Kanye West has taken to Instagram to address rumors that he had Taylor Swift removed from the Super Bowl. In a lengthy post, the rapper denied any involvement in Swift’s absence from the event and claimed that he has actually been more helpful to her career than harmful.
The rumors began circulating after Swift was not announced as part of the Super Bowl lineup, despite being a top-selling artist and having a successful year with her re-recorded albums. Many speculated that West, who has a long-standing feud with Swift, had something to do with her absence.
In his post, West addressed the rumors head-on, stating, “I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about me supposedly having Taylor Swift removed from the Super Bowl. Let me make this clear: I had nothing to do with that decision. I have no control over who performs at the Super Bowl.”
He went on to explain that he has actually been a positive influence on Swift’s career, despite their past conflicts. “In fact, I would argue that I have been far more helpful to Taylor’s career than harmful. I gave her one of the biggest moments of her career when I interrupted her acceptance speech at the VMAs. That moment catapulted her into the spotlight and helped her gain even more success.”
West also addressed the ongoing feud between him and Swift, stating that he has no ill will towards her and that he wishes her nothing but success. “I have no beef with Taylor. We may have had our differences in the past, but I have always respected her as an artist and a person. I want her to continue to thrive in her career and I have no desire to harm her in any way.”
He ended his post by urging fans to focus on the positive and not to believe everything they read. “Let’s put an end to these rumors and focus on the music. I have nothing but love and respect for Taylor and I hope she knows that. Let’s spread positivity and support each other instead of tearing each other down.”
West’s post has received mixed reactions from fans, with some applauding him for addressing the rumors and others still skeptical of his intentions. Regardless, it seems that West is trying to put the past behind him and move forward in a positive direction with Swift.
