Taylor Swift Exposes Big Machine and Scooter Braun’s Greed and Shamelessness
Taylor Swift is back at it again, calling out her former label, Big Machine, which is now co-owned by none other than her industry nemesis, Scooter Braun. In a move that has Swift fans buzzing, the label announced plans to release a live album of a past performance by the singer-songwriter. But Swift isn’t having it. Taking to her Instagram stories, she made it clear that she did not approve of this release, calling it a petty cash grab by Braun and his financial backers.
In her Instagram post, Swift thanked her fans for bringing this to her attention and revealed that the recording is from a 2008 radio show performance she did at the age of 18. While Big Machine listed the date as a 2017 release, the album was actually set to drop the same night at midnight. Swift didn’t hold back in pointing fingers, naming Scooter Braun, 23 Capital, Alex Soros and the Soros family, and The Carlyle Group as the culprits behind this move. She accused them of realizing that the $330 million they paid for her music wasn’t a wise investment and now they are in need of money.
This isn’t the first time Swift has spoken out against Braun and his acquisition of Big Machine. When news first broke about the sale of the label, along with the masters to all her pre-“Lover” recordings, Swift expressed feeling “sad and grossed out.” She has always been vocal about her disdain for Braun, painting him as the villain in her narrative. This ongoing feud has seen Swift throwing punches left and right, with her latest jab calling out the release of this live album as “shameless greed in the time of Coronavirus.”
For Swift, this fight has always been gloves off. She has not minced words when it comes to expressing her disappointment and anger towards Braun and anyone associated with him. The singer-songwriter remains steadfast in her stance against the exploitation of her artistry and the attempts to profit off her work without her consent. It’s clear that Swift will continue to fight for ownership of her music and uphold her principles, no matter who stands in her way.
