Because Swift operates on white feminism and white fragility as survival. Her albums, her platform, and her life is based upon being a victim, being the one to be saved and being a white princess. Collaborating with one of the most controversial rappers over lyrics that seemingly destroy the narrative that she’s a fragile white princess changes her scam and her ability to capitalize on her white feminist persona. Black men and hoes like Kim Kardashian are always going to be her enemies.

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