Why People Hate Taylor Swift

[@wrighteousj]

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[@lina808waterwings]

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[@wrighteousj]

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[@casandrarhodan2602]

People like what they like, at the end of the day they hate on Beyoncé as well, and she has real talents🤷🏽‍♀️

[@n.p.2653]

​@@casandrarhodan2602Kanye is that you?😂😂

[@chloewu2760]

Taylor swift has been the definition of damned if she does , damned if she doesn't since she became famous ; people are always not satisfied with her

[@ana_lynn_w2959]

Literally, I always see people hating on her, even when she does things for her own safety.

[@sharingthebounty2488]

Actually, it was before she became famous....

[@ellalynntaylor]

yep, and that's why I don't take anyone who says a bad word about her seriously. criticism is fine, but what Candace said is what I mean when people talk shit about her. people always always always will have something bad to say about Taylor- a sweet, caring, talented female singer who is the biggest pop star of this generation

[@STARK0181]

That's the case with every celebrity as famous as her to some degree.

[@aiyanaela6480]

Maybe its because she is not good to begin with

[@whisper_dvm5157]

Whoa the sheer and abrupt amount of pure rage I felt at the “she’s had boys to keep her busy” was insane. Talk about some crazy internal misogyny coming from that woman.

[@SouthernArtist77]

It’s infuriating isn’t it?

[@wrighteousj]

definitely caught me off guard

[@AGloriousLife]

It's important to note the subtext of those latter two videos. The First - Candace Owens - is an ultra conservative Republican who functions as a political operative (Note: the Rs HATE Taylor Swift's influence and power to motivate and mobilize the younger generations, women, and Dems to register and exercise their right to vote) . And really, the second video is similar in nature, although, not as sophisticated or strategic in its objective - which is to dog Taylor for their politically-aligned base (the "Dads, Brads and Chads of the NFL/Conservative world). These people - they don't know why they hate Taylor other than a certain political figure and conservative network have told them to do so, and also too, they hate any bright light, any educated, inclusive, kind, successful, talented, self-made, joyful, generous, sweet - and/or WEALTHY -- soul. Many conservatives do. So yes, you nailed it - they're all hating Taylor just to hate Taylor. And she has stood up amazingly well under all the unfair, baseless criticism, hate and pressure. And the sad truth is, they don't understand just how hypocritical and ignorant they sound. Not to mention, the extreme, targeted attacks on Taylor's character are quite clearly politically motivated. Full stop. Oh yes, btw, followed your Spotify - you and your band are awesome! ;)@@wrighteousj

[@willinguyen1]

I am conservative and think she's awesome.

[@FatherhoodAndFitness]

​@AGloriousLife I'm conservative and I can't stand Candace Owens. She's fake AF. I don't mind Taylor Swift though. She's got some catchy music and my fiance likes her 🤷‍♂️

[@jayjaysummer6125]

In the Lyrics of Taylor Swift's New Romantics, it goes like " 'Cause baby, I could build a castle Out of all the bricks they threw at me ".

[@ankushkaushik833]

and she LITERALLY HAS!! slut-shame her , she's making one of her biggest hit blank space, talk bad about her singin, she's makin mean and winning a grammy with it

[@user-dy2zy8rd2t]

"Oh,BOO-HOO-HOO-HOOOOOO.....WAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@KateinVA]

@@user-dy2zy8rd2tOh no, someone without the guts to use anything but a throw away account doesn’t like Taylor Swift. She’s probably devastated.

[@She_26]

@@KateinVA hahahaha So true

[@batteredskullsummit9854]

She doesn't need the bricks, she already convinced millions of idiots to buy the castle for her lol

[@Ricky48888]

I am a 52 yr old white guy and I loved her music from the beginning and their are a lot of guys that do love her. Not only teenage girls.

[@Ricky48888]

@Amanda679-pg9dx Yes, it is very frustrating.

[@Ricky48888]

@Amanda679-pg9dx Yes, I NEVER Listen to those hater people. I am old enough to listen to Tim McGraw song from the beginning. I was listening to country music. I am a big 90's country fan. So when I heard that song, I thought who this young girl was. The only other young girl in country then was LeAnn Rimes at the time. Taylor was different from every other country singer at the time.

[@christopherhamilton5557]

I’m with ya…

[@user-dy2zy8rd2t]

Well,I guess you're a teenage girl,then.......

[@mcgamer8706]

As a dude who loved her new york song i loved it but my problem is why they hate her

[@Alice_h_283]

"The worst kind of person is someone who makes someone feel bad, dumb or stupid for being excited about something." -TS I went to the eras tour movie alone on the day of public release. I bought the ticket for it as soon as it was available but i was alone. To add context i have pretty severe depression and anxiety (among other things). It was a particularly hard day and i was having (very) dark thoughts. I was a ball of anxiety and as soon as the movie started, most of the cinema was singing. I am insecure and socially anxious but i started singing too. At the beginning of “you belong with me” people started running down the stairs and i did too. All of the other swifties there made me secure enough to sing along for the entirety of the movie and dance through the more dance-ish parts. I wasn’t able to bring bracelets because i ran out of supplies, but i left the cinema with them. For nearly three hours i forgot about the darkness of my life and did the things that i’m too insecure to do even in front of my family. Whatever the haters say, Taylor’s art saved my life and gets me through everyday. Of course there are toxic Taylor Swift fans. But that applies to every single fanbase in the world. Some people simply take it too far. But the real swifties are a genuinely an amazing community that i am proud to be a part of

[@wrighteousj]

Just want to say that your are loved and worthy

[@TheTruthAlwaysRevealsItself]

I turn 50 Monday... and I have been struggling with depression too... It's odd I have always liked her just not a swiftie until recently and her music started coming across as recommended on my KZbin this past year while working on my blog late at night just like this video and Taylor would come on and I wouldn't skip through and heard songs that blew my mind and made feel seen. I was in an abusive relationship and when I seen Miss Americana and really started listening to the lyrics I knew somehow she understood me... I truly understand how you feel and please know you are not alone and you are so much stronger then you think. 🫶🏻

[@evontm]

im so happy you had an amazing time, just know that we swifties always have your back and that you're loved

[@Alice_h_283]

@@evontm yeah i am polish, how did you know! i’m just curious because i genuinely don’t know what gave it away hahah

[@evontm]

@@Alice_h_283 omg no way hahaha, well you mentioned that you attended at the release day and that you guys ran down the stairs at ybwm and it was the exact same for me when i attended so i was like what if by some miracle we went to the same one 😭 in what city did you go?

