A Father’s Retribution? Here Is the Daughter Connection to Taylor Swift’s Calling Out by Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl

Published 06/24/2024, 2:03 AM EDT

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Taylor Swift has a tendency to get into bad blood or a cold war with almost every artist in the pop music industry, for nothing if not for the fervent swifties. Her latest opponent being the Grohls, David Grohl took a recent dig at the ‘Folklore’ singer. While the dig is all over the internet, one hardly knows the reason behind the same. The Foo Fighters’ musician indeed launched a fresh attack on the pop Icon. However, beneath the musician, there is a father who has made the feud personal. 

Swiftie's harassment of Grohl's daughter has sparked a paternal instinct, fueling his criticism of Swift and her devoted fanbase, revealing a deeper motivation behind the public spat.

What happened between Violet Grohl and Taylor Swift?

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David Grohl's criticism of Taylor Swift is apparently rooted in the online harassment his daughter, Violet Grohl, faced from Swifties, suggest netizens. Earlier this year, his teenage daughter took to her X handle to criticize Swift's use of a private jet, questioning, "Why can't Taylor Swift just drive like everyone else?" Her comments sparked a backlash from Swift's fans, leading to her account deactivation. There have been no further updates from the same account and has been deactivated ever since. 

Violet Grohl had also downplayed the severity of AI-generated porn images of Swift circulating online, distinguishing them from sexual assault. Her remarks drew further ire from Swifties, resulting in her departure from the platform. The harassment has seemingly prompted Dave Grohl's public disapproval of Swift and her devoted fanbase, expressing how quickly the feud had turned personal.

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What exactly did David Grohl say to slam Taylor Swift?

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Dave Grohl appeared to take a subtle jab at Taylor Swift during the Foo Fighters’ concert at London Stadium. He mentioned ‘The Eras Tour’ was happening nearby garnering boos for the pop iocn, which further angered the Swifties online. Grohl warned that facing Taylor Swift's wrath was not desirable, hinting at her reputation for clashing with critics. His comments might have been motivated by the online harassment of his daughter at the hands of Swift's fans.

Grohl continued, saying the Foo Fighters' tour was dubbed the "Errors Tour" due to their numerous eras and mistakes. He emphasized that they deliver authentic live performances, implying that Swift's concerts might lack the same raw energy. By highlighting their differences, Grohl drew a clear line between the Foo Fighters' genuine approach and Swift's highly-produced shows. His remarks sparked a lively debate among fans and critics alike.

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Shraddha Suman

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

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