by John Lydon addressed his changing stance on Taylor Swift in an interview with Good Morning Britain.
The interviewer asked about his previous description of Taylor Swift as “incredibly dull” and his apparent change of heart. Lydon explained that his shift in opinion stemmed from interactions with Swift’s fanbase.
“Oh, no. Hypocritically, because her fan base attacked me like they are venomous snakes beyond comparison,” Lydon stated. “Challenge everything you do with their hatred. I want her to get none [of the publicity of this].”
Lydon attempted to soften his stance while maintaining his characteristic wit.
“I don’t hate anybody. Everybody does what they do. We’re all a little bit different in our own different ways,” he said. He then added, “But I’ve got to say I think I look much better than her.”
This clarification followed Lydon’s previous comments about Swift. He had initially criticized her before suggesting a potential collaboration.
The former Sex Pistols frontman’s relationship with Swift’s music has evolved through several unexpected phases over recent months.
Vinyl Me Please documented Lydon’s harsh initial criticism. He had predicted Swift would have “no future at all” in the music industry.
Parade noted the punk icon’s dismissal of Swift’s work. He characterized it as merely a “pop teenage trivia thing” lacking authenticity.
In a surprising development, Channel X94 revealed Lydon’s interest in collaborating with Swift. He suggested that a duet between the unlikely pair could be “intriguing.”
The story showcases a remarkable evolution in perspective. Lydon moved from harsh criticism to potential collaboration. Now he has adopted a more neutral stance following fan backlash. This trajectory highlights the complex relationship between established punk figures and modern pop artists.