[@MCP920]

If you don’t enjoy an artist’s work then just move on. Why would they sit on a couch talking about her? They are ridiculous. Go mow the grass.

[@wrighteousj]

boom

[@MCP920]

@@wrighteousj beautiful song closing out the stream.

[@kevinmathew2973]

Because they appear everywhere on the media in my face even if I block. Why would I want to see some talentless person on my social feed You depressed people, take a Hike then I can enjoy seeing my social media with posts I want to see

[@stevenstewart782]

That's their entire channel. They do this to someone each episode

[@nicod5565]

Problem is evolution: where your parents learned an instrument and music theory in school, your grandchildren will think a woman complaining about ex boyfriends with no talent deserves Jesus-like praise in the field of music.

[@redhdmomma7880]

I no longer listen to ANYTHING Candance Owens says. For a proclaimed “Christian” Candance judges people without knowing all the facts and Candance is wayyyy opinionated and not at all open minded. Taylor is a wonderful example and role model and as a Grandmother I absolutely encourage my kids and grandkids to look up to Taylor for what she is.

[@kaliaduncan1889]

"IT WAS NOT FUN" 💀💀💀 I was already shook when I saw you were responding to Candace Owens🤢 but the last video did me in, LoL. I love your positivity and honesty in responding to people who just like to hear themselves talk without actually saying anything of substance!!! 💛

[@ElizabethEtherton-Hibpshman]

Yeah he said her name and I was like “noooooo”

[@tamarawyatt9360]

Love your songs at the end of your video’s. You’re a great singer and in a great band!!!! Thanks for standing up for Taylor, a fellow artist and great singer!!!!! Can’t wait to see her Eras tour this fall!!!!!

[@wrighteousj]

O thank you for listening to us!

[@wowza2050]

Idk how true it is but i saw a post that said "I am not a singer that writes her own songs. I'm a songwriter that sings her songs. ~Taylor Swift" and yeah these guys are professional haters

[@chloewu2760]

it's the most accurate statement to describe Taylor tbh ; she writes all of the songs whether its with a cowriter or just herself

[@wrighteousj]

Damn, I relate to that quote

[@AzoreAcai]

This was brave lmao, thank you for caring enough to address this! I think she's reached a level of fame that has dehumanized her to many people. She is used as a weapon for people to try and prove their political points and her name is probably one of the most abused when it comes to clickbait/stir the pot tactics. Many people struggle to admit that she is a normal human woman, a daughter, a friend from school who followed her passion and had a strong family unit behind her backing her up. It really is that simple, she's not this bigger than life figure that is immune to all this blind hatred, I'm sure she's learned by now how to take it on the chin though. Thanks again for defending us fans (the ones that aren't psychos anyway)

[@wrighteousj]

Was genuinely nervous for this one lol

[@josefinasoderholm6488]

She has been getting hate like this since she was 19. The catalyst was Kaney going up on stage interruptions her thank you speech at the VMA’s 2009

[@wendysanchez13]

Why people hate Taylor? - People throw rocks at things that shine. 😉

[@brucebrown3837]

Damnit... beat me to it!

[@hazmania]

Yep! So often, far too often, when someone is murdered their friends and family all say “she was such a wonderful person, warm, kind, caring, really special”, yes, that’s why she was killed. The murderer saw that person shine, felt their glow and wanted to steal those attributes for themselves. In their twisted heads, snuffing out that light gives some of its brightness to them. It doesn’t obviously, but they just can’t stand for someone else to shine. Ditto with Taylor. The haters want to stop her shining so bright, ‘cos that brilliance just underlines that they’re lumps of ugly rock; no shine, no glow, no charisma, just dull, untalented dirt.

[@CesarJoel94]

She shines at being absolutely boring, basic and uninteresting artist

[@kevinmathew2973]

Do you even know the definition of talent, ? I doubt it

[@hazmania]

@@kevinmathew2973 yes, I certainly do! And Ms Swift has a great deal of it. Her grasp of language, literature & eloquence is outstanding; her musical knowledge & ability is equally good; she's a multi-instrumentalist and a business woman of outstanding ability. You are obviously lacking in knowledge, both general and specific. Taylor Swift could certainly put you to shame, her success is obviously beyond your reach and her wealth is deserved. You don't gain that much success, that many awards & accolades or that much success unless you deserve it. She's been a success for more than two decades. What exactly do you do? Apart from throw rocks & make snide comments?

[@dawnstrike]

I’m convinced Candace is simply trolling Taylor for hate clicks. She will latch on to ANY reason to criticize her and run with that far past the breaking point of logic. She had a segment criticizing Taylor for doing a fun high-five with Britany Mahomes, and it was “infantilizing herself”. It’s not objective, it’s not good faith, it’s simply intellectual dishonesty for the greater part.

[@khills]

I mean, that’s Owens’ schtick in a nutshell. But also, conservatives are going to try to crack Taylor however they can, and generate as much hate as they can, cuz they’re terrified of what she might do if she actually told Swifties how to vote. (Even tho the first time she did that she lost, polling data still suggests she had a massive impact on that race.)

[@eperk]

@@khillsThe whole reason they are so terrified of Taylor’s power is because the more people that vote, the worse it is for the GOP. That’s why they’re so focused on making voting as difficult as possible, especially for areas where people are mostly poor or are minorities.

