New Theory Suggests Kanye West Might Have "Saved" Taylor Swift—Here’s the Breakdown
A wild new theory suggests that Kanye West snatching the microphone from Taylor Swift at the VMAs may have saved her career. Here's what the internet is saying!
By D.M.Oct. 11 2024, Updated 2:41 p.m. ET
A new theory making waves on TikTok and Reddit has netizens buzzing about Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and Taylor Swift’s infamous 2009 VMA moment. It all went down when a 19-year-old Taylor took the stage to accept the award for Best Female Video for her hit “You Belong With Me.”
But before she could even get through her speech, Ye stormed the stage, grabbed the mic, and declared that Beyoncé deserved the award instead.
“Yo, Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’ma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time,” Ye exclaimed. The incident left the audience stunned, and the moment immediately sparked controversy.
Beyoncé, who was visibly surprised by the moment, later helped smooth things over by inviting Taylor back on stage during her own acceptance speech for Video of the Year, giving the pop star the chance to finish what she had started.
The incident it ignited a years-long feud between Ye and Taylor, leading to public apologies, reconciliations, and even more drama down the line. For many, the 2009 VMAs became a defining moment in both of their careers. However, a new theory suggest that Ye may have saved Taylor from a potential harmful situation.
Fans think Kanye West saved Taylor Swift from Diddy.
Some fans believe Ye’s outburst was actually an attempt to “save” Taylor from falling under the influence of Sean "Diddy" Combs. The theory claims that Kanye’s actions drove a wedge between Swift and Beyoncé, preventing Taylor from getting too close to Diddy, and has been accused of targeting young artists.
While the idea has captivated some Swifties and hip-hop fans, it’s important to note there’s no substantial evidence supporting this claim.
Another theory suggests that Ye used the music video for his song “Famous” to shed light on Diddy’s alleged transgressions, per SportsKeeda.
Despite the lack of concrete proof, the TikTok theory has sparked debates across social media. Some users are intrigued by the possibility, while others dismiss it as far-fetched.
“I heard that, kanye saved Taylor because beyonce killed one of the artist who won award against her and to protect Taylor kanye did that 2009 speech drama,” one person theorized. While another refuted the claims, adding, “I don’t think he rlly knew what he was doing and that his intention was to actually humiliate taylor, but it ended up working out.”
Kanye previously slammed Diddy and netizens think it was a sign.
During his appearance on Drink Champs, Ye made shocking accusations about Diddy’s relationship with the federal government. Ye claimed that the Bad Boy founder was a criminal informant. The internet was removed from digital platforms following Ye's antisemitic remarks, but clips from the video are still online.
“The reason why you gotta talk is because you did a deal, you fu**ing fed,” Ye exclaimed. “That's why you've gotta come at me, because part of the deal for you to be able to do all that and get out of jail is that you promised that you are gonna go pull my card.
