Taylor Swift recently ended Kanye West’s No. 1 streak on the Billboard 200 chart with her newest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” earning the top spot for the 14th time. This caused Kanye West’s latest project, “Vultures 2,” with Ty Dolla $ign to land at No. 2. Swift’s 11th studio album, released in April, garnered 142,000 equivalent album units, while West managed to accumulate 107,000 equivalent album units. The debut of “Vultures 2” in second place marked the end of West’s streak, who had previously released 11 consecutive albums that reached the top spot.
Swift’s fans, affectionately known as the Swifties, took to social media to celebrate the news that her album had surpassed West’s on the charts. Fans expressed their excitement, with one Twitter user writing, “oh taylor swift the legend that you are.” Another fan added, “It’s nice when karma strikes and we’ll get to see it.” The ongoing rivalry between Swift and West goes back to 2009 when the infamous incident at the MTV Video Music Awards sparked their feud.
The feud between Taylor Swift and Kanye West dates back to 2009 when West interrupted Swift as she received the Best Female Video VMA award. Over the years, the tension between the two artists intensified, with West referencing Swift in his song “Famous,” causing controversy and public backlash. The feud reached a peak when Kardashian publicly released clips of a phone call between West and Swift, leading to a public dispute over the song lyrics.
In 2023, Swift reignited the feud when she was profiled as Time magazine’s “Person of the Year,” revealing the emotional toll the controversy had taken on her. Despite attempts to move on from the feud, Swift released a song titled “thanK you aIMee,” seemingly directed at Kardashian. The feud continued to escalate when West name-dropped Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, in his new album. The ongoing drama between the two celebrities has captured the attention of fans and the media alike.
As the feud between Taylor Swift and Kanye West continues to play out in the public eye, fans are left wondering if there will ever be a resolution between the two artists. Swift’s recent victory on the Billboard 200 chart serves as a reminder of the ongoing rivalry between the two musicians. Whether this feud will ever come to an end remains to be seen, but for now, fans are eagerly watching the drama unfold.
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