EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Swift Was 'Moments From Quitting Showbiz' Over Catty Feud With Kim Kardashian

Taylor Swift nearly stepped away from the limelight following her infamous feud with Kim Kardashian, which erupted into one of the most discussed controversies in pop culture. This revelation comes from a new documentary by Channel 4.

In a dramatic turn of events back in 2016, the pop sensation displayed a vulnerable side when Kardashian labeled her a “snake” in a viral tweet, igniting a wave of overwhelming backlash directed at Swift.

The situation escalated due to long-standing tensions tied to Kardashian’s former husband Kanye West, leading Swift to retreat from the public eye and contemplate her future in the music industry.

A contributor to the documentary remarked, “There were moments when Taylor was on the verge of quitting. The backlash from Kim’s tweet was overwhelming. She received death threats, and her reputation suffered immensely overnight, leaving her feeling utterly helpless.”

Another fan, who participated in the documentary, noted, “No matter what she did, the tag of being a ‘snake’ was unyielding. It was as if no good deed could redeem her. It became completely chaotic, beyond her control.”

Kardashian’s infamous tweet came out on July 17, 2016, stating: “Wait, it’s legit National Snake Day?!?!? They have holidays for everybody, I mean everything these days!” She followed it up with snake emojis.

This tweet reignited an old feud that dates back to 2009, when West infamously interrupted Swift during her acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards. At just 19, Swift stood in shock while West proclaimed that Beyoncé deserved the award instead.

The upcoming documentary series, set to air on September 30, will explore how the 2016 conflict dramatically shifted the trajectory of Swift’s career. It will illustrate how the “snake” narrative spread wildly across social media, resulting in Swift stepping back from public engagements for almost an entire year.