At a Glance
- Kim Kardashian told sister Khloé she listens to Taylor Swift and keeps “some of her older songs” on her playlist
- The SKIMS founder, 45, called Swift a “super talented, great artist” during the Jan. 21 taping of Khloé in Wonder Land
- The comments arrive nearly nine years after the 2016 phone-call leak that followed Kanye West’s “Famous” lyric
- Why it matters: The rare praise shows both women have moved past the feud that once dominated headlines
Kim Kardashian is publicly sharing her appreciation for Taylor Swift’s music, telling listeners she keeps Swift tracks on her personal playlist and praising the pop star as “super talented.”
The revelation came during Kardashian’s appearance on the Wednesday, Jan. 21 episode of Khloé in Wonder Land, the podcast hosted by her younger sister. The conversation marks one of the few times Kardashian has spoken about Swift since their 2016 public falling-out.
The On-Air Exchange
Khloé Kardashian opened the topic by asking, “Do you think people would be surprised that you listen to Taylor Swift?”
“I think I’ve said it,” Kim replied, before confirming she has “some of her older songs in my playlist.”
Khloé pressed, “I think people would be surprised,” prompting Kim to reiterate, “I’ve always thought she’s like a super talented, great artist.”
The 14-time Grammy winner, now 36, has not responded publicly to the comments.
Timeline of Past Tensions
- 2015: Both women attended the MTV Video Music Awards without incident
- February 2016: Kanye West releases The Life of Pablo track “Famous,” which includes a controversial lyric about Swift
- July 2016: Kim Kardashian releases edited clips of a phone call between West and Swift, claiming Swift approved the lyric
- 2019: Kim tells Watch What Happens Live they “all moved on”
- 2023: Swift tells TIME the episode “took me down psychologically to a place I’ve never been before”
- 2024: Swift’s song “thanK you aIMee” fuels fan speculation about Kardashian
Podcast Surprises
Beyond Swift, Kim used the episode to praise country icons Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, and LeAnn Rimes. She also addressed recent headlines about carrying a bag that appeared to be an elephant-leather Hermès Birkin.
Kardashian clarified the purse was a fake prop used while filming the upcoming drama series All’s Fair. “We just got a bunch of other ones that we would have and leave on set,” she said, noting the hardware and texture made the knock-off obvious.
She admitted she wishes she had been “a little bit smarter” about flashing the item in public.
Early Admiration
This is not the first time Kardashian has expressed admiration for Swift’s catalog. In a 2009 interview with Entertainment Tonight, long before any rift, she declared, “I love Taylor Swift! I’m the biggest Taylor Swift fan,” singling out “Love Story” as a favorite.
Key Takeaways
- Kardashian’s playlist includes Swift tracks, signaling personal taste apart from past drama
- The sisters’ on-air chat reinforces Kardashian’s 2019 statement that the feud is behind them
- Swift has not commented on Kardashian’s latest remarks, keeping focus on her ongoing Eras Tour
- Kardashian’s clarification about the fake Birkin highlights the scrutiny surrounding her public image
The podcast episode is available now on major platforms.
