[Blind Gossip] What’s a Kanye album release without a little controversy? In this case, the controversy is over some lyrics about Taylor Swift in his song Famous, including the following:
I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex. Why? I made that bitch famous.
When someone dared to tell tell Kanye that his lyrics were misogynistic, Kanye took to Twitter to rant.
3rd thing I called Taylor and had a hour long convo with her about the line and she thought it was funny and gave her blessings
Taylor Swift’s publicist denies that ever happened.
Kanye did not call for approval, but to ask Taylor to release his single Famous on her Twitter account. She declined and cautioned him about releasing a song with such a strong misogynistic message. Taylor was never made aware of the actual lyric, “I made that bitch famous.”
Wait a minute. If Taylor didn’t know the lyrics… how did she know that the song was misogynistic? Perhaps Kanye told her about the line about having sex with her, but skipped the “Bitch” part?
Anyway, Kanye seems to think that calling a woman “Bitch” is fine.
4th Bitch is an endearing term in hip hop like the word Nigga
He then went on to claim that the lyric was Swift’s idea.
5th thing I’m not even gone take credit for the idea … it’s actually something Taylor came up with … She was having dinner with one of our friends whose name I will keep out of this and she told him I can’t be mad at Kanye because he made me famous! #FACTS
Kanye’s friend is also a friend of Taylor’s. It’s someone famous. Taylor is not happy with that person right now.
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Friend:
[Optional] Complete this sentence: Kanye West is ______.
JennyJustice says
Kanye and Taylor are both insufferable idiots. They have a fan base so I can’t say they are without talent, but personality-wise – they’re both fools.
I laugh that Kanye thinks his wife’s blessing would appease the masses? Like anybody respects that human urinal’s opinion.
TommyF says
Katy Perry seems like the perfect Witch to want Taylor’s career to derail.
mar1ey says
Kanye’s friend is also a friend of Taylor’s. It’s someone famous’…the tweet references a him, therefore, I believe this is Ed Sheeran.
monica says
Friend: Either Gigi Hadid or Karlie Kloss??
Either way, both Kanye and Taylor are the biggest lunatics. Can’t wait until they both drop off the radar.
Like seriously? Everyone can see through Taylor’s good-girl, playing-the-victim it’s-me-me-me high school Queen Bee card. We’ve stopped falling for your immature, self-absorbed * a long, long time ago. *sigh*
becket says
Awww, poor tiny Kanye got confused again…he’s the * bending over for it.
slimfast10 says
Once again blinders you have provided an epic thread regarding probably the two most polarizing figures in entertainment. Ace you have some of the cleverest contributors on the web today. I was roaring last night and am looking forward to the Grammys with an eye towards witnessing some blowback from both sides., you sure know how to stir it up. You are the best!!!
Arianna1 says
Oops not enough characters……..
Complete this sentence: BOTH Kanye West and Taylor Swift are unadulterated publicity and fame *.
DrunkyMcPuncherson says
Also, just read through the tweets. Did the man not graduate from high school? His grammar and spelling are both terrible. No wonder his “I’m a rapper and have to yell words because I can’t actually sing” lyrics and songs are so bad. The man needs to go back to school and major in spelling and humility.
flower says
I agree. He sounds dumber than a rock.
DrunkyMcPuncherson says
“Kayne West is a scourge on humanity” were the exact words that came out of my mouth out loud after reading the second paragraph in this blind. I didn’t even have to get to the fill in the blank line to say it.
He is a true narcissist and sociopath. He belongs on his own island.
algarve2016 says
I don’t think that Kanye told Taylor the full extent of the lyrics. I also think that it is rude and patronizing to call someone the B-word. Why is it these guys get a pass on using language like that? As though they think that all women have such low self-esteem that it is acceptable to say that, and to think of women in those terms? A friend of mine does research into music’s impact on society, and for the past five years or so societal behavior is being molded by MUSIC!
whoisthatguy says
Kendall Jenner
…imploding.
hintoflime5 says
I have thought the same thing many times too.
