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Kanye Accuses Taylor Swift of Blocking His Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Kanye West has clarified it that he and Taylor Swift still have bad blood. The 47-year-old provocative rapper went on X on Monday to reveal why he has never been the headliner of a Super Bowl halftime show, stating that the “Anti-Hero” singer, 35, is one of the three reasons.
I never got to do the Super Bowl due to three moments,” West asserted in the now-deleted tweet, Page Six reports. “George W. Bush isn’t concerned about Black people. The Taylor Swift movement moment. Wearing a MAGA hat.
How does it feel to be the best living and blocked from the main stage because of being ahead of my time?” he added. ” (And I mean all of this was before I went full Nazi, of course.). West and Swift began feuding in 2009 when the “College Dropout” rapper cut into the “Love Story” singer’s acceptance speech for Video of the Year during the MTV Video Music Awards.
“Yo, Taylor, I’m overjoyed for you. I’m going to let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!” West exclaimed after storming the VMAs stage and grabbing the microphone from Swift. “One of the best videos of all time!” The “Cruel Summer” pop star later confessed that she “wasn’t so stoked” about having West cut in on her acceptance speech at the time.
I was on stage, and I was so excited because I had just won the award, and then I was so excited because Kanye West was on stage,” she said to reporters following the ceremony, “and then I wasn’t so excited anymore.”
West later cast more shade on the “Shake It Off” singer in 2016 when he dropped his song “Famous. “I think Taylor and I would still have sex,” he warbled. “Why? I made that bitch famous. Goddamn, I made that bitch famous.”
Swift spoke about both surprising moments in 2023 after being voted TIME’s Person of the Year. That put me psychologically down to a level that I’d never experienced before,” Swift explained to the magazine. “I moved to another country.
I didn’t leave a rented house for a year. I was terrified of getting on phone calls. I shut down almost everybody in my life because I no longer trusted anyone. I went down terribly, terribly. In a more recent critique, West berated Swift after seeing her dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s rendition of “Not Like Us” during the 2025 Grammy Awards in February.
“IF IT’S ABOUT THE CULTURE,” he tweeted before temporarily deleting his X account, “WHY ARE WE LETTING TAYLOR SWIFT BE SEEN ON TV SINGING A SONG ABOUT TAKING A BLACK MAN DOWN AND ACCUSING HIM OF THINGS THAT CAN TAKE A BLACK MAN DOWN FOR LIFE?”
In addition to Swift, West also attributed his comments regarding President George W. Bush and “wearing a MAGA hat” as the reason he has never been invited to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.
The “Stronger” rapper made waves in 2005 when he stated that “George W. Bush doesn’t care about Black people” on a nationally broadcast telethon fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina survivors.
Regarding his allegations of “wearing a MAGA hat,” West has been one of President Donald Trump’s most outspoken supporters since the businessman-turned-politician initially campaigned for office in 2016.
Though West has yet to headline a Super Bowl halftime performance, so too has Swift—though she did attend this year’s much-hyped game to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs standout Travis Kelce.
The “Power” rapper has also come under fire again after embarking on a series of antisemitic tirades on X. Although West’s former wife, Kim Kardashian, described his comments as “disturbing,” his new wife, Bianca Censori, has allegedly dumped him over the jaw-dropping remarks.
In a decision that has sparked one of the most notorious celebrity feuds of the 21st century, Kanye West has once again been making headlines this time for accusing Taylor Swift of blocking his chance to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
As rumors and speculation abound and fans from both sides have their say, drama between these two music giants is far from finished. Here’s a complete analysis of what transpired, the background of their feud, and what it entails for the Super Bowl and pop culture enthusiasts.
The Controversial Statement
In a now-deleted Instagram Story, Kanye West, aka Ye, stated that he was initially under discussion to top the bill for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in 2025, but those talks were supposedly shut down. As Kanye explained, “someone with significant NFL pull,” whom he heavily implied to be Taylor Swift, was responsible for keeping him off the stage.
Although Kanye did not mention Taylor by name in the post, he posted a cryptic image of the pop star performing with a caption that read: “Funny how the same person who played victim at the VMAs is now playing gatekeeper at the Super Bowl.”
The message was immediately interpreted by fans as a diss against Taylor, alluding to their historic 2009 MTV Video Music Awards debacle a moment that altered the course of both their lives.
A Feud That Never Ends
Kanye West and Taylor Swift’s rivalry is among the most well-known and longstanding in pop history. It was sparked at the 2009 VMAs when Kanye rushed up on stage when Taylor was receiving her award and announced that Beyoncé deserved the win instead. While the two celebrities exchanged apologies, their reaction was swift and aggressive.
