Taylor Swift has once again taken aim at Kanye West in their long-standing rivalry.
As we reported previously, Taylor recently put an end to Kanye’s run of number one albums, as his latest release couldn’t surpass her Tortured Poets Department.
Taylor Swift Takes a Victory Lap Around Kanye West
Now, Taylor is reveling in her success over her longtime adversary in a subtle yet brilliant way.
If you’re a Swiftie, you know that Taylor enjoys embedding lyrical Easter eggs for her fans to discover. This latest one is a clever two-part jab aimed at several of her most notable critics.
The track, which debuted on TTPD back in April, was initially titled “thanK you aIMee.”
The capitalized letters cleverly spell out “Kim,” likely referencing Taylor’s ongoing conflict with Kim Kardashian.
Kim, of course, backed Kanye when he used the song “Famous” to disparage and insult Taylor.
This week, Taylor dropped a new version of the song, recorded during her June 22 concert, and intriguingly, it was mashed up with her 2011 hit “Mean.”
This time, the song is retitled “Thank You, aimEe,” with the capitalized letters now spelling out “Ye.”
As People initially reported, Taylor’s fans are having a blast with the pop star’s shade.
“We love a shady queen,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
”Taylor changing the letters in thank you aimee from ‘Kim’ to ‘Ye’ is a VERY rep-coded thing for her to do,” another added, complete with a snake emoji for effect.
Taylor Channels Her Frustration Through Her Music
Taylor often utilizes her lyrics to convey her emotions of heartbreak or anger during breakups and feuds. This honesty is one of the qualities her fans appreciate most about her.
“thank You AimEe” stands out as one of her most intense songs to date. The recent title change cements the events that motivated her to write it.
“All that time you were throwing punches, I was building something,” Taylor croons.
“And I can’t forgive the way you made me feel / Screamed ‘F— you, Aimee’ to the night sky, as the blood was gushing / But I can’t forget the way you made me heal.”
It’s clear that Taylor does not hold Kanye in high regard.
And with her recent chart success, she may have just scored a significant victory in their ongoing feud.
