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Taylor Swift vs Katy Perry

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Taylor Swift vs Katy Perry is a pop rivalry rooted in a reported backstage dispute over backup dancers circa 2013, which Swift acknowledged inspired her 2014 song 'Bad Blood,' with the two publicly reconciling in 2019.

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What caused the reported Taylor Swift and Katy Perry feud?

The dispute was widely reported to involve backup dancers who had worked with both singers. Swift later said the conflict inspired her 2014 song “Bad Blood,” although the song did not name Perry.

When did Taylor Swift release “Bad Blood”?

“Bad Blood” appeared on Swift's 2014 album 1989. The heavily promoted remix featured rapper Kendrick Lamar.

Did Taylor Swift and Katy Perry publicly reconcile?

They publicly signaled a reconciliation in 2019, when Perry appeared in Swift's “You Need to Calm Down” music video. Perry had also posted a peace-related message to Swift before that appearance.

Did Katy Perry respond to “Bad Blood”?

Perry's song “Swish Swish,” released in 2017, was widely interpreted by media as a response to the feud. Perry did not need to name Swift for the song to become part of the public rivalry narrative.

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