Throughout the years, their feud has ping-ponged between reconciliation and renewed animosity particularly after the 2016 debacle over Kanye’s “Famous” song, where he took credit for Taylor’s fame.
Swift retaliated by labeling the lyrics as misogynistic, while Kanye (and ex-wife Kim Kardashian) claimed she had approved the line. The controversy even resulted in the viral Taylor Swift Is Over Party. This latest Super Bowl accusation just adds fuel to a decade-plus fire.
The Super Bowl Halftime Stage: Music’s Largest Moment
The Super Bowl halftime performance is the world’s most-watched musical event, giving artists a one-time platform to perform their craft to the world for millions of viewers. Performing the event’s headlining role increases an artist’s streaming record, sales, and popularity. Some previous headliners are Beyoncé, Rihanna, The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Dr. Dre’s hip-hop medley featuring Eminem and Snoop Dogg.
Kanye West, one of the most powerful artists of the 21st century, has never taken the stage at the halftime show. His unconventional and occasionally divisive reputation can perhaps explain why the NFL hasn’t selected him previously. Yet, Kanye tells us, 2025 was going to be his year until Swift allegedly intervened.
Taylor Swift and the NFL: A Powerhouse Connection?
So, does Taylor Swift really have the clout to prevent Kanye West from playing at the Super Bowl? Taylor Swift has become an unarguable presence in the NFL universe not only musically, but culturally. Her romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has brought record-breaking viewership to NFL games.
As reported, games where Taylor has appeared in the stands have increased viewership, merchandise sales, and even female viewership engagement. Taylor was omnipresent in the NFL coverage from 2023 to 2024, and it’s reasonable to assume she’s gained much influence within the NFL.
Whether Swift privately, or through her influential management crew, raised flags regarding Kanye’s performance as a headliner in the halftime event, it wouldn’t be unfathomable if the NFL bent to her requests. That being said, there is no word from Swift or her team on the issue.
The Fan Reaction: Swift vs. Yeezy Stans
Not surprisingly, the internet went crazy with argumentation once Kanye’s accusation was revealed. Swift were quick to come to Taylor’s defense, labeling Kanye’s tweet “delusional,” “attention-seeking,” and “misogynistic.”
Most noted that Taylor has never been officially linked to the selection process for Super Bowl performers and labeled the accusation an attempt to resuscitate a feud for the sake of being relevant.
Fans of Kanye, meanwhile, rallied around his declaration that the music scene is “gatekept” and that creatives such as Kanye infamous for pushing boundaries are consistently unfairly kept out of mainstream spheres.
Twitter saw itself transformed overnight into a site of memes, think pieces, and hot takes, as global hashtags such as #KanyeVsTaylor and #SuperBowlDrama trended internationally.
What the NFL Says
The NFL has yet to comment on Kanye’s assertions as of yet. It also remains to be seen if an ultimate decision was even made regarding the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performer. Generally speaking, the NFL officially announces these months in advance, and musicians undergo a thoughtful vetting process.
Although Kanye has apparently been in discussions at some stage, there is no public confirmation of that either from the league or affiliated booking agencies.
Kanye’s Career in 2025: A Wild Card
It’s worth mentioning that Kanye West’s public image has experienced significant turbulence over recent years, following on from contentious remarks, social media tirades, commercial fallout with prominent brands such as Adidas, and divisive political opinions.
While some continue to view him as a musical genius, others view him as a liability. The NFL, which desires broad demographic appeal and family-friendly optics for its halftime show, may have had other motivations beyond Taylor Swift for rejecting a Kanye West performance.
Nevertheless, this recent allegation might be a calculated move by Kanye to generate buzz — or an emotional response to an actual lost opportunity.
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Final Thoughts: A Never-Ending Showdown?
Whether Taylor Swift did or did not sway the NFL’s decision is beside the point, however. Kanye West’s tweet has again put their longstanding feud in the headlines. It’s a testament to just how powerful celebrity drama can be and how pop culture beefs continue to fascinate the public particularly when they overlap with something as big as the Super Bowl.
One thing’s for sure: neither Taylor Swift nor Kanye West is losing relevance anytime soon. As we creep nearer to the 2025 Super Bowl, everyone will be in on who commands the halftime stage and who won’t.
FAQs:-
What is the history between Kanye and Taylor?
Their feud began in 2009 at the VMAs and has reignited several times over the years, often involving public controversy.
What did Kanye West accuse Taylor Swift of?
Kanye West claimed Taylor Swift blocked his chance to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. He hinted at her influence in the NFL decision-making.
What does this mean for the 2025 halftime show?
It remains unclear who will headline; the NFL has not announced the performer yet.