[@AzoreAcai]

well said I completely agree

[@Violet316]

Candace is friends with Kanye, she is doing his dirty work, tearing Taylor down. Kanye doesn't like skinny white girls dominating the charts and getting awards.

[@Violet316]

Candace is friends with Kanye, she is doing his dirty work, tearing Taylor down. Kanye doesn't like skinny white girls dominating the charts and getting awards.

[@ellenclarke351]

It’s misogyny, it’s not different from sports fans. Also the girls spinning in a circle, that’s choreography from that song. I’m not even a swiftie lol

[@kerrisouth]

I think the circle was fans in Buenas Aires. I could be wrong. 😊

[@marcelagiacomara9825]

Taylor knew her singing was her weakness. So she's worked incredibly hard to improve it. Vocal lessons for years. She is her worst critic.

[@wrighteousj]

And that is what deserves respect

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I am a conservative. I have been so disillusioned by conservative talking heads in regards to Taylor Swift. Sure, you can not like her personal politics, but normal people realize we aren’t going to agree with any particular person on any given issue. Because of her politics, everything she does is seen as evil to Taylor. And, idk how you couldn’t want your child to grow up and be successful like she is, is crazy to me.

[@inmyReputation-Era]

Fellow Conservative Swiftie. I love her music, her lyricism, and just who she is as a human being. I had to unfollow Candace on all social media platforms because she’s become so hateful towards everything and everyone.

[@inmyReputation-Era]

@@Amanda679-pg9dx I honestly don’t even know who Charlie Kirk is but I do know Ben Shapiro. I like Ben for the most part but I really don’t pay attention to what most people say about Taylor. They don’t know her personally anymore than we do so their opinions don’t matter anymore than mine. I think she’s a wonderful, giving person who also happens to be incredibly talented. I will keep on thinking the best of her until she proves me wrong.

[@TheTruthAlwaysRevealsItself]

Candace is a narcissist I believe. I can't see any other way to describe her... she is so hateful I also unfollowed her she is nasty and her energy is negative. We need more Taylor's in this world

[@n.p.2653]

'you can not like her politics'....How can any American be against equality and healthcare ?

[@n.p.2653]

​@@inmyReputation-EraBen Shapiro...typical of the GOP, in that they are only interested in culture wars and not improving the country for all. Barbie pissed him off so much...he made a 40 minute video whining about her Barbie ...a plastic toy and character in a movie

[@thatlovelywitch2056]

First of all, you're def like the most attractive musician/content creator I've come across on youtube bro. Secondly, thanks for this video dude. Seriously healed smth in me as a swiftie. You deserve a lifetime's amount of friendship bracelets and cold pillows and I wish you the same amount of success as Ms. Swift 💯💯❤❤ your songs slap

[@wrighteousj]

This is the sweetest comment OF ALL TIME

[@jsunnydaze]

There's an interview with (the late great) Kobe Bryant from 2019 where he talks about Taylor Swift for almost two minutes: "You can't have that level of consistent success and not be a killer. It's impossible." Just look at her re-recording and releasing her first SIX albums to retake some ownership of them. There's two things people need to understand about that: 1) she needs it to sound as close to identical to the original version so that people will listen to (and lease it) over the original, and that's really hard to do when you have a fully matured voice at 30+, to sing and sound the way you did when you were in your early twenties -- and she absolutely nails it; and 2) she wouldn't be able to do that easily, if she had to go get permission from all of the original writers to remake it -- she doesn't have to get permission from the writers because she has ALL the writing ownership. Conservative media loses their sh*t over Taylor because she is a pretty blonde, very Christian, deep family values, self-made and incredibly successful! And also very liberal, empathetic, and generous with both her time and money. They absolutely hate it. I've enjoyed a lot of your TS reactions, I didn't know where this was going to go and if I'd hate it, but in the end, I was right there, mad as hell with you!

[@suga4tea-uk3my]

Jay tackling the tough conversations 👏

[@wrighteousj]

I was so nervous for this vid lol

[@monimoo88]

The biggest misconception is that Taylor’s fanbase is full of teenage girls. Also that most people who are either casual fans or don’t like her at all don’t understand that Taylor brilliantly built her career and fanbase around being just like us. She was nerdy, goofy, kind of shy and awkward when her career began. She often shared her life with us via MySpace posts, tumblr posts, messages, gifts she picked out and hand delivered to fans homes for Christmas. Paid off college tuitions, paid for new homes for fans who lost them in fires, showed up to baby showers, weddings, birthday parties and proms fans invited her too. She marketed herself as everyone’s bestie, and she built loyalty through it. We’ve read literal pages from her diaries, we’ve met her mom, dad and brother. She created the parasocial relationship most celebrities shame and denounce with fans and she nursed and tended to it diligently.

[@STARK0181]

Is that parasocial relationship a good thing though?? The reality is most of Taylors fans aren't her besties and don't know her.

[@mallorymyers7525]

In the first half of her career, she absolutely dedicated herself to cultivating and nuturing parasocial relationships like no other.

[@mayadavis1375]

Sooo much respect for you for making this! It’s honestly so nice to see a man giving her the respect she so clearly deserves, and even though that shouldn’t be a surprise or a rarity, it sadly still is. Keep making videos!!

[@kawaiibobcat3490]

50 year old Swiftie here 🤣. Wasn’t a Swiftie until AFTER attending the Eras tour with my daughter last year. It was an amazing experience and every encounter with other people was fun and uplifting. Now that I’ve gone through and watched all her documentaries and listened to every album,,, I’m a fan for life. Has she/done things I may not agree with,,, yes, but that doesn’t take away from her amazing talent and love for her fans.

[@MysteryWillow.2013]

Love love love how you approached this, you are amazing Jay ❤ I wish nothing but the best for your band in 2024 and onwards

[@wrighteousj]

Thank you!

