Kanye West And Taylor Swift: A Complicated Relationship Through The Years

Kanye West and Taylor Swift have been inextricably linked since that fateful night at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2009. Ever since Kanye got up on stage during Swift's acceptance speech for the Best Female Video, telling the audience that "Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time," it's tough to mention one name without the other. Ye apologized to her shortly after the incident, and he has made several apologies since then. It seemed that the two had buried the hatchet when Swift presented Ye with the Video Vanguard Award at the 2015 VMAs. There, Swift jokingly said, "I'm really happy for you and imma let you finish but Kanye has had one of the greatest careers of all time," just as Kanye was about to deliver his speech. Swift confirmed that the two were friends in a GQ interview last November. However, it appears that now, the pair are at odds once again, and a lawsuit may be involved this time around.

The tension escalated when Kanye premiered the song "Famous" at a listening party for his latest album The Life of Pablo at Madison Square Garden earlier this year. The song contained a controversial line: "I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that b***h famous." Almost immediately, Swift's camp reacted strongly. Her brother posted an Instagram video of himself throwing away a pair of Yeezy Boosts while many others tweeted in support of Swift.

Kanye and his camp claimed that he had asked Swift for permission to use that line in a phone conversation and that she gave him her blessing. However, Taylor's camp vehemently denied these claims, leading to a classic "he said, she said" situation. This controversy remained unresolved until last Sunday night.

Recently, Kim Kardashian West posted video footage of the alleged phone call between her husband and Taylor Swift discussing the lyrics of "Famous." In the video, Kanye reads one of the lines in question, to which Taylor responds, "I'm like this close to overexposure," but later adds that she viewed the line as "a compliment, kind of." Kanye reassured her, saying, "All I give a f–k about is you as a person and as a friend; I want things that make you feel good." Taylor responded, "That's sweet."

Swift went on to explain in the video that if people ask her about it, she would love to say, "Look, he called me and told me the line before it came out. Jokes on you guys, we’re fine." She expressed that it would be great to clear the air, stating that while some may want to call it a feud or throwing shade, she would be on the Grammys red carpet soon after the song's release, ready to discuss it openly.

To no one's surprise, social media exploded after the video was released. Swift took to Instagram to respond to those labeling her a liar and a manipulator. She stated that Ye didn't inform her that he was going to call her a "b****h" in the song and that Kanye never actually played "Famous" for her, despite his "promise." Swift also mentioned that the call was "secretly" recorded, which raises legal implications.

As the story unfolds, Swift and her team are reportedly considering pressing charges against Kanye and Kim for illegally recording their phone conversation. Sources indicate that Kanye made the call from Los Angeles without informing Swift that it was being recorded. If this proves to be true, Kanye and Kim may have violated California's "two-party consent law," which mandates that all parties involved in a conversation must agree to its recording. Violating this law is a felony with penalties that could include hefty fines and jail time.

This story continues to evolve, and as new details emerge, we will keep you updated on the latest developments in this ongoing saga.