Ye Embraces Taylor Swift’s Famous Track ‘Shake It Off’ in a New Video From a Maldives Party

Published 01/01/2025, 7:05 PM CST

Taking Kanye West's name, now known as Ye's and Taylor Swift's names, in the same sentence might feel somewhat illegal, but the time has come for true talent to reveal itself. The rapper, who once hated the sight of the pop star, was now spotted grooving to her music in a recent hideout with his wife. The rapper's change of heart is a surprising turn, given their past feud. It seems Ye can no longer deny the appeal of her catchy songs.

Now that Ye's admiration for Swift's music is out in the open, fans are eager to see if this newfound respect will lead to a collaboration or other projects.

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Taking to their X handle, famous Ye scooper GoodAssSub, posted a shocking video of Ye playing Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' at a party in Maldives. Ye, dressed in all black, seemed to be enjoying the music with what fans described as a "Malicious smile". The surprising turn of events sparked curiosity among fans, who were surprised to see the rapper grooving to Swift's hit song.

Taking the surprise a notch higher, Ye switched back to his usual self, head banging to his 2024 hit, 'Carnival' making glitch, as short-lived as six seconds in the party. The sighting has left many wondering if a collaboration between Ye and Swift is in the works, or if it is just one of Ye's unpredictable antiques, baffling fans and music enthusiasts.

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For those unversed, the above-mentioned Ye versus Swift rivalry dates back to the infamous VMAs of 2009.

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At a star-studded VMA award show, an angry Ye stormed the stage, interrupting Swift's acceptance speech. The incident sparked a never-ending heated feud, with both artists trading public jabs. The rivalry took over the music industry, with fans and media outlets further amping it up to the point of naming it a cultural phenomenon, symbolizing the clash of hip-hop and pop.

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The rivalry persisted for years, with both artists referencing each other in interviews and songs. The feud was marked by periods of relative calm, followed by explosive public exchanges, dragging in various third parties. Despite efforts to squash the beef, the tension between Ye and Swift remains the same. While the artists have not been engaged in any encounter recently, their fandoms, however, do not tolerate the sight of each other.

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What are your thoughts on Ye's surprising stunt at the in-house party? Are you as baffled as the fans are? Let us know in the comments below.

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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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