Taylor Swift and Ryan Seacrest seem to have jumped into a flame they weren’t quite prepared to overtake. Amid Nicki Minaj’s tweets, they’ve somehow twisted her words. But fans and non-fans aren’t standing for it.
In a previous Inquisitr article, it mentioned Nicki Minaj ‘s VMAs rant and how some things may have been taken out of context. Well, it appears that several people were affected by Minaj’s words — but not by what she said. Rather, it came indirectly because of who responded.
Of course, it started with Taylor Swift ‘s response to one of Nicki’s tweets, as can be seen in the previous article. However, it progressed once Ryan Seacrest made a tweet about the topic. The on-air personality poorly worded a headline.
@TaylorSwift13 blasts @NickiMinaj for #VMAs jab: “I’ve done nothing but love & support you” http://t.co/4Xmz0xr0TG pic.twitter.com/3M0S8eGUSW
— On Air/Ryan Seacrest (@OnAirWithRyan) July 21, 2015
Then, several Twitter users lit into the personality.
@OnAirWithRyan wow Ryan U suck for this headline
— Gladiator Goldwyn (@iMargo_CEO) July 21, 2015
@OnAirWithRyan @taylorswift13 @NICKIMINAJ it’s nice to see that you only report half the story, not to mention it’s incorrect.
— Sarah (@Petty_In_Pink) July 21, 2015
@Petty_In_Pink @OnAirWithRyan @taylorswift13 @NICKIMINAJ exactly. The tweet had NOTHING to do with Taylor. It’s so beyond her
— King Quin (@Quin_ON_A_CONE) July 21, 2015
@OnAirWithRyan @NICKIMINAJ said she loved Taylor back! Wyd making T the victim of this, you’re intentionally missing the whole point smh
— 1D Updates (@1DWWATUpdates) July 21, 2015
@OnAirWithRyan @taylorswift13 @NICKIMINAJ always thought you were one of the nice guys
— Sam Elizabeth (@hxneydew) July 21, 2015
@OnAirWithRyan @taylorswift13 @NICKIMINAJ horrible and inaccurate Ryan! But what’s new? SMH
— Vicki Irvin (@vickiirvin) July 21, 2015
And several others were directed at him. However, Taylor didn’t escape the onslaught. Fans believe she wanted to make the topic about her, rather than focus on what Nicki’s words suggested.
@OnAirWithRyan @taylorswift13 @NICKIMINAJ This exactly what taylor wanted more news articles about her 👋🏻 congrats taylor 😒
— wendy (@katycatwendy) July 21, 2015
@OnAirWithRyan @taylorswift13 @NICKIMINAJ “Poor innocent white woman VICTIMIZED by black woman’s opinion having nothing to do with her!”
— Julian Burrell (@Julian_Burrell) July 21, 2015
@OnAirWithRyan Taylor isn’t a victim. Okay? She’s not the one you need to rally around after this.
— YourDadWantsToFave (@BertLoch) July 21, 2015
@OnAirWithRyan THAT WASNT A JAB AT TAYLOR, WHY ARE YOU PRAISING TAYLOR FOR THINKING EVERYTHING IS ABOUT HER LMFAO BYE
— møm (@paulinaugh) July 21, 2015
I’m baffled as to WHY @taylorswift13 felt the need to come at @NickiMinaj for speaking on behalf of unsung black female entertainers..
— Elgin Charles (@ElginCharles) July 21, 2015
. @taylorswift13 stop using “support all girls” as an excuse to not be critical of racist media that benefits and glorifies you
— berenice (@itsbereniced) July 21, 2015
nicki was making valid points about the history of racism in the music industry, taylor should be standing by her not making it about her
— becca (@margaerytyreII) July 21, 2015
Nicki Minaj responded to Ryan Seacrest’s headline as well.
Nothing I said had to do with Taylor. So what jabs? White media and their tactics. So sad. That’s what they want. https://t.co/AfcwoyDvpg
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
Ryan posted a headline of Taylor saying she loves & supports me. But not me saying the same to her. Lol. Their headline says I took a “jab”?
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
I’m so glad u guys get to see how this stuff works. Taylor took her music off spotify and was applauded. We launched Tidal & were dragged.
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) July 21, 2015
Sometimes, it’s difficult to recant statements after they’ve been made, especially after people see those statements. This shows evident proof, does it not? What do you think about it all?
Did they intentionally twist Nicki Minaj’s words and switch the focus? Do you agree or disagree with the majority’s thoughts about it all? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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