Published 20:42 IST, January 22nd 2020
Taylor Swift reveals how Kanye's words during the 2009 VMA scarred her memories
In a recent interview, singer Taylor Swift discussed the 2009 VMA Awards, where Kanye West dissed her onstage. She revealed how Kanye's words affected her.
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More than 10 years have passed since the infamous 2009 VMA incident, where Kanye West dissed Taylor Swift on stage. However, even after all this time, it seems that Taylor has not yet forgiven Kanye for his actions. In a recent interview with a magazine, Taylor Swift revealed how Kanye West's message was burrowed deep into her psyche even to this day.
Taylor Swift talks on the infamous 2009 VMA incident and reveals that Kanye West scarred her with his words
During the 2009 VMA Awards, Taylor Swift was awarded the Best Female Video Award for her song, You Belong with Me. However, before she could receive the award, Kanye West took over the stage. He then told everyone there that she did not deserve the award and that Beyoncé should have won it instead. In a recent interview with a magazine, Taylor Swift revealed that this incident had truly scarred her.
Taylor Swift stated that as a teenager who had only been in country music, attending her very first pop awards show was an important event for her. However, somebody stood up and sent her a strong message. Thanks to the interaction, Taylor learnt that she was not respected here and that people thought that she did not belong on this stage.
The singer then spoke about how the incident changed her world and how it affected her career. Taylor Swift took Kanye West's message to heart and she revealed that it had been burrowed deep into her psyche more than anyone knew. Taylor later opened up about how she dealt with the whole spectacle.
Taylor Swift stated that people could push you in one of two ways. She could have just curled up and decided to never go to one of those events ever again. Or, she could work harder than anyone expected her to and try things no one expected, which would hopefully garner her the respect she craved. While Taylor Swift was troubled by Kanye West's words for a long time, she revealed that she did not think too hard about all that stuff now.
20:42 IST, January 22nd 2020