MizDubs says
he’s trash. the grossest nastiest trash around. He’s ugly and his clothes are dumb and ugly and anyone who buys that crap is a freaking moron,
WorkHardBeNice says
Might be Selena Gomez.
As for “Kanye West is…” a few things come to mind:
Trying to keep his and Tay Tay’s names linked in order to stay relevant.
A purveyor of hideous clothes and shoes
Clearly off his meds.
goggles says
I totally agree with you.
I wish he would just kick that door wide open and step into his grace.
justme04 says
Aren’t the Jenner girls in Taylor’s squad. I bet it was one of them since Kanye is their brother in law.
Kanye is a pathetic prick who should stop using other artists to raise his career. Although I guess even he stopped being such and asshole then his relanvance would end. His career pretty much peaked in the a decade ago and I don’t know anyone who still thinks his music is good.
Stackhouse says
Friend: Ed Sheeran (said it while drunk or something similar? Because I don’t feel he would betray Taylor’s confidence on purpose if they’re still friends, which I think they are) or Kendrick Lamar.
Complete this sentence: Kanye West most likely has a combination of Asperger’s, narcissistic personality disorder, and severe impulse control. Very insecure person, clearly closeted as well, and degrades women (misogyny) and others to feel better about himself. Very weak man.
Stackhouse says
Sorry, LACK* of impulse control.
I Am PunkA says
Kanye is right about one thing, the music right now is seriously watered down. The 80s and 90s had way more actual bands of all types, varieties of music, and better selection. The stuff right now is so limited.
jenn71 says
and Kanye’s “term of endearment” will be suitable for anyone to use towards his daughter, right?
sublimeLime says
Yeah I’m sure Kanye would be ok with other “artists” calling Kim out for the shallow, wretched wh*re that she is. Ray J made her famous.
pinkmarie says
I think Kanye is off his rocker to be honest! He can’t keep quiet. He can’t stop throwing rocks out his glass house. Kim married a closeted gay lunatic. Poor kids! Why even bring them into this house of horrors?
Friend in common: Drake
Iwon4fun says
I’m assuming it’s Taylor’s boyfriend Calvin Harris.
Kanye West is misunderstood.
FoxForceFive says
Friend: Jay Z (who supposedly smoothed things over between them)
Optional: Kanye is crazy but honest! He may be totally crazy, but he clearly speaks exactly what’s on his mind with no filter (which is why he’s constantly in trouble) and for that reason I believe his reasoning, even if I don’t like the lyric itself.
Taylor, on the other hand, is shadier than she wants everyone to believe. She’s probably thrilled that she gets to be painted the victim again, just when everyone was…
meno7847 says
Agreed
FoxForceFive says
…getting sick of how oversaturated she was. It wouldn’t even surprise me if she DID give this lyric her blessing, knowing it would cause an outrage and cause a huge outpouring of public support. That saves her from having to take a hiatus when people got sick of seeing her face everywhere. Now she can extend her time in the spotlight that much longer. Shrewd.
janabananahammock says
Kanye West is a Douche
camellia says
Kanye West is off his meds
More than his Taylor Swift rant, I’m laughing so hard that he thinks Hermes would let him play creative director when he has no qualifications, no talent and NO TASTE.
slimfast10 says
don’t really care who this mutual friend is, can’t wait to read the complete the sentence Kanye West is ____________ will reserve my comment awaiting others, looking forward to Friday night laughs.
calumsmom says
Friend: Jay Z
[Optional] Complete this sentence: Kanye West is ______…. not worth the effort it would take to think of a witty way to complete this sentence.
Mia444 says
I don’t know who the friend is, but Taylor has to own her part of this PR stunt. Kanye’s dumbass award show behavior DID help her career, deluded Swifties, just deal with it. Your girl isn’t as sweet and innocent as she pretends — if at all.
