Anthony Fantano on Olivia Rodrigo/Taylor Swift: “I feel like when it comes to Olivia, Taylor’s almost taking a Nicki Minaj type approach. The way that Nicki is sort of like very confrontational & directly against anybody of this new generation who’s replacing her in terms of importance & relevancy.”
I thought Taylor was more like “You can share the space but never forget your place” she’s obviously far more subtle than Nicki but in the beginning I always felt Nicki didn’t mind but they had to always make sure everyone knew she was “Queen” .
Krustybabushka on
meinhun on
Good that Fantano is saying this, mainly because I think he’s one of the only people whose life Swifties can’t ruin
TiredConfusedLlama on
insecure losers who’ve made their whole self worth dependent on being no.1, regardless of whether you’re actually doing something good/useful, will suddenly crumble when that no.1 spot is taken away, even more so when that someone is actually much better than you.
1exp1 on
Tbh it’s spot on
LittleSodaPop13 on
I have to agree. Taylor seems unable to let new artists bloom or she’s at least afraid of them.
thebitsyitsyspider on
The crazy irony is Taylor’s new album has SO many stolen melodies as well.
brownbitch8 on
He is right. Also if you notice, the people in her circle (who’s music she praises) have a really mediocre discography (mid music has its place too before you come attacking me) think: sombr, Camila cabello , Selena Gomez I could go on.
When she feels threatened, she doesn’t like them and then whatever is happening here happens.
I really dislike TS. Anyways her music is all shit now since Folklore and Evermore so Im not crying.
urgasmic on
the uplifting of sombr is so indicative of this because huh??
TiredConfusedLlama on
“Number one is a false title. You spend the rest of your life defending it” – Miles Davis
wolf_at_the_door1 on
The difference is approach. TS is passive aggressive and petty. She doesn’t confront OR directly but will do just about everything in her power to stymie her. Nicki is at least direct and aggressively lets her thoughts known no matter how vile they are. I respect Nicki more honestly because at least shes honest.
LivinInAhaze- on
Nobody that has 2 billion dollars can be the victim in this scenario. He articulates what I don’t like about her so well that I’m now a fan of someone I had never heard of before a year ago.
oo_Maleficent_oo on
Thanks for the reminder to go stream Olivia’s new album
mc-tarheel on
Ok_Astronomer5738 on
I don’t care how many downvotes I get I’ll always leave a negative comment about Taylor Swift
Fast_Situation4509 on
Taylor’s been riding high on borrowed time, given the decreasing quality of her work in the past 5 years.
So, if theres a fall from grace im rooting for, count this as one thats long overdue.
In my opinion.
ItsFunkyKong on
I heavily agree and I’m glad somebody said it.
Taylor Swift always has a certain insecurity it feels like with her music, between the variants to game the system, blocking new artists, etc etc.
It feels like even after 20 years at the top, she can *never* just let her music speak for itself and stand on it’s own merits.
is_not_HAL9000 on
I’ve been saying this for years. I keep up with rap girl drama and there are honestly so many similarities in the way these two treat new artists. Nicki, like Taylor, is (or was) also very “welcoming” to new rap girls until they show a little too much potential. She doesn’t mind giving a shout out or a feature when she thinks the artist is going to be a one-hit or two-hit wonder. When they show that they might be the new queen of rap? She starts a problems every single time.
No-Succotash-5078 on
Taylor played Monopoly as a kid and ran with it.
pearshaped34 on
I would love to know if Taylor Swift actually regrets this now that it’s still coming up years later or if she still thinks it was the right move. I know it’s not affecting her own fanbase or streaming numbers, but I do think her reputation took a hit and doesn’t seem to have bounced back from it. It’s not like she actually needed any of the money shes getting from Olivia’s song.
I’m sure we’ll never know as she’ll never talk on it.
Competitive_Sky3016 on
taylor’s antics made me listen to olivia’s new album out of spite. it’s really good. thanks taylor!
i finally see why taylor’s so insecure – olivia’s songs are much better than anything taylor could ever produce. life of a showgirl is a joke compared to this
throwawtphone on
I am old. I am also a major audiophile. Love love love all kinds of music.
Sour was a solid record from start to finish and I was not the target audience by any means.
Personally i would take Olivia and Adele over Taylor.
And Taylor is a talented. I love a few of her songs. I find her bland. Solid song writer, good musician and has a good voice. It just is bland to me.
djt_deathcountdown on
I’ll never understand why TS has so many fans. Her music is bland af
goldenstrwberries on
I was a huge Swiftie from 05 to the time she tried to take Olivia down. I love her music pre Poets Department but she’s shown her true colors and I hate her for it.
doopysnogg on
I mean I generally don’t take Fantano seriously when it comes to women’s affairs, given his misogynistic tendencies. But in this case he sort of has a point
Bile-duck on
>You been in the game like 16 years.. you need to compare yourself to YOUR peers . . .
>
Loud_Latte_214 on
If she released something once at the same time, oaky it’s fine. But the most recent seems like a purposeful decision.
Why didn’t she release the Toy Story variants on, idk, the movie release date?
enolaholmes23 on
Taylor is such a backhanded bully. She forced Olivia to give her writing credits for just the vibe of the song being similar. Yet Cruel Summer was itself a direct copy of the chorus in Loona’s Kpop song. And then to top it all off, Taylor made a copycat song of Olivia’s “get him back!” (Imginnagetyouback) just to rub it in that she could do whatever she wanted.