[@bellapeterson94]

As soon as someone makes such fame and success that taylor has, people has to rip them apart. Mostly people will comment and not even know what they are talking about. They listen to 4-5 songs on the radio and then decide. But honestly the more these people hate , the more she grows to higher levels fame. So thank you all idiots👏🏻 we appreaciate you growing the swiftie fandom every day! Also i will never understand how people have any energy to hate on people. Like when i don’t like a person thats famous i just don’t listen to the music or block them on social media if they pop up too much. Like move on to what you like. Great breakdown👏🏻👏🏻

[@casandrarhodan2602]

They been hating on Beyoncé the same way!

[@meraki664]

@@casandrarhodan2602 and thats why these queens keep growing 😍😍 im more of a swiftie but i do love some of beyonce songs and i realy like her vocal

[@MSerrada1]

Thank you for being just a good person...that came through loud and clear in this video. FYI: Candace Owens is an extreme rightwing mouthpiece, and they are sh!tting scared of Taylor and her potential impact on politics.

[@moniquemarzini9624]

My daughter is a huge swiftie, I started really looking into Taylor's music after my daughter went to a concert at Gillette. It was a cold rainy day and Taylor came out and performed her entire set in the outside stadium because she didn't want to disappoint her fans. I then let my daughter drag me to the Eras movie and now I am a solid fan. Not only is she talented but she is a great human, She consistently gives back to the fans, charities, workers on her tour and the cities that she tours in. She deserves her success on multiple level. PS I am starting to appreciate your music as well and hope these videos bring your band and music the attention it deserves.

[@aleksandrap.5088]

I also came here to say that if you like Wildert Dreams, you'll like Long live. Song about her fans and band with a bit of a rock feeling to it, but she's also creating another world, full of fantasy to tickle your dorky side but also epic with a touching, emotional bridge and then a drop chorus. Always makes me emotional. It's in my top 5. PS. LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!!

[@wrighteousj]

Ooooo ok ok! And thank you for supporting us!

[@elizabethjulia20]

@@wrighteousj For the record, besides the fantasy imagery I think you'll appreciate that she wrote it for her band and fans. Most of her band has been with her since her first studio album (Paul on guitar and Amos on base, Mike her band lead I'm pretty sure), and when she was doing her rerecordings, specifically during and post covid when she wasn't able to tour she had her touring band record for the album instead of studio musicians (also brought back old members like her fiddle player and backup singer from her country days). SO basically "Long live" is super meaningful and I think you'll appreciate it.

[@catharineerwin4007]

70 year old Swiftie here 🤗. I was a fan at 65 , then Reputation Tour made me a full on believer!

[@user-dy2zy8rd2t]

How pathetic--you,like me, lived in an era when artists were lifelong practitioners of their craft,and set standards of excellence in their performances(if certainly not their lives),that endure to this day.I wonder where TS will be when she is in her 70's,80's,and 90's---still performing like Bing Crosby,Frank Sinatra,and Tony Bennet all were,until their deaths??

[@heathercochrane2207]

You're not pathetic, it's pathetic to peruse comments about an artist you hate, then lash out at the people who are happy.

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I’ve heard so many say that the vibe at her concerts are just different tho. That it’s more of a collective experience versus just a bunch of people having an experience. Like a unity

[@ashmarie1370]

I'm sure a lot of other swifties would agree with this do you want to know the honest truth about why her fans love her it's because she understands The Human Experience she puts what a lot of people are feeling to paper she makes you feel something and her word play is insane and it's really good that is why we love her. She also just makes it fun and a safe space to just be yourself unapologetically.🤷‍♀️

[@nickybull2361]

Yes yes yes!!!

[@batteredskullsummit9854]

No she knows how to churn out trite garbage anyone with a pulse and a basic understanding of English can relate to

[@crystalg4333]

Music is such a personal and passionate preference. You do bond in a way with the artist bc you relate and if you don’t relate then you don’t get the hype. People just take it too far with her. Media doesn’t help. Listened to City of Sound this week add to the playlist people!

[@wrighteousj]

Thank you!

[@usagimc]

People who hate her want to hate her. They have some chip on their shoulder and will twist some part of her life/music to be offended by. Or they may not even know why. Boils down to they want to hate and feel superior. I can understand the stubborn position because I do it myself on certain topics. I have had friends recommend things to me and if the timing is off I just dig my heels and stay away. Even if it is popular and probably would be something that I have enjoyed in the past. I just won't do it. But at least I know I am being irrational and I don't hate on the thing. (Ie. To this day I have not watched Game of Thrones, or Death Note) I personally don't want to go through the painful journey those shows take you through. I acknowledge that they are great shows, I just don't want to go there. I am have recently become a bit of a swiftie and have been enjoying this journey immensely. Love your videos!

[@josefinasoderholm6488]

Do they actually think Taylor wrote Mean about them?! Taylor has approximately 500 million fans worldwide… That wouldn’t have happened if she didn’t do amazing music. Men worshiping bands like Metallica, kiss (dressing up wearing full makeup) or supporting a sports team are NEVER frowned upon.. but Taylor Swift fans are hated on 🙄 And to add to what you said in the video. Taylor is also going to war for producers getting paid fairly because as it is the producers don’t normally want to work on songs if they aren’t co-writer’s because then they don’t get paid. Jack Antonof tho has chosen to produce her songs even if she has written 100% of the song. If producers would get paid even when they don’t co-write would change the music industry. So, she’s not fighting battles just for her self.

[@brentspoth1075]

brads and chads!! I'm a male KC fan and started looking into her stuff only recently. Being a 60 year old male, my daughter is having the time of her life calling me a swifty. Not in love with all her music but I am truly impressed with her as a person, musician, performer and business woman. Haters are going to hate, fakers will fake, you need to calm down!

[@damonsgirl7928]

I read that she sang 44 songs in her Eras Tour Concerts. I have never, ever heard of any musician that could do that.

