Between “Thug Story,” the racist backlash of Kanye’s 2009 bumrush, and the cultural appropriation of “Shake It Off,” Taylor Swift’s hood pass has been revoked numerous times.
But these 15 people surprisingly down with Taylor Swift understand the benefits of being linked with the most powerful woman in music (and a good selfie).
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Nicki Minaj
VMA week was a good look for Nicki, as she got an epic, hatchet-burying performance with Taylor Swift while also putting Miley Cyrus on notice.
Wiz Khalifa
She likes to bake, and he likes edibles and getting baked. Taylor Swift and Wiz Khalifa performed “See You Again” in Houston for the ultimate odd couple pairing.
T-Pain
How two talented people managed to get roped into the atrocity that was “Thug Story” is really beyond comprehension.
Kobe Bryant
The Black Mamba knows a thing or two about packing out Staples Center, so it was only right he present Swift with her own championship banner.
Kendrick Lamar
There’s nothing like two verses on one of the top singles to help you promote a sophomore album. “Bad Blood” probably meant a lot of good paper of K.Dot.
Jay Z and Beyonce
Justin has the photographic proof, just in case you were wondering what it looks like when about $3 billion in net worth decides to crash at Taylor Swift’s crib for a sleepover.
Kanye West
Who would’ve imagined these two being cool after the whole, “I’ma let you finish” incident? Now Swift is presenting ‘Ye with awards and offering to be his 2020 Presidential running mate.
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The Weeknd
There’s two degrees of separation here since Gigi Hadid is tight with Swift, and Weeknd is dating Gigi’s sister Bella. For bonus points, Swift and Weeknd have also performed together.
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Fetty Wap
Fans at the Seattle stop of the 1989 Tour got to see Taylor Swift performing “Trap Queen,” and…
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Russell Wilson and Ciara
Just for an added bonus, America’s favorite celibate couple hopped onstage too.
Uzo Aduba
“Crazy Eyes” has got to be a fan, because she came on stage for a duet of an album cut.
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John Legend
Of course John Legend is down with the Swift Squad. Who can’t use a good piano duet every once in a while?
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Bun B
The Trill OG hasn’t been invited on stage with Taylor Swift yet, but that hasn’t stopped him from getting his fans to lobby for an appearance via Twitter.
B.o.B.
We knew we were never getting the old Bobby Ray back after this happened.
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Russell Westbrook
You may have seen the NBA’s most electrifying point guard taking selfies and filming himself singing Taylor Swift songs. No shots, but you wouldn’t have ever caught Isaiah Thomas or Earl Monroe doing some ish like that.
