On Thursday, Taylor Swift asked her fans to speak out on her behalf to both Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta, the men involved with the sale of her masters (Borchetta selling his Big Machine Group to Braun), and they have definitely answered the call, celebrities and non-celebs alike.
Her latest claims against the men who facilitated the sale of her past masters (allegedly behind her back) is that they are effectively barring her from performing those same hits as part of a medley at the American Music Awards. Swift is being honored with the Artist of the Decade Award at this year's ceremony.
According to Swift the two men "have now said that I'm not allowed to perform my old songs on television because they claim that would be re-recording my music before I'm allowed to next year." She further announced a Netflix special and added that Braun and Borchetta are not allowing her to use old music or performance footage for that project.
Don’t know what else to do pic.twitter.com/1uBrXwviTS
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) November 14, 2019
Almost immediately, social media lit up in response to Swift's plea, with the hashtag #IStandWithTaylor shooting up the trending topics. Halsey wrote a lengthy piece in her own Instagram Stories on Swift's behalf, arguing that it does't even make sense on a business level. If Swift plays her older hits, fans will seek out those records and Big Machine will make money.
"This is just mean. This is punishment," Halsey continued. "This is hoping to silence her from speaking about things by dangling this over her head. These people are protected because they inspire complicity with fear." She then proceeded to sing Swift's "Mean" on her Stories.
A few other celebrities jumped in, with Lily Allen effectively calling for the #MeToo movement to come for the music industry. "This is not OK," wrote Ruby Rose to her Instagram Stories, followed with screenshots of Swift's statement.
But many Swifties called out fellow musicians for not immediately standing up for Swift, noting their silence in the hours following Swift's post.
The "You Need to Calm Down" singer alleges that she's been given an ultimatum by Braun and Borchetta: either agree not to re-record her older music in November 2020 to regain control of her masters and agree to stop talking publicly about the pair.
For their part, according to TMZ, Big Machine has tried to find a compromise with Taylor but she is refusing to come to the table and has rejected ever proposal. According to the outlet's source, Swift told them if she didn't give her exactly what she wanted, she'd go public and tell people to target them.
"Please let Scott Borchetta and Scotter Braun know how you feel about this," Swift pleaded with her fans in her statement, further urging them to seek out other artists who work with the men to come to her side in the dispute.
"The message being sent to me is very clear," Swift wrote. "Basically, be a good little girl and shut up. Or you'll be punished."
It certainly looks like she isn't going to shut up, and neither are her fans. They spent as much energy throwing their support behind Swift as they did calling out and shaming all those music artists who have thus far said nothing, while heaping praise on those -- like Halsey -- who have put their support behind Swift's efforts.
Check out some of the celebrity and non-celebrity reactions below:
📲 IG | Halsey supporting Taylor via Instagram story #IStandWithTaylor
“It is her grace and patience in these moments that make her Artist of the Decade.” pic.twitter.com/zC12Yq2x9G
— Taylor Swift News (@TSwiftNZ) November 15, 2019
I’M OFFICIALLY, COMPLETELY, UNEQUIVOCALLY, INCANDESCENTLY, 100% A HALSEY STAN.#IStandWithTaylorpic.twitter.com/msgmU5Y3HQ
— Taylor Crave (@mainpopgirI) November 15, 2019
Solidarity with Taylor here, this sounds awful, and people wonder why music hasn’t had its #MeToo moment ? https://t.co/lqfRVfhDYK
— LILY ALLEN 2.0 (@lilyallen) November 15, 2019
Ruby Rose via Instagram Story #IStandWithTaylor pic.twitter.com/uyJAku3XDB
— Taylor Swift Updates 🇸🇬 (@tayswiftSG) November 15, 2019
Fuck that. We’re with you
— TINASHE (@Tinashe) November 14, 2019
what a complete power pull @scooterbraun @scottborchetta. the way this industry is set up, there are times where we have to get legal permission to perform anything we share rights to. but denying access like this is solely to play with and diminish a person. https://t.co/noNDUeFzYE
— Rebecca Black (@MsRebeccaBlack) November 15, 2019
this is so messed up. 💔 https://t.co/8Bqeka4F7j
— Katie Stevens (@thekatiestevens) November 15, 2019
Scott and Scooter, you know what the right thing to do is 🙏🙏
— Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) November 15, 2019
Taylor and her fans deserve to celebrate the music!!
I stand in solidarity with all artists who try to bring their work in its best form to the fans. There’s no doubt that that’s what Taylor is trying to do. I hope these folks do the right thing. 🎶❤️🙏🏻 https://t.co/1eJaVseS1w
— Mike Birbiglia (@birbigs) November 15, 2019
love you and support you always. #IStandWithTaylor https://t.co/8Drgo5Heo9
— stranger writers (@strangerwriters) November 15, 2019
Because it is impossible not to see this for what it is- pure greedy anti-artist commerce first BS - #IStandWithTaylor https://t.co/qb7HDjZkST
— Nine Days (@ninedaysband) November 15, 2019
THERE IT IS THANK YOU @halsey FOR BEING ONE OF THE ONLY ARTISTS WHO CONSISTENTLY SUPPORTS WOMEN AND SPEAKS UP FOR HER FELLOW ARTISTS #IStandWithTaylor pic.twitter.com/WJhxBdjMyE
— ❅ liz (@iwishyouwoulds) November 15, 2019
This. Right here. We need people to stand up with @taylorswift13 this is her art. Her heart and soul. #istandwithtaylor pic.twitter.com/lKOUeZ8v74
— Jessica Parks 💗🦋 (@jessica_parks) November 15, 2019
If any artists are out there reading this situation and staying quiet please join the fight. We need to stand together as one. #IStandWithTaylor pic.twitter.com/qgEmKt2SIX
— Ben (@TS7Track3) November 15, 2019
Let's say a huge "thank you" to Taylor's friends and artists who stood up for her tonight. We still have far to go!
To the artists who haven't spoken up yet: Taylor is always fighting for your creative rights and is thinking about your future. Fight with her. #IStandWithTaylor pic.twitter.com/AxfiKyBZJ2
— Taylor Swift News | TSwiftinAsia (@TSwiftinAsia) November 15, 2019
it is unbelievable that the artist of the decade isn’t “allowed” to perform the songs that led her to become the artist of the decade to begin with.
it’s her work, her passion, her art.
— oriana♡ | #loverfesteast nights 1 & 2! (@orianaswift) November 15, 2019
let her use it. #IStandWithTaylor #WeStandWithTaylor#JusticeForTaylor pic.twitter.com/sGtS13MWg6
Dear male singers,
Using your voice is literally your job. Use it.
— Joey | Lover Fest West 🦋 (@LessGorgeousJoe) November 15, 2019
Taylor stands up for everyone in the music industry. Remember the Apple Music situation when she stood up for all artists... Where is everyone at now? You know how much it would mean if other big artists spoke up. #IStandWithTaylor
— “PEEEEEEETER” (@peter_etheridge) November 15, 2019
PETITION FOR TAYLOR AND ARIANA TO OPEN THE AMAs together performing ‘The Man.’ Featuring an iconic moment where Ariana fires Scooter live on stage after the line ‘my good ideas and power moves’ 👊💗 #IStandWithTaylor pic.twitter.com/rxtplWxCpl
— Ella Margaret (@ellamargaret) November 15, 2019
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