A decade after leaving her first label, Taylor Swift’s devoted fans blast her former exec for “fraud” as he celebrates their 20-year history.
In a recent Instagram post, Scott Borchetta, the founder of Big Machine Records, celebrated the 20-year anniversary of his first meeting with Taylor Swift.
However, the pop superstar’s devoted fans were quick to call out Borchetta’s “fraud” behavior, given the complicated history between the two.
Borchetta’s nostalgic tribute received backlash from Swifties, who accused him of “attention-seeking” and “desperately” trying to reconcile online.
The fans were particularly bothered by Borchetta’s claim of being “proud” of Swift’s work during their time together, considering the well-documented tensions between the pair.
The crux of the issue lies in Swift’s ongoing battle to own the rights to her first six albums.
In 2019, the singer expressed her “gross” feelings after learning that Borchetta had sold her music catalog to Scooter Braun, another industry figure with whom she has had a contentious relationship.
In response, Swift decided to re-record her earlier albums, a process she has been steadily executing.
She has already released four re-recorded albums, with two more on the way, allowing her to regain control over her artistic legacy.
For Taylor Swift’s devoted fanbase, Borchetta’s nostalgic post was seen as an insincere attempt to whitewash their complex history.
The Swifties made it clear that they remain unimpressed by the record executive’s efforts to celebrate their shared past, underscoring the enduring significance of the pop star’s journey to reclaim her artistic identity.