“Directly shading taylor”: Olivia Rodrigo sparks fresh feud rumors with Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce’s ex Kayla Nicole get dragged into the mix

The music world may be witnessing another chapter in the ongoing saga of celebrity “shading”, this time involving Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift. After Swift released her much-discussed album The Life of a Showgirl, fans have been poring over every lyric, reaction, and social media move to decode hidden meanings. Now, a subtle action from Olivia Rodrigo’s manager, Aleen Keshishian, has sparked new waves of speculation and somehow, even Travis Kelce’s name has become part of the conversation.

Olivia Rodrigo’s manager fuels speculation by liking a reel shading Taylor Swift

Fans noticed that Rodrigo’s manager liked a viral reel that appeared to throw shade at Swift, and the internet quickly ran wild with interpretations. One fan post that went viral stated:“olivia rodrigo's manager, aleen keshishian, just liked a reel that was directly shading taylor... you can't convince me the industry isn't trying to push whichever narrative they can to bring her down because they feel overshadowed by her.”

The timing is notable, as many listeners believe Swift’s Father Figure might subtly address her fallout with Rodrigo or perhaps even reignite old wounds tied to Vampire, Olivia’s emotional 2023 single that was once rumored to include veiled references to Taylor. Whether coincidence or calculated, this social media interaction has intensified the debate about rivalry narratives that dominate pop culture.

From Charli XCX to Kayla Nicole: Taylor Swift’s name keeps pulling others in

Swift’s album has also stirred up theories involving Charli XCX, with fans pointing to a lyric in Actually Romantic, “Like a toy chihuahua barking at me from a tiny purse”, as a possible response to Charli’s Brat era.

Meanwhile, Opalite has fans speculating about Kayla Nicole, Travis Kelce’s ex, due to lyrics about someone being “in it for her phone.” Swift’s decision to send gifts to Teyana Taylor, who previously criticized Nicole, only added fuel to the theory mill.

Industry tension or marketing genius?

Observers argue that what fans see as feuds might actually be deliberate storytelling. With Swift now balancing her

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spotlight through her relationship with Travis Kelce and maintaining dominance in music, some in the industry may feel eclipsed. Whether it’s genuine tension or clever marketing, one thing is clear, Taylor Swift continues to be the gravitational force around which the pop culture universe spins.Also Read: Travis Kelce stands by Taylor Swift as critics accuse her of exploiting fans with ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ marketing blitz