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Taylor Swift has reportedly taken legal action against Kanye West, issuing a cease and desist notice in response to a series of sexually explicit and defamatory social media posts on X (formerly called Twitter). The move follows West’s latest online outburst, which included baseless allegations targeting Swift and other celebrities, reigniting a long-standing feud between the two artists. According to sources cited by The Daily Mail, West, 47, posted a lengthy rant on X, making graphic and unfounded claims about Swift, 35, involving fellow artists Justin Bieber, 31, and Harry Styles, 31.
The posts, described as misogynistic and harassing, accused Swift of engaging in sexual encounters with both stars simultaneously, without providing any evidence. West also referenced his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, in crude terms, claiming that Swift influenced his exclusion from performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. so are we gonna let this slide again uh?! this bitch of kanye west talk about harry styles, taylor swift and justin bieber, fuck you kanye west honestly, keep their names out of your fucking mouth 🖕this man should be in jail and be banned to this app, do something @elonmusk .
pic.twitter.com/4bO2Am6u4i — ᯓ★ laure • saw louis x2 𓊍z (@zquadrry28x) April 10, 2025 Kanye West said that Justin Bieber and Harry Styles ran a train on Taylor Swift ‘On everything this tweet 1000% true’😭 pic.
twitter.com/2oggo6PZtn — sea✰ (@destroynectar) April 10, 2025 Kanye West says that Justin Bieber, Harry Styles and Taylor Swift slept together pic.twitter.
com/8Kqa6NCxcn — 6ixBuzzTV (@6ixbuzztv) April 10, 2025 According to The Daily Mail, a source close to Swift stated, “Kanye went too far this time. His claims are not just false; they’re defamatory. This isn’t just gossiping.
This is sexually harassing a woman, defaming her, and trying to harm her and her career.” The cease and desist notice serves as a formal demand for West to stop making such statements, acting as a final warning before potential further legal action. Swift’s team reportedly felt compelled to act due to the severity of the allegations, which they believe crossed a legal boundary.
A History of the Feud Between West & Swift The conflict between Swift and West dates back to 2009, when West interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, asserting that Beyoncé deserved the award. The incident sparked a public feud that escalated over the years, notably with West’s 2016 song Famous from his studio album The Life of Pablo, which included controversial lyrics about Swift. A leaked phone call involving West, Swift, and Kardashian further fueled tensions, with Swift later describing the ordeal as a “mass public shaming” that deeply affected her mental health, as she told Vogue in 2019.
Swift has largely avoided engaging publicly with West’s recent provocations, focusing instead on her career, which includes record-breaking tours and multiple Grammy wins. However, West’s latest posts, which also drew criticism for targeting other figures like Madonna and Kardashian, prompted a swift response from Swift’s legal team. Sources close to Styles expressed his frustration, noting he has had no contact with Swift in years and finds West’s remarks “disrespectful” and unwarranted.
West’s history on X includes prior bans for offensive content, and his account was briefly deactivated in February 2025 following another controversial rant about Swift and the Super Bowl. The rapper’s behaviour has drawn widespread condemnation, with commentators like Piers Morgan labelling his trajectory as a “sad, pathetic downfall” from a celebrated artist to a polarising figure. Taylor Swift's bombshell legal action against Kanye after shocking sex smear about star and two A-list men.
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co/k78SpU19U9 — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) April 10, 2025 As of now, Swift has not commented publicly on the cease and desist, and West has not issued a formal response to the legal notice. Swift's fans are expressing support for her decision to take a stand against what they view as targeted harassment. Whether this legal action will de-escalate the feud or lead to further confrontation remains uncertain, but it marks a significant moment in the ongoing saga between two of music’s biggest names.
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