Taylor Swift is reportedly grappling with a “privacy nightmare” she never expected to face. While the pop singer has kept silent publicly, insiders claim she’s deeply upset and feels “betrayed” that personal messages she intended as heartfelt gestures are now being sold to the highest bidder.
Taylor Swift ‘hating’ that her kindness is getting flipped for cash, claims source
According to a music insider who spoke with Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop, Swift is “quietly seething” over the sudden appearance of one of her handwritten notes in a U.K. auction. While the item — a 2017 message she wrote to Liam Payne — has gone viral among fans, a source claims the situation reflects a far larger problem.
“People don’t understand — this is the tip of the iceberg,” the insider alleged. They explained that Swift has written “hundreds of private letters” over the years to friends, collaborators, and industry colleagues. These messages, meant as personal tokens, were never intended to leave the hands of the recipients. “Her kindness is getting flipped for cash,” the source claimed. “She hates that. She feels betrayed every time one appears online.”
The latest note is being sold through Omega Auctions. It offers a glimpse into Swift’s warm and often supportive exchanges with fellow artists. In the message to Payne, dated December 1, 2017, she congratulated him on his success and praised his solo single “Bedroom Floor.” Additionally, she wished him well ahead of their joint performance at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball. Payne himself previously confirmed receiving the note, along with a gift basket, during a 2017 interview.
While the sentimental snapshot thrilled fans, sources say Swift views the sale very differently. The insider told Shuter that Swift worries the leak could spark a wave of similar auctions, particularly as some items can fetch more than £10,000. “She’s worried this could snowball,” the source warned.
Swift has refused to comment on leaked personal material, and there’s no indication she’ll break that pattern now. Still, those around her believe she’s paying close attention to how these sales evolve.
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
