Home Entertainment Billie Eilish Seеmingly Takes Another Swipе at Taylor Swift, Calling Three-Hour Concеrts ‘Psychоtic’ Amid Allеged Fеud as They Battlе for Billboard’s Tоp Spоt

Billie Eilish Seеmingly Takes Another Swipе at Taylor Swift, Calling Three-Hour Concеrts ‘Psychоtic’ Amid Allеged Fеud as They Battlе for Billboard’s Tоp Spоt

Entertainment — 05/27/2024

Billie Eilish has been accused of subtly criticizing Taylor Swift amid their competition for the top spot on the Billboard album chart following their recent releases.

Billie Eilish has been accused of shading Taylor Swift amid their battle for the top spot on the Billboard album chart following the releases of their respective albums; seen in 2019

Though the two have previously expressed admiration for each other, some social media users now believe they are feuding. This speculation arose after Eilish called three-hour concerts “psychotic” in a recent interview. Speaking on Stationhead after releasing her new album, Нit Me Hard and Soft, Eilish, 22, criticized lengthy shows, saying, “Nobody wants that. You guys don’t want that. I don’t want that. I don’t even want that as a fan.” She added that even her favorite artist wouldn’t hold her interest for three hours.

While the superstars have publicly gushed over each other in the past, some social media users are convinced the pair are feuding following an interview Eilish gave, in March, in which she slammed artists that put out multiple editions of their albums on vinyl

Swift’s fans, known as Swifties, quickly defended the 14-time Grammy winner, whose Eras Tour features three-hour-plus performances. Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, similarly, ranged from two and a half to three hours.

Eilish, ultimately, tried to clear up matters by posting a simple statement to her Instagram Story, alongside a link to the Billboard article, showing that she didn't single Taylor or any other performers out

Interestingly, just last year, Eilish had praised both Swift and Beyoncé for their lengthy performances, calling them “filled with so many incredible moments” for their fans. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, she described Swift as an “untouchable superstar.”

Despite her best efforts, Eilish raised eyebrows, yet again, while appearing on Stationhead following the release of her new album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, while slamming stars that put on three-hour shows (seen in March 2024)

Eilish’s comments follow her criticism of artists releasing multiple vinyl editions of their albums, which she called wasteful. Though she didn’t nаme Swift directly, many fans saw it as a jab at Swift, who has released numerous vinyl versions. Eilish reiterated her stance in a Billboard interview in March, denouncing the practice for its environmental impact.

Previously, Eilish praised both Swift and Beyoncé for being able to 'put on a show that long' and fill it 'with so many incredible moments' for their fans (Swift and Eilish seen hugging at the 2024 Grammy Awards in February)

Despite her critiques, Eilish’s album Happier Than Ever had eight vinyl variations, but she noted they were made from recycled materials. She emphasized her frustration with artists prioritizing sales over sustainability.

As Swift continues to try to hold onto the top spot for a fifth week with The Tortured Poets Department, some eagle-eyed social media users noticed that Eilish's manager, Danny Rukasin, allegedly liked, then, unliked, tweets criticizing Swift

After facing backlash, Eilish clarified on Instagram that she wasn’t targeting anyone specifically and highlighted that these are industry-wide issues.

Other signs that point to beef among the women are that Eilish sent Swift's nemesis, Kim Kardashian, a promo package for her latest record, Hit Me Hard and Soft

Swifties also noticed that Eilish’s manager, Danny Rukasin, allegedly liked then unliked tweets criticizing Swift, which further fueled the feud rumors. One tweet claimed Swift tried to overshadow other artists, citing instances like releasing her catalogue on Spotify the same day Katy Perry released her album and dropping new versions of her album on the same day as Eilish’s release.

Eilish also faced criticism from Swifties for saying her previous album, Happier Than Ever, had too many songs, a comment some perceived as a dig at Swift’s latest album, which has 31 tracks. Additionally, Eilish sending a promo package for her new album to Kim Kardashian, Swift’s long-time rival, added to the speculation.

Swift has not publicly responded to any of Eilish’s comments but has previously supported Eilish’s career. In 2019, Swift presented Eilish with the Woman of the Year Award at Billboard’s Womеn In Music event, praising her as a transformative figure for female artists in the music industry. Eilish thanked Swift for her kind words and contributions to the industry during her acceptance speech.