Kim Kardashian loses 120K followers! Blame it on Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department was anticipated to address her past flames, but it was Kim Kardashian who found herself at the center of the storm. The TV reality star has reportedly lost over 120K social media followers following the release of thanK you aIMee song from the album. The song title is believed to contain a hidden criticism of Kardashian, spelling out "Kim" in capital letters.
Why does this story matter?
The feud between Swift and Kardashian dates back to 2009 when Kanye (Ye) West infamously interrupted Swift's MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech. Their tension escalated in 2016 with West's song lyric suggesting, "Me and Taylor still might have sex...I made that b**** famous." Swift vehemently denied approving the lyric, but Kardashian intervened, releasing snippets of a phone call that supposedly proved otherwise. Swift, however, maintained that the call was edited, leading to online harassment targeting her with "snake" imagery.
Unpacking the song: Swift's dig at Kardashian
Swift depicts "Aimee," believed to be Kardashian, as a schoolyard bully who threatened her. The lyrics mention a "bronze spray-tanned statue" and someone "stomping across" a "grave," apparently alluding to Kardashian's past actions. Swift sings, "All that time you were throwin' punches, I was buildin' somethin'/And I can't forgive the way you made me feel/Screamed 'F-k you, Aimee' to the night sky." She also reflects on the feud not being a "fair fight" or a "clean kill."
Subsequently, 'thanK you aIMee' drew criticism for 'crossing line'
Subsequently, thanKyou aIMee drew criticism for its harsh portrayal of "Aimee." One particular line—"Everyone knows that my mother is a saintly woman/But she used to say she wished that you were dead"—has stirred controversy among fans who feel it crossed boundaries. Comments on Reddit include statements like, "Taylor's death wish is over the line" and "It's pathetic that she's still talking about this."
Meanwhile, fans urged Kris Jenner to intervene
Amid this controversy, Kardashian's fans have turned to her mother and manager, Kris Jenner, urging her to intervene. Known for turning family controversies into profitable ventures and career boosts, Jenner is now in the spotlight. Social media comments directed at her include pleas like, "Kris, you need to help Kim. Work that magic on this TayTay drama," and anticipatory statements such as, "Me just waiting for Kris to spin this Taylor beef into a new Skimms collection or something."
