John Lydon’s latest remarks about Taylor Swift have sparked a strong reaction from her dedicated fanbase. The former Sex Pistols frontman didn’t hold back in a recent interview, offering a blunt take on Swift’s music and her future. His comments quickly spread online, drawing backlash from Swifties.
Here are more details about the controversy and backlash.
Swifties upset over John Lydon’s comment on Taylor Swift
John Lydon’s recent comments about Taylor Swift have sparked a wave of backlash from her devoted fanbase. The former Sex Pistols frontman, known for his outspoken nature, dismissed Swift’s success, calling her “incredibly dull” and criticizing the elaborate nature of her career. He also added, “She’s got no place to go, so it’s gone into swishy ballroom-gown vibe. She’s going to be another one of those that ends up in Vegas, because that’s the only place left and that’s no future at all, is it?” (via NME)
Swift’s fans, known as Swifties, were quick to react, taking to social media to defend the singer. Many criticized Lydon’s remarks, arguing that he failed to recognize the impact of modern pop artists. One user wrote on X, “So basically, no one hardly knows who he is, so to be relevant he mentions these two. Enjoy your 5 minutes of resurgence fame John, while they enjoy their hits, sold out stadium tours and millions.”
Another commented, “He’s the one with hardly any money, one is a billionaire the other $400 million.”
Beyond Swift, Lydon also took aim at Lady Gaga, stating that he doesn’t “like her as a human being.” This only added to the backlash.
Swift has not responded to the controversy, and seems to be focusing on her music and upcoming projects. Meanwhile, her fans continue to defend her and push back against Lydon’s take.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
