'Why are you asking about another artist?' Lana Del Rey fans rip interviewer for focusing on Taylor Swift questions at Met Gala

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: At the 2024 Met Gala, Lana Del Rey graced the red carpet in an ethereal gown adorned with branches, perfectly fitting the evening's theme of 'The Garden of Time'.

While rubbing shoulders with Hollywood's elite, the 38-year-old singer also made headlines for an awkward interview that has fans speculating about potential discord with fellow musician Taylor Swift.

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During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Lana struggled to name a favorite track from her new 31-song album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', when asked by the interviewer, reported by Metro.

Lana Del Rey sparks speculation of discord following Met Gala interview

"It’s the one uhh, 'Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me'," she struggled over as she replied, before adding: "Whatever that title was."

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Although Taylor Swift did not attend the Met Gala, Lana's hesitation in recalling the song title, coupled with her posing with Kim Kardashian, led fans to speculate about a possible rift between Lana and Taylor.

Adding fuel to the rumors, Lana reportedly unfollowed Taylor on Instagram a few months ago, despite their past collaborations and public displays of friendship. Lana and Taylor had previously worked together on a song for 'Midnights' and even performed a second version due to fan demand.

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The internet erupted with theories about the supposed feud, with some fans interpreting Lana's interactions at the Met Gala as subtle jabs at Taylor. Others criticized the interviewer for focusing on Taylor-related questions instead of Lana's upcoming album and stadium announcement.

Despite the speculation, Lana's stunning appearance at the Met Gala was widely praised, with many applauding her for perfectly embodying the event's theme.

Lana Del Rey's fanbase voices discontent

Lana Del Rey's fanbase has voiced discontent following an interview that heavily focused on questions about Taylor Swift, sparking frustration among fans.

Reacting to the interview, fans expressed their dissatisfaction on social media platforms. Many criticized the interviewer for steering the conversation towards Taylor Swift instead of focusing on Lana Del Rey's own career and upcoming projects.

One user wrote, "She is so tired of being associated with taylor," while another user wrote, "Ew. Imagine asking LANA DEL REY about another artist and not about her upcoming album."

 

Another user wrote, "She literally has an album coming out this year. Why are y'all asking about some other artist????"

The other user wrote, "I love Taylor too but we can ask Lana about LANA."

"There’s a million things you could’ve asked her about and you chose Taylor Swift? We are TIRED" a user said.

Amid the disappointment, fans reiterated their support for Lana and emphasized the need for interviewers to respect her autonomy as an artist.

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