Billboard magazine has issued an apology to Taylor Swift after including a controversial clip in a video celebrating her achievements.
The clip, from Kanye West's "Famous" music video, reignited a 2016 dispute between Swift and West. Billboard has since removed the clip and expressed regret for the oversight.
- Billboard apologizes to Taylor Swift
- A controversial Kanye West clip removed
- Swift's fans react to Billboard's error
Billboard's Swift Apology
“We are deeply sorry to Taylor Swift and all of our readers and viewers that in a video celebrating Swift’s achievements, we included a clip that falsely depicted her,” the statement reads. “We have removed the clip from our video and sincerely regret the harm we caused with this error.”
'Billboard' magazine has found itself at the center of controversy after a video meant to honor Taylor Swift inadvertently reignited a past dispute. The magazine ranked Swift as the second greatest pop star of the 21st century.
However, the accompanying video included a clip from Kanye West's "Famous" music video, which features a wax figure of a nude Swift and the controversial line, "I made that [expletive] famous."
This line was the epicenter of a 2016 conflict between Swift, West, and his then-wife Kim Kardashian.
Swift's fans were quick to voice their disapproval over the inclusion of the "Famous" clip, prompting Billboard to issue a public apology.
The magazine stated, "We are deeply sorry to Taylor Swift and all of our readers and viewers that in a video celebrating Swift’s achievements, we included a clip that falsely depicted her." They have since removed the clip from the video and expressed regret for the oversight.
The controversy dates back to 2016 when West claimed Swift approved the controversial line. Kardashian released a video she claimed supported West's assertion.
Also interesting:
Tight knit unit
Jason Kelce Praises Taylor Swift Amid Travis Kelce Romance Buzz
They lived together for a while...
After A Tough Breakup: Cara Delevingne Took Taylor Swift On A "Wild Ride"
He's facing criticism
WHOA! Taylor Swift Fans Outraged By Travis Kelce's Bedroom Comments
However, a different recording later surfaced on social media, which seemed to support Swift's version of events. The renewed attention on this incident has once again put a spotlight on the complexities of celebrity interactions and media representation