[@thinedge]

It's been 44 songs for 3 1/2 hours! since the tour began. Thats with 2 surprise acoustic songs in the middle that change with every performance. It's longer now. In Australia she started doing 2 or 3 song mashups for both those 2 songs. So now it's like 46-48 songs. That is repeated 3-4 times a weekend. She gives 100% for every show. Amazing endurance for every performance.

[@bandlover341]

Totally unrelated but you would be an excellent Clark Kent/Superman

[@hughmse]

What that woman said, we call in psychology "projecting." She must be BITTER.

[@nmswjm]

Candace Owens’s brand is to be a hate provocateur. Her whole public-facing identity is about anger and hate. It stands to reason that she would take shots at Taylor to make a buck. She’s way too toxic for me. I can’t listen to her so thank you for cutting that one short. I have nothing to say about those two guys in the last clip. They just seem to be desperately grasping for attention for their little podcast. 🙄 Love your music! Sort of cleansing after all the meanness.

[@wrighteousj]

O that’s sweet thank you for listening!

[@xoxo_0811]

To be honest I'm not too fond of Taylor swift's songs either. But that's purely opinion-based, her style of music just isn't my kind of vibe so that's alright. But I don't HATE anything or anyone. Diff people have diff tastes in music which is ALRIGHT. But straight-up hating that artist for dumb reasons DOES NOT make any sense. You can dislike someone's music, but u can't just HATE a person or the music. Hate is such a strong word for that.

[@yoga4u283]

This video should be called defending taylor swift for 33 mins

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I don’t think she “faked” an accent. I used to do reviews on KZbin. And, it almost never failed that I would do an exaggerated country accent. For no real reason, other than it’s like me having an on screen “persona”…. When I used to be a receptionist, I always answered the phone in a way different manner than I speak in normal conversation. Also, it could be that it was her natural voice and she started taking diction lessons, etc to lose that bit of twang. But, she never had an overly southern twang.

[@RachelDacusAuthor]

Your first guy was funny in slamming Taylor. Candace Owen is a toxic nightmare. Hatemonger, name-caller, the kind of broadcast meant to whip up hatred. There are too many people in this world who thrive on hate. Your channel is always positive and fun! Not to mention your music is fantastic. This was an adventurous post!

[@MoobWorld]

Please react to her singing "Cornelia Street" live in Paris, "seven" in long pond studios, "evermore" (the song) from the Eras Tour, I think these are her best live performances 🩶

[@robbynweimann5709]

You are awesome. You stand up for Taylor and recognise how amazing she is. You are right, people just need something to hate on and just pounce on any thing they come across. Idiots trying to get famous out of spewing hate at Taylor.

[@Brookejay21]

As a person that doesn’t like Taylor music, i think it’s weird to hate on her. Like with anything if I don’t like it I scroll/block/ect. What I will say though even if you hate Taylor she’s great at what she does just might not be peoples preference. Just cause I don’t like her I’m not gonna say she isn’t talented. She also seems like an okay person ( I try not to idolize people I don’t know) so I don’t really get why people go out of their way to hate others. Unless they are an actual horrible human being but Taylor doesn’t fit that so idk.

[@aysegulbet]

Why do people hate her music this much? That is shocking to see. If you don’t like it then don’t listen it bro 😅

[@ashleyc7095]

20:02 first number one record was fearless 2009. Max martin didn't come until red in 2012.

[@wrighteousj]

Note: These videos will be to bring a different perspective of an artist that people hold strong opinions against, to maybe change the way they see someone and also laugh at ourselves in the process!

[@khills]

Oh boy. I kind of envy the fact that you don’t know who Candace Owens is. I’m glad to hear you’ve watched Miss Americana - I’m curious how the knowledge from that video will affect some of your reactions (especially to the live performances when she was experiencing an eating disorder). Re: “she switches boys way too fast” - until this year, she had dated a young man for six years. Prior to that, she’d dated someone else briefly, then an 18-month relationship, and then… yes, she had some short, intense, relationships. Common for being 18 to 24 years old. But this isn’t the conservative-approved narrative of relationships for women. Conservatives are terrified of Taylor Swift. Her own version of rock the vote has lead to well over 100,000 new voters registering in just two drives - often in states that until very recently have been GOP strongholds. Until Miss Americana, conservatives could pretend Swift was one of them - and there was actually a serious effort to portray her as a Nazi sympathizer at one point. When she revealed she’s a feminist voting against the GOP the hate came fast and furious. This year, just an Instagram post suggesting people register to vote drove almost 40,000 independent views to a voter registration website. Within days, conservative media was full of things like what Owens is saying here about the Taylor Swift Problem. She’s a “ticking time bomb” because when she decides to fully go into politics, she’s gonna bring a lot of people who value her opinions.

[@jare63]

She dated her ex for 6 years. Thats too fast?

[@disney.daze.55]

And Calvin for 2.

[@Wolfii13]

Amazing video!! 👏👏 It amazes me how much people hate her for no good reason. It's almost funny sometimes how ridiculous they sound.

[@SouthernArtist77]

Celebrities have a large platform and they need to speak out when it’s between right and wrong. That’s what Taylor was doing, I’m here for it. BTW that woman hating on Taylor works at a network that spends a lot of time hating people who are very successful.

[@khills]

I’m so surprised he didn’t know who she is! I… want to live in the world he lives in.

[@theresebell1198]

@@khillsme too!

[@ElizabethEtherton-Hibpshman]

@@khillsamen 😂

[@paigestroman5604]

The lady hating on TS is a conservative so she's shaking in her boots because her views fall on the left of the politics scale. Goes through relationships too quickly? Her last one was 6 years! She never comes across as scared or infantalized. She is confident, a boss and THE MAN...which is a hell of a trick because she's a WOMAN! You're good J. We know you're not responsible for the haters comments. I didn't like the country songs but in my defense, I'm 20 years older and these were songs by a teenage girl writing about her life. I am a Berklee-trained singer/songwriter and even if I didn't like her early stuff, I can see it's value. I've been saying for 20 years that she is a killer songwriter! She's finally getting the accolades she deserves! Having your own record label is HARD. She's surrounded herself with geniuses and makes all her major decisions and doesn't leave it to someone else. The two guys are just BS. In TS words, they all these haters need to calm down!

