Taylor Swift and Kanye West’s MTV VMAs Feud Revisited 15 Years Later

2009 MTV VMAs Story Taylor SwiftLet’s just say, this is not a fairy tale.

But it started out as a magical evening for the country singer-turned-pop star. Swift arrived at New York’s Radio City Music Hall in a Cinderella-like carriage on Sept. 13, 2009, and she was no doubt still decked out in jewels when she entered the room in a sequined gown before winning Best Video for “You Belong With Me.”

“Thank you so much,” the then 19-year-old said after accepting the award from the presenters. Shakira And the previous Taylor Lautner“I always dreamed of what it would feel like to win one of these awards one day, but I never imagined it would happen. I sing country music, so thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to win a VMA.”

But before she had a chance to finish her sentence, Kani West He interrupted him to express his feeling that the cup should have gone to Beyonce “For single ladies (put a ring on it).”

“Hey Taylor,” the rapper said. “I’m so happy for you. I’ll let you finish the video, but Beyoncé has one of the best videos ever.”