And now she’s pulling the same bs with copying the title from Gracie Abrams’ song (i knew it i know you)
-this_bitch- on
One of my biggest irritations is what he mentioned about Swifties and their narrative that she didn’t know. Anytime there’s a critique related to Taylor’s actions, it’s always “someone else on her team”. Like cmon.
I’d have a lot more respect for her role here if she stood 10 toes on business. I wouldn’t agree with it, but I’m tired of the lack of acknowledgement of her responsibility. She’s turning 37 in a few months like can we hold her accountable at some point lol
somebigface on
A rich white person pulling the ladder up behind them? Now I’ve seen everything.
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Yeah I see the general comparison
Too early for comments 😔
I thought Taylor was more like “You can share the space but never forget your place” she’s obviously far more subtle than Nicki but in the beginning I always felt Nicki didn’t mind but they had to always make sure everyone knew she was “Queen” .
Good that Fantano is saying this, mainly because I think he’s one of the only people whose life Swifties can’t ruin
insecure losers who’ve made their whole self worth dependent on being no.1, regardless of whether you’re actually doing something good/useful, will suddenly crumble when that no.1 spot is taken away, even more so when that someone is actually much better than you.
Tbh it’s spot on
I have to agree. Taylor seems unable to let new artists bloom or she’s at least afraid of them.
The crazy irony is Taylor’s new album has SO many stolen melodies as well.
He is right. Also if you notice, the people in her circle (who’s music she praises) have a really mediocre discography (mid music has its place too before you come attacking me) think: sombr, Camila cabello , Selena Gomez I could go on.
When she feels threatened, she doesn’t like them and then whatever is happening here happens.
I really dislike TS. Anyways her music is all shit now since Folklore and Evermore so Im not crying.
the uplifting of sombr is so indicative of this because huh??
“Number one is a false title. You spend the rest of your life defending it” – Miles Davis
The difference is approach. TS is passive aggressive and petty. She doesn’t confront OR directly but will do just about everything in her power to stymie her. Nicki is at least direct and aggressively lets her thoughts known no matter how vile they are. I respect Nicki more honestly because at least shes honest.
Nobody that has 2 billion dollars can be the victim in this scenario. He articulates what I don’t like about her so well that I’m now a fan of someone I had never heard of before a year ago.
Thanks for the reminder to go stream Olivia’s new album
I don’t care how many downvotes I get I’ll always leave a negative comment about Taylor Swift
Taylor’s been riding high on borrowed time, given the decreasing quality of her work in the past 5 years.
So, if theres a fall from grace im rooting for, count this as one thats long overdue.
In my opinion.
I heavily agree and I’m glad somebody said it.
Taylor Swift always has a certain insecurity it feels like with her music, between the variants to game the system, blocking new artists, etc etc.
It feels like even after 20 years at the top, she can *never* just let her music speak for itself and stand on it’s own merits.
I’ve been saying this for years. I keep up with rap girl drama and there are honestly so many similarities in the way these two treat new artists. Nicki, like Taylor, is (or was) also very “welcoming” to new rap girls until they show a little too much potential. She doesn’t mind giving a shout out or a feature when she thinks the artist is going to be a one-hit or two-hit wonder. When they show that they might be the new queen of rap? She starts a problems every single time.
Taylor played Monopoly as a kid and ran with it.
I would love to know if Taylor Swift actually regrets this now that it’s still coming up years later or if she still thinks it was the right move. I know it’s not affecting her own fanbase or streaming numbers, but I do think her reputation took a hit and doesn’t seem to have bounced back from it. It’s not like she actually needed any of the money shes getting from Olivia’s song.
I’m sure we’ll never know as she’ll never talk on it.
taylor’s antics made me listen to olivia’s new album out of spite. it’s really good. thanks taylor!
i finally see why taylor’s so insecure – olivia’s songs are much better than anything taylor could ever produce. life of a showgirl is a joke compared to this
I am old. I am also a major audiophile. Love love love all kinds of music.
Sour was a solid record from start to finish and I was not the target audience by any means.
Personally i would take Olivia and Adele over Taylor.
And Taylor is a talented. I love a few of her songs. I find her bland. Solid song writer, good musician and has a good voice. It just is bland to me.
I’ll never understand why TS has so many fans. Her music is bland af
I was a huge Swiftie from 05 to the time she tried to take Olivia down. I love her music pre Poets Department but she’s shown her true colors and I hate her for it.
I mean I generally don’t take Fantano seriously when it comes to women’s affairs, given his misogynistic tendencies. But in this case he sort of has a point
>You been in the game like 16 years.. you need to compare yourself to YOUR peers . . .
>
If she released something once at the same time, oaky it’s fine. But the most recent seems like a purposeful decision.
Why didn’t she release the Toy Story variants on, idk, the movie release date?
Taylor is such a backhanded bully. She forced Olivia to give her writing credits for just the vibe of the song being similar. Yet Cruel Summer was itself a direct copy of the chorus in Loona’s Kpop song. And then to top it all off, Taylor made a copycat song of Olivia’s “get him back!” (Imginnagetyouback) just to rub it in that she could do whatever she wanted.
And now she’s pulling the same bs with copying the title from Gracie Abrams’ song (i knew it i know you)
One of my biggest irritations is what he mentioned about Swifties and their narrative that she didn’t know. Anytime there’s a critique related to Taylor’s actions, it’s always “someone else on her team”. Like cmon.
I’d have a lot more respect for her role here if she stood 10 toes on business. I wouldn’t agree with it, but I’m tired of the lack of acknowledgement of her responsibility. She’s turning 37 in a few months like can we hold her accountable at some point lol
A rich white person pulling the ladder up behind them? Now I’ve seen everything.