Olivia Rodrigo Deflects Taylor Swift Rift Questions as 2021 Deja Vu Credit Dispute Resurfaces
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Updated · MusicRadar · May 29
Olivia Rodrigo Deflects Taylor Swift Rift Questions as 2021 Deja Vu Credit Dispute Resurfaces
11 articles · Updated · MusicRadar · May 29
Olivia Rodrigo told the New York Times Popcast she tries not to let past issues with Taylor Swift “get to” or upset her, declining to confirm whether any “frost” remains.
The question revived the 2021 Deja Vu credit dispute, when Swift, Jack Antonoff and St. Vincent were added as co-writers months after release following Rodrigo’s comments about Cruel Summer inspiring the bridge.
That episode fed wider scrutiny of Rodrigo’s early songwriting after Good 4 U later added Paramore’s Hayley Williams and Josh Farro as co-writers over similarities to 2007’s Misery Business.
With her new album due June 12, Rodrigo said she remains unapologetic about drawing inspiration from artists she loves and is focused on making songs she loves and being supportive of others.
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