[@jholt1120]

My daughter took me to the concert & it was AMAZING! I wish I could've heard her better bc the fans were SO LOUD but it was overall a cool experience.

[@photogbrandie5744]

Taylor got so angry at the comments about not being able to write her sophomore album without the help of a bunch of men that she alone wrote all of the songs on her third album. Some of her most beloved songs, like “Long Live,” “Mean,” “Dear John,” and “Back to December” are on that album.

[@mallorycrowe8478]

Your merch is so pretty! Just got a shirt :-) (Currently wearing a 1989 cardigan lol)

[@wrighteousj]

AHHHH thank you!!!! Please post when you get it!

[@GoodnightWarrior]

I appreciate your very self aware, reasonable, logical perspective on Taylor Swift. I enjoyed this video greatly as my introduction to your content, being top recommended video in my feed today. Thanks so much for sharing. I can't stress enough how relaxing and unique your commentary in this video is on societal topics, and obviously Taylor Swift, during this genuine, down to earth, non-gimmicky video. I'll definitely be watching your other videos after being able to strongly relate to your logical thought process and eloquent responses to other creators reliance on cheap salesman-esque tactics and psuedo psychological, very emotionally driven engagement in order to profit. This is akin to a breath of fresh air hearing your smooth voice commentary on multiple highly relevant view points we seem to share and admitting you include minimal retakes in your videos, indicating a very genuine personality that is not only trying to profit off of content but an expression of true self that is admirable. I am from Indiana myself (northern Indiana right by the Michigan border) so your inclusion of your home state might have influenced me enough to be the tipping point of leaving this praise filled comment but thanks for sharing and you're on my radar at the least. Thanks again for sharing your relatable viewpoint while also inadvertently exposing your excellent character at the same time!

[@AngHemenway]

Those guys on the couch have never really listened to her music. I'm not a pop girly. I love rock, I love screamo music, and even before I was a fan I could acknowledge she was talented. Now that I've really listened to her, she's amazing and I love most of her music now.

[@lyric-dawn]

“Infantilize” is never a word I’d put on Taylor. And I’m 47. My stepmom is over 70 and she went to the Eras concert and loved it. That guy refused to call The Chicks what they rebranded themselves as BECAUSE he’s “not a sexist” and clearly doesn’t get why they rebranded… they dropped one word from their name…. what a douchbag! You GET IT! I so appreciate that!

[@sarahjackson2889]

This! She’s never tried to make herself out as younger than she is. People just can’t understand that when she started she WAS a teenager. She was young. But you can literally watch her age through her albums. Her most recent albums reference depression, anxiety, marriage, alcohol, etc. all adult themes. Like the adult she is. Even her break up songs have gotten more mature (you’re losing me is a perfect representation of a long term adult relationship dying out slowly, not a flame out that most young relationships go through).

[@forgotmyname4807]

As someone who is really into psychology, mental health issues, illnesses, disorders etc, people just love to drop the word "narcissist" everywhere n all the time, when they dont even know the complete meaning of it. Like HELLO its a clinical personality disorder called NPD or Narcissist personality disorder, you cannot just simply say that to just anyone, especially someone you dont even know. These dudes dropped a lot of strong words towards her throughout the vid that are really not right.

[@ParsleyBo]

These people thinks they ate. But they don't. 😂

[@cristineramos7558]

You seem a good person and an artist who knows pure soul when he see one, thank you 🥰 haters gonna hate but i think they are just fooling themselves by doing so coz deep inside they know how good Taylor Swift is. 🤷‍♀️

[@sh4dylol]

The last vid got me so mad😂😭😭but i watched till the end for your commentary haha I understand TS isn’t for everyone but people who go out of their way to hate on her, or speak on her based on media trash/stereotypes about her are soooo hilarious to me lmao why bother wasting your breath if you claim to not like her😂😂😂

[@user-to2sc3cm6m]

She moved to Nashville when she was 13 from outside of Reading PA. Her debut came out at 16. Some people do pick up some accents fairly quickly. Or maybe her record company did say turn on a southern accent. ...if you are a teenager with a new record deal and are told to do that, what are you going to do? You'll damn well turn on an accent. And it's not like Reading PA is without its own accent.

[@Mimzislikewhoa]

I love how people say she jumps from guy to guy. Ummm her last relationship was six years long and she’s been in the spotlight from 17-34 of course she’s going to have multiple relationships in that time frame. She deserves more respect.

[@jodyknapp5374]

Great video I don’t understand the hate. I love most of her music. I think people are jealous or misogynist. Male singers write about their relationships too! Lots of women her age date a lot before they find the one guy. Political parties should be worried if they go against issues she feels are important because she has a wonderful voice and sense of justice. She has a terrific fan base. She will encourage people to vote for what they believe in. Oh the horrors. (Sarcasm) I believe her voice is needed in these days of rights being taken away. Thank you Jay for pointing out that she did not need Kayne to take her microphone to make her famous. She was accepting an award for her music. He is a pig of a man and what he and his wife tried to do completely disgusted me. I have enjoyed your reactions to her videos and I agree she needs a rock album.

[@seifahmed5477]

Bro I love ur videos so much! Thank you for covering all these important things. I’ve started listening to your music and I’m enjoying it!

[@wrighteousj]

O thank you for supporting city of sound!

[@wendysilva8749]

Taylor is empowering girls / women... as a 69 year old woman, I love all her messages... this is what people are afraid of!

