Kanye West took to Instagram to address ongoing speculation surrounding his relationship with Taylor Swift, asserting that he neither considers himself her enemy nor her friend. This statement came in response to a fan-driven effort encouraging listeners to stream Beyonce‘s new track “Texas Hold Em” to prevent West from securing the top spot on the charts.
West’s remarks on Swift
West defended his past actions, claiming he has been “far more helpful to Taylor Swift‘s career than harmful.” He also refuted allegations that Swift had him and his wife, Bianca Censori, removed from the Super Bowl after he purportedly purchased seats near her suite.
“When I said that I’m the new Jesus bitch I wasn’t even thinking about Taylor Swift,” he wrote on social media
“Last year was incredibly challenging for me, my wife, my children, friends and family.
“I’ve been banned from hotels, kicked out of companies, and even not allowed to eat in some restaurants.
“She and Beyonce are big inspirations to all musicians we always say how both sell out tours and movies.
“Also, I’m sure I’ve been far more helpful to Taylor Swift‘s career than harmful.
“To all Taylor Swift fans I am not your enemy uuum im not your friend either though lol.
“Also I didn’t get kicked out of the super bowl we left our seats to go to YG’s box and see different friends.
“My wife had never been to a super bowl so I wanted to walk around and have a nice time we had such a fun day.”
Their history dates back to 2009 when West famously interrupted Swift‘s acceptance speech at the VMAs, sparking a long-standing feud. This feud escalated in 2016 with West‘s song “Famous,” in which he referenced Swift. Swift denied providing consent for the lyrics, leading to a public dispute involving Kim Kardashian releasing a recorded phone call. However, it was later revealed that the call had been edited.