Taylor Swift’s recent announcement about her “Eras Tour” has sparked a whirlwind of speculation, particularly regarding her relationship with fellow pop star Olivia Rodrigo. Swift revealed that Sabrina Carpenter would be joining her on the Latin American leg of the tour, a move that has only added fuel to the fire of ongoing feud rumors.
Swift took to Instagram to share the exciting news, writing, “Really thrilled to tell you this!! Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil: We are bringing The Eras Tour to you this year! Sweet angel princess @sabrinacarpenter will be joining us on all of the shows!” Carpenter, equally excited, responded on her own Instagram, “CANT WAIT TO JOIN THE ERAS TOUR IN LATIN AMERICA thank u @taylorswift u the 1 :’) this is a dream come true.”
The announcement has led many to speculate about the state of Swift’s relationship with Olivia Rodrigo. Rodrigo, a self-proclaimed Swiftie, has been noticeably absent from Swift’s social media and public appearances. This absence has led fans to wonder if there’s a rift between the two, especially given the history of songwriting credits and public interactions.
Rodrigo was once a vocal fan of Swift, even receiving a ring from her idol in March 2021. However, things seemed to change when Swift and her collaborator Jack Antonoff were given writing credits on Rodrigo’s song “Deja Vu” from her “Sour” album. Rodrigo had mentioned that the song was heavily influenced by Swift, but the retroactive crediting seemed to create a rift.
Adding to the speculation, a TikToker pointed out that Swift and Rodrigo didn’t take any photos together at the 2023 Grammys, despite both attending. Instead, Swift was seen with Sabrina Carpenter, who has been publicly referred to as Rodrigo’s “frenemy.” This has led fans to believe that there might be some underlying tension between Swift and Rodrigo.
Rodrigo, however, has dismissed these rumors. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, she stated, “I don’t have beef with anyone. I’m very chill. I keep to myself. I have my four friends and my mom, and that’s really the only people I talk to, ever. There’s nothing to say.” Despite her calm demeanor, fans continue to speculate, especially with the release of her new album “Guts,” which some believe contains lyrics alluding to her alleged falling out with Swift.
Sabrina Carpenter, on the other hand, has been more vocal about her relationship with Swift. In an interview, she mentioned that she has been very communicative with Swift about any potential issues, including her participation in a Skims campaign, which could have been controversial given Swift’s history with Kim Kardashian. Carpenter stated, “I just love her so much and support her till the end. So it was no weirdness for me, but I know people will just say things because that’s all they have time to do.”
The rumors of a feud between Rodrigo and Carpenter date back to 2021 when Carpenter was rumored to be dating Rodrigo’s ex-boyfriend Joshua Bassett. Rodrigo’s hit song “Driver’s License” is widely believed to be about this love triangle, with lyrics that seemingly reference Carpenter. Despite this, Carpenter has tried to maintain a positive relationship with both Swift and Rodrigo.
As for Swift, she has not publicly addressed the rumors of a feud with Rodrigo. Instead, she continues to focus on her tour and her new relationship with Matty Healy of The 1975. Swift’s decision to include Carpenter in her tour lineup could be seen as a way to support a fellow artist, rather than a move to snub Rodrigo.
In the end, the rumors of a feud between Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sabrina Carpenter remain just that—rumors. While fans continue to speculate, the artists themselves have tried to maintain a sense of professionalism and mutual respect. Whether or not there is any truth to these rumors, one thing is clear: the world of pop music is as dramatic and intriguing as ever.
