Addison Rae Breaks Silence on Taylor Swift and Charli XCX Feud Rumors, Asked If She Must Pick a Side

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Addison Rae recently addressed the online speculation about a possible conflict between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX, stating she doesn’t want to get involved. During an interview with the Los Angeles Times, she was asked if she felt pressured to choose sides between Swift and her friend, Charli XCX, but she made it clear she prefers to stay neutral.

You know, Rae didn’t want to get into specifics, and I totally get why. She explained that these situations are almost never straightforward – there’s always a lot going on behind the scenes that we, as fans, just aren’t privy to. She basically said there’s a whole other layer to everything, and that some people involved are just… odd. And honestly, she’s smart to steer clear of them!

When asked about “weird things” happening in the music industry, Rae explained that a lot of conflict comes from behind-the-scenes issues—like disagreements with producers, tense writing sessions, and private business dealings that fans aren’t aware of. She quickly added, “It’s really not important,” signaling she doesn’t want to get involved in discussing those personal disputes.

The discussion about Taylor Swift and Charli XCX’s relationship is ongoing, and Taylor’s recent album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ has brought it back into focus.

Taylor Swift’s song “Actually Romantic” caused a lot of online conversation. Many fans believe the song is about Charli, as it details a relationship with someone who appears overly fixated on her. The two singers have worked together before – Charli has opened for Taylor on tour and made appearances at her concerts in the past.

The speculation didn’t begin recently. Back in 2024, Charli released her album Brat, featuring the song “Sympathy Is a Knife.” Many fans thought the song revealed Charli’s insecurities around a more famous artist, and lyrics about jealousy and feeling uneasy led to theories that Taylor Swift was the inspiration. Charli later cleared things up on TikTok, stating the song wasn’t intended as a diss track.

She clarified that the songs aren’t meant to be attacks on others, but rather a reflection of the challenges women face as artists in a highly competitive field. She discussed the pressures, self-doubt, and constant comparisons that come with the territory.

Taylor Swift hasn’t publicly addressed the rumors surrounding Charli XCX’s song “Sympathy Is a Knife,” but she’s previously expressed admiration for Charli.

I was really heartened to read in a recent New York Magazine interview that Taylor Swift is a long-time fan of Charli XCX’s songwriting and creativity – it’s cool to see artists supporting each other like that. What impressed me even more was Charli herself shutting down fans who were, unfortunately, chanting negative things about Taylor at her shows. She publicly asked them to stop, making it clear that kind of behavior wasn’t okay, and I think that took real courage and class.

Taylor Swift further discussed “Actually Romantic” in a short film accompanying her album release. Without mentioning any specific person, she explained the song is “a love letter to someone who hates you.” She also noted that in the music industry, even getting negative attention can feel like a form of affection.

Even with all the rumors, those involved haven’t confirmed any bad blood between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX. Addison Rae hinted that the situation is more complicated than people realize. By refusing to comment, Rae showed she prefers to avoid public disputes.

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2025-12-19 16:44