Kanye West Only Follows Taylor Swift on Instagram Ahead of the Grammys, Sparking Debate

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4 days ago

Ahead of the 67th Grammy Awards, Kanye West made headlines by unfollowing everyone on Instagram—except for Taylor Swift. The unexpected move quickly went viral, igniting discussions among fans about their complicated history. While some speculated that it was a publicity stunt, others wondered if it signaled a reconciliation between the two artists.

West and Swift’s tumultuous relationship dates back to the 2009 MTV VMAs, when Kanye infamously interrupted Taylor’s acceptance speech to declare that Beyoncé deserved the award. Over the years, their interactions have fluctuated between peace and renewed controversy. In 2015, they seemed to have made amends, but in 2016, Kanye reignited tensions with his song Famous, which included controversial lyrics about Swift. The fallout led Taylor to later describe the situation as "manipulative."

The 67th Grammy Awards took place on February 2 (local time), where Taylor Swift was nominated for Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department. Swift dominated headlines in 2023 with The Eras Tour, a 152-show spectacle across 51 cities. The tour not only became the highest-grossing of all time, with an estimated $2.2 billion in revenue, but also boosted local economies, contributing to tourism and hospitality growth worldwide.

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