[@kevinmathew2973]

Empowering depression 😂

[@meraki664]

@@kevinmathew2973 yes thats when i listen to her songs especially from evermore n folklore cuz its just 😭😭

[@eronnoc]

I'm watching this just as Taylor's Eras tour is taking over the UK. I never really paid much attention to her until this month (my music taste is more Led Zeppelin and The Cure!) but having really watched and listened, what I have discovered is a woman who seems to bring a lot of happiness to a lot of people, and a great songwriter (her lyrics are relatable to so many people) and a superb live performer. I like her.

[@user-to2sc3cm6m]

Fans feel connected to Taylor in particular because she's very diaristic in her writing. It feels very personal and a lot of her personal feelings align with things other women feel or have felt. We (her female fans) would write it ourselves of our own lives if only we too were lyrical geniuses who could express ourselves half as well as she does.

[@jessrene]

Real recognizes real 🙌 I knew I stuck around to keep watching your videos for a reason. You get it.

[@armymomot7931]

Symbiotic relationships!!!!💜🙌🏻❤️💚💙

[@LoriTerry-zp2xk]

These people being critical are ridiculous. Anyone hating a girl for how long a person dates someone is dumb

[@Gondalica]

I think Taylor fans need to stop worshipping billionaires. MeatCanyon made the perfect video to explain Taylor Fans.

[@RhondaBush-fu3we]

Why didn’t people like us during middle school/high school…Jealousy…straight up. Just never stops, but who cares????

[@SC_DC..20]

Subscribed!!! Love your reactions. Constructive criticism is fine but the multitude of haters boils down to jealousy. And jealousy is the closest thing to insanity and the haters are exactly that, insanity.

[@TheSofres]

Sounds like Candace needs to work on her inner child. I learned that in therapy. She’s projecting a lot of her own insecurities towards Taylor which is uncalled for. Last relationship Taylor was in was 6 yrs. I’ve never had a problem with her music from when she first started and seeing what she went through but rose above it and donates millions to charities. She’s an amazing Woman!

[@booms02]

Love your objective take on Taylor! This world not just the music world is so complicated and competitive! You are able to see her work for what it is ! She is a story teller and extremely creative in so many ways! I was not a swifty as I was stuck in the world of the 60s and 70’but I love music and can’t find someone in all genres ! You my friend I love for your talent and kindness just as I started following Taylor for the same reasons🥰

[@monimoo88]

Also the dude in the last video saying all her songs are eyes cry drive is probably like three of her songs on her second album lol. And yes she exaggerated her southern accent but she was 14 at the time and trying to be taken seriously in the make dominated country field and being told by the executives in Nashville that if she wanted them to sign her she would have to concede to give all writing and creative control to her team and she could just sing the songs.

[@KarenDanielaGonzálezElizondo]

I really liked your song, btw (I assume it's your song at the end)

[@carolynnewcomb2153]

If definitely takes a certain kind of mindset or thought process for someone who doesn’t like an artist …to actively bash that artist rather than simply choose to not listen to that artist. Like where does the need to tear someone down whose music you don’t like come from? It’s weird and speaks to someone’s lack of character and integrity. Why they so mad? Who hurt them? Sheesh

[@davecolquitt8388]

J where are you from in Indiana? I grew up in Indy... anyway Taylor moved to Nashville and went to school there... as somebody who's moved all over the country and picks up accents naturally... it was her environment. She wasn't faking... she was fitting in

[@khills]

It’s misogyny, mostly. Folks love to hate a successful woman (see song The Man), especially a conventionally pretty white woman. 🤷🏼‍♀️ And A a lot of people hate who they think she is based on media portrayals of her, which are rarely accurate. And the first time she dominated, she was YOUNG - she was only 24, and had had THREE back-to-back successful albums at the time. No one could believe she did it on her own talent, despite her determination to write as much of her own music as possible. And at the same time, no one could believe her shock was genuine at winning - or that she was actually fans of the other musicians she was around. She’d get roundly mocked for being excited to see Madonna on stage, or for enthusiastically singing along to whatever band was performing at the awards shows, and then mocked for being shocked she was winning award after award. Basically, it got to the point she was mocked for breathing - she could do nothing right. A LOT of that is a reflection of what the entertainment industry was like in 2010+ - it was hugely toxic and did a number on all of the women in it.

[@kevinmathew2973]

She has no talent, if you don't know the definition check it up.

[@khills]

@@kevinmathew2973 Sure! Talent is a natural aptitude or skill that can be developed. So tell me, how many instruments do YOU play? And how much are you paid for the lyrics and score you write for individual songs for other performers? How many movies have you directed? Music videos? Stage tours? Because Swift has taken her natural aptitude for writing song lyrics and music and developed them, along with her skills of dancing, singing, playing guitar, banjo, piano, and ukulele, and directing music videos, documentaries, and stage tours to become a billionaire. All of which takes, as per the dictionary definition, talent.

[@kevinmathew2973]

@@khills Firstly I have my own set of talent because I'm a man. Comparing me to a girl, LoL . I can do mimicry, dominated many sports(badminton, go karting) @local level. I have made money from college drawing in seconds and the list goes on and on. I can play piano. I can drink more than 20 dry pegs of alcohol, lol. I was master in virtual games. I can read inverted text. I can hear much better than human range. Lol. Look the point I'm trying to make is that there are so many artists who have the right to claim the top spot like Beyonce/Britney/Gaga.

[@kevinmathew2973]

@@khills are you saying that Taylor Swift is the best musical director of all time 🤣🤣🤣 She is only fanous because she has smartly deceived a certain fanbase to follow a trend by not being oversexual and she is basically the reason for divorces nowadays . Why didn't she rule when she broke out in 2008-2016??. Because the audience were much smarter and listened to engaging pop music

[@khills]

@@kevinmathew2973 Whoa, talk about putting words in my mouth, bro. I said she has talent as a director, not that she was the best ever. Are you that insecure, that you have to make up shit to argue against? That sucks, man. Therapy can help you.