As for the word bitch, I see that word tossed around SO much — mostly by women! And yes, they use it as a term of endearment for each other (“Here I am with my best bitches!”). I hate it, but it’s common!
thelasthigh says
Taylor is a LIAR & publicity wh*re. of course she’s PLAYING THE VICTIM YET AGAIN! it’s her favorite role to play! Where does she get off pretending to be offended when she wrote an entire ALBUM villainizing a TEENAGE BOY she FAKE-DATED & then dragged through the mud for 4 YEARS (and counting!) for publicity?! She’s disgusting!
thelasthigh says
extra pathetic and disgusting is she fake-dated a teenager while in her 20s for TWO MONTHS & is still fake-crying about it and obsessing over him 4 YEARS LATER! Words cannot suffice to describe how psycho & gross she is.
kimbers says
There’s no friend. Taylor was famous before his drunken speech at the awards… Obviously …bc she beat out Beyonce. This is just him stirring media bs for his crapy album and Taylor will soak up then press as well bc she’s smart enough to know that no one believes kanye bc he’s a whiny insecure lil biaaaatch.
kidtitan says
[Optional] Complete this sentence: Kanye West is DELUSIONAL.
Taylor Swift was already massive successful before the VMA incident. If anything, she made Kanye West famous.
Kanye West doesn’t sell albums, he doesn’t have hit singles, and he is now known for being Kim Kardashian’s husband. Clearly he’s delusional.
woowoo says
The only thing Kanye has taken to the next level is narcissism. He is quickly becoming a punch line.
GiveUpTheGossip says
No way do I believe she approved that line. She was a phenom by 17, and the
youngest CMA entertainer of the year winner ever. She doesn’t need this clown for any publicity!
lolachristina says
Jay Z?
JaneDawson says
Friend: Kendrick Lamar
[Optional] Complete this sentence: Kanye West is…a liar. He has come at Taylor Swift before.
“She used the whole accident to increase her fame. Taylor never came to my defense at any interview and rode the waves and rode it and rode it.” (Kanye West, 2010) and it’s not the only time he has.
Being with Kim K is not giving him nearly as much publicity as he thought because he is still talking about some scandal he was in 7 years ago with a freakin teenage…
blacklamb says
What a stupid man.
This is someone who put the name of their ex-boyfriends new girlfriend in the packaging, directed a slam song to another female artist and when then when ’empowerment’ came up changed the story to be concerning a(nother) ex-boyfriend, and on and on etc…. That machine is its own best spin doctor with a goodie image.
He’s a lot of undesirable things but what a complete idiot to even think the lyric would go over with the radio crowd and that s. would back him seeing…
blacklamb says
… the backlash.
Saphron says
I don’t know who the friend is but I do know this: Taylor Swift is the perpetual victim and Kanye is a perpetual a**hat. It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if they concocted this drama together for maximum publicity for their projects. (Her: Grammy performance; Him: New album & fashion line) Both Taylor and Kanye need to have several seats.
TheSalmon says
i think you’re on to something here. not a coincidence that this drama takes place week before the grammys. not as coincidence that they both are polarizing figures. not a coincidence that they both know the value of p.r., especially feuds or confrontation. (Kanye, what’s good?)
Seahawks12 says
Friend: Not a clue!
[Optional] Complete this sentence: Kanye West is ______.
Kanye West is nuts!
Kanye West is Bi-Polar!
Kanye West is ugly.
Kanye West is gay.
Kanye West is a fraud.
and
If stupid could fly, Kanye West would be a jet!
kelno19 says
Not sure who the “friend” is, but Kanye is an a***ole.
cobycat says
Friend: Beiber
Kanye is a : DOUCHE
sunshine702 says
Will I am?
I agree with Amber – Kanye is A CLOWN.
ChairmanMeow says
Everyone will probably say Kendall Jenner, but I’ll say Kendrick Lamar. He’s collaborated with both Kanye and Taylor.
