The feud between Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift has become the talk of the town, fueled by Eilish’s recent alleged remark against Swift. This week, Eilish’s “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” is ranked No. 30 on Apple Music’s list of the 100 best albums of all time, followed by Swift’s “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” at No. 18. Fans of both the artists are currently pitted against each other, with both the idols aiming for the top spot on the Billboard 200 list, which is due on June 1, 2024. How could a single statement by Billie Eilish spark such a stir between the two fandoms? Here is a complete overview for you.
Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift Feud: How Did This All Start?
In March 2024, Billie Eilish criticized the practice of releasing excessive vinyl variations to boost sales, citing the negative environmental impact. This criticism inadvertently cast shade on Taylor Swift, known for offering multiple versions of her albums for fans to collect, a practice that has undeniably fueled her sales success. Unsurprisingly, this has sparked rage among Swift’s fanbase, who perceive it as a direct attack on their favorite artist.
Not only that, during a recent livestream, Billie Eilish reignited the feud by commenting that a three-hour concert is “psychotic” and that she wouldn’t want that for her fans or, as a fan, wouldn’t want to listen to her favorite artist for three hours. Once again, some fans of Taylor Swift interpreted this as a second attack on their idol, whose recent Eras Tour pushed the boundaries of time limit, clocking in at just over three hours.
A few of the fans have claimed that Eilish was unaware of the situation of the Eras Tour, and the comment was made casually without thinking much, however, Eilish’s manager, Danny Rukasin, has reportedly liked and reposted anti-Taylor tweets and then deleted them after being caught.
This doesn’t stop here. A video of the 22-year-old singer, circulating from last year, shows her expressing admiration for Matty Healy. Swift reportedly had a brief affair with Healy before allegedly singing about him on her album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” According to some insiders, Taylor Swift responded to the perceived feud this week by releasing multiple new digital editions of The Tortured Poets Department, which is being considered a strategic move that some believe is aimed at preventing Billie Eilish’s album from reaching number one.
Billie Eilish Deletes Instagram Posts: Are The Fans Responsible?
Since then, many fans of Swift have taken no filters to address Billie Eilish and her recent remarks, opinions, or views, whatever we call them. Amidst all these controversies and sparks of “anti-Taylor” rumors against Billie Eilish, the singer issued a public statement about the recent feud on her stories.
“Okay, so it would be so awesome if people would stop putting words into my mouth and actually read what I said in that Billboard article. I wasn’t singling anyone out, these are industry-wide systemic issues. And when it comes to variants, so many artists release them — including ME! Which I clearly state in the article. The climate crisis is now, and it’s about all of us being part of the problem and trying to do better. Sheesh!”
However, many fans have weighed in on the conflict, urging Taylor Swift to intercede and calm the situation rather than indirectly fuelling it. Some fans think Billie Eilish, a fellow musical powerhouse, has the platform to publicly hold Taylor Swift accountable for failing to address her fanbase’s claimed hostility against Eilish. Taylor Swift is now on her Eras Tour, while Billie Eilish is celebrating the success of her third studio album, “Hit Me Hard And Soft.” Both artists are hoping for the top place on the Billboard 200 chart, expected to be revealed on June 1st.
Source: Reddit
