Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood": A Look Back at the Feud with Katy Perry

A Decade-Long Rivalry

The feud between Taylor Swift and Katy Perry has been one of the most talked-about rivalries in the entertainment industry over the past decade. The origin of their conflict is believed to stem from a disagreement over backup dancers, which resulted in Swift losing several dancers to Perry's tour in 2013.

"Bad Blood": A Musical Diss

In 2014, Swift released her single "Bad Blood," which was widely speculated to be a diss track aimed at Perry. The lyrics, which include the line "Cause baby now we got bad blood," seemed to suggest a betrayal and a breakdown in their friendship.

Perry responded to the song through her own subtle references and coded messages in interviews and on social media. The feud continued to simmer for several years, with both artists making veiled digs at each other in their music and public statements.

In 2019, the two singers finally reconciled, with Swift revealing that Perry had sent her a handwritten apology. They have since been seen together at events and have even performed on stage together.