I’m with Kanye on this one. It’s hilarious to see Tay Tay in a situation she can’t control with someone who does not care. I hope she writes a song. Please write a song.
meno7847 says
+1
amanda84 says
It’s probably Jay Z.
He never made her famous anyway, she had a number one album and the fact that he was disgruntled that she was receiving and AWARD goes to show that she was receiving recognition for it. He just tried to hijack it.
Kanye West is a fool. Although I do think he has mental health problems, definite grandiose delusions.
Bitch is also not an endearing term no matter who uses it. If it’s used the person has no respect for you, if you accept it then you need more self…
Tootles says
Kendall or Gigi but probably Kendall
Kanye West is a self obsessed jerk
Dancing with Mr D says
One of the Hadids, I would guess.
Kanye West is a giant douchebag.
Anilas says
Hmmm…not sure, but I’m sure we can expect a song from Taylor about it.
Kanye West is desperate to remain in the spotlight. *sigh*
sneezy says
It’s probably a Hadid sister.
Optional: Kanye West is broken.
jonesing says
President Obama called Kanye an ass. I’ll go with that. No idea who the “friend” is.
Camila says
No more dr*gs for you, Kanye!
cadaver11 says
Wah wah wah, Poor Taylor! Get that promo bitches! That’s what I have to say about this!
Anyways, I find Kanye entertaining and people take him way too seriously.
vickyf89 says
I don’t know who The friend is but Kanye is The most annoying person un The f*ckin milky way. Isn’t there a psycho fan like Lennon’s to kill him out of love? Thank you.
Moonpie says
Gonna say JayZ.
PinkCrayon says
Friend: I have no idea. The Weeknd? Ed Sheeran?
Optional: Complete this sentence: Kanye West is ….a finger up the butt loving jacka**.
Okayeah says
No clue.
Kanye West is ………….. right. Nobody would give a flying frack about Taylor Swift if he hadn’t been “mean”to her at the Grammys (?) or whatever.
Jinkies says
I think it’s the opposite case. His name recognition increased after that situation – even the president was heard calling him a j*ck*ss on an open mic. He was not known to many outside of a certain age group prior to that particular MTV Video Award broadcast but he was shown repeatedly on every form of news medium because of his obnoxious behavior. Taylor reaped publicity for being the victim of his outburst, but she was more universally known before that incident than he.
DrunkyMcPuncherson says
I had no idea who he was until that incident. And the whole time I was thinking “who is this MF-a-hole?” Then I quickly learned that he is a rapper who makes terrible music that lots of people actually buy and listen to. Made me lose faith in humanity as a whole.
vodkabarbie says
I agree. Taylor was more relevant already for many audiences. If anything, that incident made him more famous.
FlowerGirl says
AYFKM?! She has talent, beauty and class; he’s a trashy, semi-illiterate piece of crap whose genre is based on ignorance, hate/misogynism/violence/profanity and having no musical talent whatsoever! (C)rap “music” only exists to launder money for drug groups and gangbangers. Puh-leeze.
ElvisRocks25 says
I have no idea who the friend is but these two are too ridiculous. How someone could have that big of an ego is beyond me.
dontpanik says
Will someone just pull the plug on this no-talent hack once and for all and make him go away???
TheSalmon says
I can’t stop laughing at this comment randomly being posted immediately after Zeebear.
Stackhouse says
The comment above yours makes your comment quite funny.
DrunkyMcPuncherson says
If only it were as simple as pulling his plug to make him go away. We could get any number of people to do it, the first being Ricardo Tisci.
zeebear says
Ed Sheeran
Kanye West is a good musican who went crazy after his mother’s death b/c he blames himself.