[@thedivinefemme5285]

Sadly, in 2024, some people still can't stand a successful woman. And especially one who is successful for singing about things that matter to women (which ironically...isn't all that different from what matters to men. How many love songs, breakup songs, etc. do male pop stars have? A whole lot.)

[@hughmse]

PS. I LOVE LOVE LOVE "Graves or Gardens." It's a masterpiece ❤.

[@wrighteousj]

O thank you for supporting us!

[@hughmse]

Thanks for making absolutely exquisite music!

[@TLCbaby730]

Please look at my tears ricochet the long ponds session. It's about her rights to her music being sold. Beautiful song

[@pamala049]

I agree that we’re not all expected to appreciate the same art. But when it comes to Taylor,the more you know about her and learn, she is an American treasure. For me, it wasn’t so much the “main stream” music, it was all the other music she does that gets overlooked because it’s not released as a single so no air time. But that music, wow, is stunning.

[@christopherhamilton5557]

I’m shocked that Candace said stuff like that about Taylor… maybe Ben Shapiro was right… Taylor is a performer, song writer, and a mega superstar. The biggest one on the planet at the moment I believe. Candace was making assumptions and generalizations that she would have no way to know.

[@soulfireonfire6423]

She just made another video. That makes it 3-4 videos now. Where she blatantly outright lies about everything! MIT my opinion but based on factual information!

[@aleksandrap.5088]

I really wonder if she'd get this much hate as a man.

[@khills]

No way. Ever see Bieber get even half this hate?

[@aleksandrap.5088]

@@khills girl, imagine if Taylor was engaged in all of the scandals/drama of Bieber and presented such an atrocious behaviour. She's got cancelled for nothing, imagine if she'd actually do something bad.

[@chloewu2760]

@@aleksandrap.5088 would like to thank Kanye and Kim for reputation but yeah people tear down Taylor for no reason and they act like she's not human

[@khills]

@@aleksandrap.5088 Right? Can you imagine if SHE was part of of Hillsong and that had been HER celebrity pastor that she brought in tour with her? It barely even touched him, because male privilege at its finest.

[@dreamchaser7603]

Have you seen Ai imagery of a male celebrity going viral?? It would never happen!! It’s primitive misogyny…

[@QsplLikesU2]

I thought you were a hater when I clicked on the video... Then I listened to you and I realized ur not, you have knowledge and everything... When I was kinda let's say mad you sang Wildest Dreams... I jumped into the air and said: "W!!!"... You deserve more subs u're a W person... Also the song in the end is fucking gud... and yeah... just subbed hehe : D

[@StephanieHealy-wh9cn]

You are correct, there are a lot of people that just love tearing someone down. The ones tearing Taylor down do so without really looking into her or her background. It's like they got the cliff notes off some person's jealous rantings. I'm a Taylor Swift fan but can't claim to be a swiftie because I really don't know enough to be. I know that I love her music. I know from watching the Miss Americana video that she is 34 and she has had 8 serious boyfriends before Travis. I actually think that if you take into consideration the average person, her relationships are less than average. I also know that she is one of the kindest, funniest, and generous people out there. I could tell how horrified you were by what you were listening to tonight. I was too. But after I finish the comment, I will never give those people a second thought. Take care.

[@Yayarhevibe2]

I do not understand for the life of me why people don't like her a lot of it. I think has To Do with people being in secure about politics and whatever which is very stupid. I might not agree with her apologies but she still wondered the best artist on the face of the planet and she's also supernice I've met her. A few times she's one of the nicest people I've ever met in Hollywood.

[@alianne92]

GASPED when you said you watched Miss Americana! Can’t wait to see that one :) Also, these videos got me listening to y’all’s music, and I love your voice! It gives me Steven Tyler mixed with Patrick Stump vibes :) Definitely going on the playlist 🤘

[@wrighteousj]

Oooo thank you for supporting us!

[@Mynamehere000]

Love your take! Love that you’re a swiftie ❤

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I’m pretty sure her 2nd album got her a damn Grammy. So, 20:28 this doesn’t make much sense

[@mommabird2813]

Look I get not liking her, I do, yet they’re merely lying at this point. Just be honest why you don’t like her and folks will have bit more respect for ya at that point, ya know? Also you’re correct btw:)

[@Sassyglbeauty]

@@mommabird2813 I just feel like people don’t even give her a chance. And don’t like her simply because she’s so popular and mainstream.

[@khills]

@@Sassyglbeauty It can’t be the popular and mainstream tho, because they willingly name popular male artists who are mainstream that they like. For the three white dudes, it’s misogyny. For Owens, it’s her performative conservatism. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@iamhiptwo7016]

I'm a mumbler also! I come from a long line of mumblers. It's a proud tradition in my family!

[@ErikalizethHernandez]

I love your videos!!

[@fadingfastt]

People think talking shit about Taylor will get them views. Little do they know that swifties will blow up any video that understands and appreciates Taylor WAY more than hateful videos will get from people defending her. It's why every reaction channel won't stop doing Taylor once they've started. Swifties are such a loving group of people, I wouldn't want to join any other cult 😂

[@wrighteousj]

I mean…I love them 😂

[@aliciastrose2835]

You’re right. I refuse to watch the hateful videos. I just read the comments since the positive comments about TS literally swallow up the negatives!

[@32cilla]

Lol. Im in NWI and Lake county alone has about 7 different dialects...😂😂😂 Love your reactions.

[@KateinVA]

Given when Candace Owens’ comments were made, it’s clear she didn’t actually look into Taylor Swift beyond the rumors. Prior to Travis Kelce, she was in a relationship for six years, so dating back to her mid/late 20s. Who doesn’t date around in their 20s? Is there a single man who hears crap about dating a lot in his 20s? Nope.

[@KateinVA]

Also, the people who say Taylor’s fans are all children & her songs are all about boyfriends who left her haven’t heard a single thing she’s put out in the last decade.