Published 21:27 IST, December 13th 2019
Taylor Swift shades Scooter Braun during her 'Woman of the Decade' speech | Watch
Taylor Swift won the first-ever Billboard’s 'Woman of the Decade' Award. During her acceptance speech, she shaded Scooter Braun and Big Machine Records
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Taylor Swift was recently awarded first-ever Billboard’s 'Woman of Decade' Award. During her acceptance speech, she called out Scooter Braun and also talked about her on-going feud with her former record label.
Taylor Swift snubs Scooter Braun in her speech
Taylor Swift has w become first woman to win Billboard’s 'Woman of Decade' award. In her acceptance speech, Taylor talked about problems women face in music industry. She also highlighted her personal struggles in industry.
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But one of most talked-about moments from her speech was when she detailed her struggle with private equity and how Scooter Braun purchased her music. She stated that unregulated private equity has affected her personally. She said that people are coming in and buying an artist’s music like it is a piece of real estate. statement was a reference to Braun buying her music catalogue from her former music label Big Machine. It led to Scooter Braun blocking her to perform her previously recorded songs.
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Taylor Swift went on to state that this acquisition by Braun happened without her approval, consultation, or consent. She also revealed that, to this day, ne of investors have contacted her or her team for due diligence.
She also talked about how during her struggle with Braun and Big Machine Records she found support from women in music industry. Taylor Swift said that unified act of support by women in industry has become an unforgettable moment for her.
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During her speech, Taylor Swift highlighted importance of having more women in position of power and executive roles, A&R meetings, and in recording studios. Taylor also paid hom to several legendary female artists like Megan e Stallion, Lizzo, and fellow Billboard awardee Billie Eilish who won 'Woman of Year' hour.
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Take a look at Taylor Swift’s entire speech here:
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11:46 IST, December 13th 2019