Swifties shred author after she calls Taylor Swift ‘billionaire racist and Nazi Barbie’ in ballistic rant
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: An author's scathing critique of Taylor Swift's latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' has ignited a firestorm of controversy online, with many condemning her choice of words and accusations against the pop superstar, the Daily Mail reports.
Vanessa Angelica Villarreal, a writer from Texas, sparked fury on social media after labeling Swift a "billionaire racist" and a "NAZI Barbie."
Author unleashes vitriolic rant against Taylor Swift
In a rant posted on X (formerly Twitter), Villarreal slammed Swift for her alleged insensitivity towards global issues, particularly the ongoing conflict in Palestine. She criticized Swift's use of the word "torture" in the album title amid current world events, accusing her of trivializing serious matters.
Villarreal further disparaged Swift's album, describing its 31 songs as "vapid" and centered around a "racist dude," believed to reference Matty Healy, Swift's former romantic interest. The author lamented the absence of themes related to Palestine in Swift's music, claiming it reflected a lack of awareness or concern for global injustices.
The controversy surrounding Swift's album reignited past controversies involving Matty Healy, frontman of the band 1975. Healy faced accusations of racism in January 2023 after making derogatory remarks about rapper Ice Spice's ethnicity.
Villarreal's comments brought renewed scrutiny to Swift's associations and her approach to social and political issues.
"If you like Taylor Swift, we have nothing in common," Vanessa wrote. "She’s a billionaire racist who uses the word 'torture' as a metaphor during a genocide. "31 vapid, rotted songs about a racist dude, nothing about Palestine. As we watch real torture, Nazi Barbie wants to live in the 1830s. Bye," she ended her post.
Author slammed for accusing Taylor Swift of ignoring Palestine in 'TTPD'
Villarreal ignited controversy online after accusing Taylor Swift of ignoring the ongoing conflict in Palestine in her latest album. Vanessa Angélica Villarreal, a writer from Texas, faced backlash for her remarks, with many defending Swift's artistic choices and criticizing Villarreal's approach.
Despite not being Swift fans themselves, many social media users came to her defense, praising her talent, work ethic, and autonomy as an artist.
One user wrote, "I’m no Swiftie but give Tayor her due she is amazing, she writes her own music. Is very good to her staff , sings beautifully , performs on stage for 3 plus hours and has made herself a billion dollars in the process. Good for Taylor i hope she makes a lot more music."
Another user wrote, "Not a Swift fan, but she can write the songs she wants. If Vanessa Angelica Villarreal feels so strongly, then Vanessa can write the song, and find places to perform it herself. Let's see Vanessa get up on stage and sing."
Another user wrote, "She’s an entertainer. Not running for president. Sounds more like jealousy than any actual facts."
Amid the heated debate, one user wrote, "Everything doesn't have to be political."
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