Kanye West has once again stirred the pot, this time claiming that his ongoing feud with Taylor Swift is the reason he has never been invited to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), which has since been deleted, the rapper stated that a few key moments in his career—like his infamous comments about George Bush, his public feud with Swift, and his MAGA hat controversy—have led to him being “blocked” from securing one of the most coveted spots in the music industry.
The Longstanding Feud Between Kanye West and Taylor Swift
West’s latest claim about Swift comes after more than 15 years of animosity between the two stars.
It all started at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, where Kanye interrupted Taylor’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video.
As she was thanking her fans for her win for “You Belong With Me,” Kanye stormed the stage, grabbed the microphone, and declared that Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” deserved the award.
This unforgettable moment has fueled their public feud ever since.
The 2016 Drama: Kanye’s “Famous” Lyrics and Taylor’s Denial
While things seemed to calm down in the years after the VMA incident, the feud reignited in 2016 when Kanye released his song “Famous.”
In the track, he referred to Taylor with a controversial line about her owing him sex.
Kanye claimed that Taylor had given him her blessing to use the lyric, but Taylor firmly denied this.
The situation escalated further when Kim Kardashian released a recording of a phone call between Kanye and Taylor that seemed to back up his version of events.
However, a leaked video later contradicted this, showing that Kanye never actually consulted Taylor about the infamous line.
The Taylor Swift Response: A Public Struggle and Survival Through Music
Taylor, meanwhile, has always maintained her side of the story.
In interviews, she’s opened up about how the public shaming she received during this time affected her mental health.
In 2019, she revealed to Vogue how the scandal inspired her to write music like “Look What You Made Me Do” and “This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things,” which allowed her to process the emotional toll.
Despite the constant media attention, Taylor said that creating music was her way of preserving her mental health.
Kanye’s Relationship with Jay-Z and the Super Bowl Controversy
Kanye’s relationship with Jay-Z, who has been a key figure in the Super Bowl halftime show decisions since 2019, has also been strained.
The two hip-hop giants had a falling out in 2016, which has led to ongoing tension.
West’s recent comments, including derogatory remarks about Jay-Z’s children, further distance him from the possibility of reconciliation.
With Jay-Z having a hand in the Super Bowl’s live music partnership, it seems unlikely Kanye will be invited to perform anytime soon.
The Road to Redemption: Can Kanye Mend Fences?
While Kanye’s comments about Taylor Swift may seem like just another chapter in the drama between the two, it’s clear that his ongoing conflicts with both Swift and Jay-Z have kept him from reaching certain career milestones.
The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the biggest platforms for any artist, and West’s claims about being “blocked” from this opportunity highlight the lasting consequences of his public controversies.
Whether Kanye can repair his relationships with these influential figures—and, in turn, secure a Super Bowl performance—remains to be seen.
