"Bad Blood" is a popular song by Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar. Here are some interesting facts about the song and its background:
Inspiration: "Bad Blood" is known for being inspired by Taylor Swift's feud with another pop star, Katy Perry. While Taylor has never explicitly confirmed this, many speculate that the song's lyrics are directed towards Perry. The feud allegedly started over a dispute involving backup dancers.
Collaboration with Kendrick Lamar: Taylor Swift surprised many by collaborating with rapper Kendrick Lamar on the remix of "Bad Blood." This collaboration brought together two different musical genres and received positive reviews. Lamar's verse added a unique element to the song.
Chart Success: "Bad Blood" was a commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It became one of Taylor Swift's biggest hits, further solidifying her status as a pop music superstar.
Music Video: The music video for "Bad Blood" is known for its star-studded cast. It featured several of Taylor Swift's celebrity friends, including Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, and Lena Dunham, among others. The video has a spy and action movie theme and was well-received for its high production value.
Awards: "Bad Blood" received several award nominations and wins. It won the award for Best Music Video at the 2016 Grammy Awards and received nominations for Video of the Year and Best Collaboration at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Record-Breaking Video Views: Upon its release, the music video for "Bad Blood" broke the 24-hour Vevo record for the most views, with over 20 million views in its first day.
Writing Process: Taylor Swift co-wrote "Bad Blood" with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback. The song went through several iterations before its final version, and it was originally intended for her "1989" album.
Hidden Message: Like many of Taylor Swift's songs, "Bad Blood" includes a hidden message in the liner notes of her "1989" album. In this case, the message is "Band-Aids don't fix bullet holes."
Reconciliation: In the years following the release of "Bad Blood," there were reports of Taylor Swift and Katy Perry reconciling their differences. They publicly made amends and even appeared together in Taylor's "You Need to Calm Down" music video.
"Bad Blood" remains one of Taylor Swift's iconic songs and is often associated with the drama and intrigue of her personal and professional life.