Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood is a two-episode documentary that explores in depth the dispute between singer Taylor Swift and the music executive Scooter braun.
The conflict arose from the sale of Big Machine Recordsowned by Scott Borchetta, to Braun in November 2019, a transaction that included the masters for Swift’s first six studio recordings.
One of the most notable moments of this narrative is the pop star’s speech at the Billboard Women in Music Awards December 2019. At the event, he stated that he did not have the opportunity to purchase his own work before it was sold to the investor and artistic representative.
“I was not given the option to purchase my art.“said the artist, noticeably indignant and affected by having lost the rights to her published albums.
The documentary series offers different perspectives on the conflict thanks to interviews with music journalists, lawyers, academics, friends and fans. Among the topics discussed, the connection between Sooter Braun and Kanye Westwhom Braun represented until 2018. This relationship raises suspicions of possible hidden motives behind the purchase of Big Machine Records.
Additionally, the production includes the complete unedited video of kim kardashian about West’s “Famous” song controversy, as well as the role of Justin Bieber in the conflict, given that the latter was one of Braun’s main clients at the time. Taylor and Justin also shared a strained relationship during this period.
The research also addresses broader topics such as gender inequalities in the music industry. Likewise, it analyzes the subsequent sale of masters by Braun to Shamrock Holdings for 300 million dollars.
It is suggested that Taylor Swift he might have been aware of the sale agreement, which contradicts his public narrative of complete surprise at the transaction; However, there was never a public statement from her.
A controversial point revealed is that Scott Swift, Taylor’s fatheras a minority shareholder of Big Machineowned 3% of the shares and therefore may have benefited from the sale to Sooter Braun. Said exposes the internal dynamics of the dispute and adds a new angle to the public understanding of the conflict.
The documentary does not omit criticism of Taylor Swift, which included accusations of using his fans against Braun, to the point that the safety of the executive and his family was threatened. Some participants in the documentary maintain that the intense reaction of the artist’s fans may have contributed to the divorce from the American businessman.
Despite not having the direct participation of Swift or Braun in the documentary, Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood concludes with a statement from the singer’s team, stating that they have completely overcome this situation and transformed it into one of the most satisfying creative projects of her career.
This last comment highlights Swift’s effort to regain creative control over her work, evidenced in the re-recording of their early albums, which include “Fearless”, “Red”, “Speak Now” and “1989″.
Coincidentally, the same week of the documentary’s premiere, Scooter Braun announced his retirement from music managementmarking a significant point in the continued development of this dispute.
The documentary arrives at a crucial moment, since Taylor Swift is in the middle of his Eras Tour, an event that has captured international attention. The tour and its re-recordings are part of his effort to take back control from his musical catalogdemonstrating determination and commitment to his art.
Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood It is available to view in the platform catalog Max.
