Taylor Swift’s newest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” recently took the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, marking her 14th time reaching that milestone. This accomplishment dethroned Kanye West’s latest project with Ty Dolla $ign, “Vultures 2,” which landed at No. 2. Swift’s 11th studio album, released in April, gathered 142,000 equivalent album units, surpassing West’s 107,000 equivalent album units. The debut of “Vultures 2” ended West’s 11-album streak of reaching the No. 1 spot, making it his 13th album to reach the top two.
Swift’s fans, known as the Swifties, took to social media to celebrate the news that her album had outranked West’s. Comments praising Swift’s success flooded various platforms, with individuals expressing their excitement over the chart-topping achievement. The victory was particularly sweet for Swift, considering her longtime feud with West that dates back to 2009.
The feud between Taylor Swift and Kanye West began in 2009 when West interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards. Since then, the two artists have clashed publicly on numerous occasions, with West even referencing Swift in his song “Famous.” The feud escalated when West’s then-wife, Kim Kardashian, released recorded clips of a phone call between Swift and West regarding the controversial lyrics in the song. Despite attempts to clarify the situation, the feud continued to simmer until Swift reignited it in a 2023 interview.
In response to the ongoing feud with West, Swift released a song titled “thanK you aIMee,” where she addresses the turmoil she experienced as a result of the public scrutiny. The song alludes to a certain individual, with fans speculating that the capital letters in the title spell out “KIM,” referencing Kim Kardashian. The release of this song further fueled the media frenzy surrounding the feud between the pop sensations.
Despite the ongoing feud, Kanye West made a reference to Taylor Swift in his new album. In a lyric from the song “Lifestyle (Demo),” rapper Lil Wayne mentions twisting his “Taylor spliffs tight at the end like Travis Kelce.” The mention of both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in the song caught the attention of fans and sparked discussion about the underlying tensions between West and Swift.
The clash between Taylor Swift and Kanye West continues to captivate fans and media outlets alike. The recent Billboard 200 chart-topping success of Swift’s album serves as a notable moment in their ongoing feud, highlighting the competitiveness and animosity between the two artists. As the saga unfolds, fans eagerly await the next chapter in this celebrity showdown.