Lizzo Responds to Online Accusation of Criticizing Taylor Swift
Lizzo posted a reply on X after users accused her of siding with Kanye West in a 2016 dispute with Taylor Swift. The exchange followed a clip from her 2025 mixtape video.
focustaiwan.twLizzo addressed social-media claims that she had criticized Taylor Swift by posting a statement on X. Several users had shared a clip from the video for her song “STFU,” from the 2025 mixtape “MY FACE STILL HURTS FROM SMILING,” and accused her of supporting Kanye West’s 2016 track “Famous,” which references Swift.
“First of all I have never talked s–t about Taylor Swift.
Also while we on the subject I’ve never talked s–t about any artist,” Lizzo wrote. ” Some users posted older footage of Lizzo rapping along to West’s song, while others said singing along does not equal taking sides. Lizzo has not issued further statements on the matter.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- 2016
Kanye West released the song “Famous,” which references Taylor Swift.
1 sourceNew York Post - 2022
Lizzo referred to herself as “the black Taylor Swift” on “The Breakfast Club.”
1 sourceNew York Post - Last Friday
An X user posted a clip from Lizzo’s “STFU” video and accused her of siding with West.
1 sourceNew York Post - Saturday
Lizzo posted her denial on X.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
- 01
Online discussion about the exchange may continue on X.
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