-tweets
- A near 4k comments
Comments did not favor Taylor Swift either. Several X users took exception to Swift's message, which might be sending mixed signals to future generations.
"All that success and still so profoundly insecure. No one has grifted harder off the "victimhood" script than Taylor Swift. No one. She has never once experienced any actual adversity or opposition at any point in her career," the user wrote on X.
"I've seen it from start to finish and been amazed how the whole time she has larped as someone who was being held back or held to a double standard. Absolutely absurd. The patriarchy has made everything possible for her. All of her dreams. All the stadiums and technology and civilization required for her to be who she is today," one user wrote.
Given Swift's massive fanbase, she did get support from her Swifties.
- "I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but hating patriarchy does not mean hating men," a fan wrties on X.
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Despite the moment, Swift has kept her thoughts on politics very quiet. Though it does seem like the current President is doing his best to get on her good side.
Taylor Swift Avoids Talking Politics, But It Seems Like President Joe Biden Is Doing His Best To Please Her
Yet another negative talking point regarding Taylor Swift was the use of her private jet, and its waste. Swift's flights are still being tracked, but this is set to change as Joe Biden is planning to pass a law that ensures Taylor's privacy while on tour.
CloseYahoo revealed how congress made it impossible to track Swift's private jet.
"An amendment in the Federal Aviation Administration re-authorization bill that was passed last week will allow private aircraft owners to anonymize their registration information. President Joe Biden signed the FAA bill into law on May 16th, after it passed in the Senate 88-4 and the House 387 to 26."
In addition, Biden is getting on the good side of Swifties, attempting to eliminate extra fees from Ticketmaster. Swift still hasn't voiced her support for either of the Presidential candidates, despite being urged by others to do so.
As the election looms closer, it'll be interesting to see if Swift gives any type of hint. If she does, you can expect some type of backlash, surely.
Taylor Swift
Birthname Taylor Alison Swift Birthdate December 13, 1989 Queens, New York City Reading, Pennsylvania, USA Height 5' 11" Twitter @taylorswift13 Instagram @taylorswift Eye Color Blue Siblings Austin Swift Parents Andrea and Scott Kingsley Swift Net worth $1,100,000,000 Source of Wealth Music, merchandising, streaming services, tours, endorsements, tv/film, songwriter, producing, and directing. Nationality AmericanBio
Taylor Swift is a 12 time Grammy winner whose background is rooted in Pennsylvania, where she was born on December 13, 1989. Her family includes her father, Scott Swift, who worked as a stockbroker; her mother, Andrea Swift, who was a homemaker and fund marketing executive; and her younger brother, Austin, who is an actor. During her formative years, Taylor spent time on a Christmas tree farm with her parents.
Early Years/Education
Taylor Swift's interest in music started at a young age, and she quickly progressed to performing in front of large crowds. At just 11 years old, she sang the US national anthem in front of thousands at a Philadelphia 76ers basketball game, and by the age of 12, she had already started to write her own songs and play guitar. Her talents as a musician were evident from an early age.
Shania Twain and the Dixie Chicks were significant contributors to Taylor Swift's development as a musician, as her sound was heavily influenced by country music performers like them. She drew motivation from her own experiences of being bullied and feeling like an outsider when she was in her preteen and teen years. When Swift was 13 years old, her family uprooted and moved from Pennsylvania to Tennessee so that she could pursue a career in country music.
Career
2000’s
The rise of Taylor Swift in the music industry is one of the most remarkable stories of recent times.
It all began when Scott Borchetta, a prominent music executive, discovered Swift's talent while she was performing at the Bluebird Cafe. Impressed by her skills, Borchetta wasted no time and signed her to his newly launched Big Machine Records in 2005. From there on, there was no looking back for Swift, as she went on to conquer hearts and charts with her soulful melodies and captivating performances.
Taylor worked on her first album with Nathan Chapman as producer, who had previously worked on Taylor's demos. The album featured 11 songs, all of which Swift had original songwriting credits for (including three solo-written tracks). The debut album was released in October 2006 and received positive reviews. Swift tirelessly promoted the album by performing on various radio and television shows and utilizing her MySpace presence to attract a growing fan base.
Taylor Swift's debut track "Tim McGraw" did well, but "Teardrops on My Guitar" and "Our Song" were even more successful, reaching the Top Ten on both country and pop charts. This led to a string of five consecutive hit singles for Swift. Despite being nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys (which she didn't win), Swift was more focused on her second album, Fearless.
In 2008, when “Fearless” was first released, it showcased Taylor Swift's polished pop sound while still staying true to her country music roots. The album was a massive success, selling over 500,000 copies in its first week and debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
In fact, no other album released during that decade peaked at the top of the chart as long as “Fearless” did. Both “You Belong with Me” and “Love Story” were successful in the digital market, with the latter garnering over four million paid downloads.
It was after this that Taylor was seen in the movie Valentine’s Day, and then lent her voice to a role in the movie The Lorax. Both of these were smaller parts, as T. Swift had much bigger things going on with the release of her album “Speak Now” in 2010.
Taylor Swift's album “Speak Now” became an instant hit, with hit singles like "Mine" and "Mean" contributing greatly to its success. The album's popularity continued to grow, not just on country charts but also on pop radio. It even won two Grammy Awards, showcasing its widespread appeal.
"Red" was dropped in 2012 and was a massive success in the United States. It sold 1.2 million copies in its first week alone, making it the highest one-week sales total in a decade. The lead single from the album, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," also earned Swift her first number-one hit on the Billboard pop singles chart.
There was quite literally nothing stopping her from that moment on. She would go on to top the charts consistently with each and every album she released afterwards.
1989 (2014)
Reputation (2017)
Lover (2019)
Evermore (2020)
Folklore (2020)
Midnights (2022)
Midnights holds the records for most simultaneous top 10 hits and most top 10 hits off the same album. It also is the second top selling (within the first week of sales) album of all time, selling 1.6 million opening week.
Business Ventures
Taylor Swift has had endorsements with major brands such as Coca-Cola, CoverGirl, Keds, AT&T, Target, and Sony Electronics throughout her career.
Personal Life
Taylor Swift has had a long list of high-profile relationships, including ones with Joe Jonas, Lucas Till, Taylor Lautner, John Mayer, Jake Gyllenhaal, Connor Kennedy, Harry Styles, Calvin Harris, Tom Hiddleston, and Joe Alwyn. She most recently dated Matty Healy from May to June 2023.
Net Worth
Taylor Swift has a net worth of $740 Million
The majority of wealth has come from her music and tours. Her Reputation tour brought in $266 million, 1989 brought in $250 million, and most recently her Era’s tour brought in a staggering $620 million according to Forbes.
Activism
Taylor Swift has been involved with LGBTQ+ equality, and donates to many charities worldwide.
Controversies
Taylor has had the typical celebrity feud with stars like Katy Perry and Calvin harris, but the prominent controversies involving her are:
-During the VMA’s when both Beyoncé and Taylor were nominated, Kanye West went on stage and interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech claiming she didn’t deserve to win.
-In 2017, Swift took a Colorado DJ to trial for groping her during a meet-and-greet in 2013.
-Currently, Swift's fans are suing Ticketmaster over allegations of fraud and antitrust violations during her Eras Tour ticket presale in the fall.
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