On a side note, I wish I never read the buttplug blind here. Whenever I hear his song “Dark Fantasy’ and he says ‘Don’t make me pull the toys. And fire up the engines, huh. And then they make noise.” I immediately think buttplug.
vajislav says
He was a narcissist before then. He got into a lot of trouble as a young man but discovered he could rap full time. I honestly believe rap saved him from the streets and becoming a jailed petty criminal, but it made the narcissism worse.
VioletBoo says
Friend: maybe Kendrick Lamar? It’s weird to think they have friends in common. Or that Kanye has any actual friends tbh.
[Optional]: I could spend the whole evening writing about what a poor excuse of human being he is, so blah.
Stackhouse says
I think this is a good guess, actually. Kendrick Lamar.
sfs324 says
Kanye West is the GOAT.
The friend? IDK, maybe Gigi Hadid or Kendal Jenner? They have a few mutuals.
stolidog says
you mean Goatse
EJD1984 says
Why do we even give K the time of day? Stop talking about him, and hopefully he’ll just go away.
Jinkies says
I agree with you EJD. This immature person reaps a great deal of publicity from his abhorrent behavior and it seems to be the only way he is able to get people to talk about him and his line of “Emperor’s New Clothes” and footwear line as well as his narcissistic “music” (or whatever it is) he is promoting.
He shouldn’t be rewarded with anything except disdain and needs to be dropped by the people who prop him up and who excuse his vulgarity and his disgusting behavior. He’s not…
Jinkies says
…worth it. No one should be excused for that type of behavior.
Molly7111 says
I don’t think there is a friend. This is just something else Kanye made up.
totskie says
The friend: Gigi Hadid. The reality model rushed to Twitter to distance herself from the controversy. Or Karlie Kloss. I thought it was weird that an actual A-list model attended the trashy show.
Oh and Kanye West is a bragging no talent waste of life.
totskie says
Oops, I just noticed it said him, so this is Jay Z. Jay is not going to be happy with Kanye.
einniw says
Kendall Jenner?
einniw says
Nevermind, I just realized it says “him”. Maybe Ed Sheeran? Taylor is friends with everyone so it could be a number of celebrities.
Anyway, if Taylor is now upset with this friend, does that mean she really said Kanye made her famous? She had to be kidding since she was already famous before the incident. They’re probably both lying to some extent. He’ll do anything for attention and she’ll do anything to maintain her squeaky clean image.
2BEAUCOUP says
Taylor is every bit as bad as any Kardashian!!!!!
Mr.West proves the Bell Curve!
stolidog says
so, he’s fine with using the “B” word for women, and the “N” word for African American….does he use the “F” word for gays? Because then I’d have to call him a “NBF”, which he’d probably find pretty insulting. That’s irony.
quickchick says
But if you’re in the rap community he’d probably be okay with it.
*sarcasm
DrunkyMcPuncherson says
people like him can *always* dish it, but they can never take it. his delicate narcissistic ego is far too fragile.
vajislav says
Delicate is the key word. His ego shatters easily.
rorythedragon says
No clue who the friend is but the first thought that comes to mind is that Kanye West is a Jackhole.
shatteredreams says
Kanye West is a DOUCHE.
bhakti says
I’m not sure which friend it is but for me, the sentence should read, “Kanye West is not a genius.” He thinks he’s so deep. His lyrics sound like something I would hear teenage boys talking about.
Grande Queso says
How is this moron not being dragged away in a straight jacket for meds? America will let famous people get away with anything and saying whatever they want. Wtf is wrong with us?
Mherr150 says
He’s insane. Simple.
MsOverstreet says
Friend: I’m going with Karli Kloss who was 1) at the show with the Kardashian clan, 2) did not speak out about the lyric (yet), and 3) posted a picture of her Yeezy’s after the show signifying continued support of them despite the lyric.
Other option could be Gigi Hadid who was also at the show and tweeted that her attendance didn’t mean she supported the lyric. And Kanye West is an unstable narcissist. People with such little sense of reality and such grandiose concept of self freak me…
MsOverstreet says
… out.