Taylor Swift Takes Legal Action Against Kanye West Over Explicit Allegations

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Taylor Swift has taken legal action against Kanye West following a series of explicit and defamatory social media posts made by the rapper. According to reports, West published sexually graphic messages alleging that Swift had engaged in a threesome with Justin Bieber and Harry Styles — a claim her team categorically denies.

Swift, who was reportedly “upset” by the comments, has now issued a cease and desist letter demanding West stop making such statements. A source close to the pop star described the messages as not only false, but as a form of sexual harassment and defamation.

“This time, he has gone too far,” the insider told Daily Mail. “This isn’t just gossip — this is harmful, defamatory behavior meant to humiliate and damage her career.”

Swift’s boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, is said to be fully supportive of her decision and allegedly wants to confront West “man to man.” He reportedly believes continued public attention on West’s remarks only fuels the spread of misinformation.

The online backlash has been swift, with social media users urging Swift to escalate the legal action, and calling West’s behavior “unhinged.” Some even referenced the long and contentious history between the two artists, which dates back to the 2009 MTV VMAs and continued through West’s 2016 song Famous, in which he claimed credit for Swift’s fame and referred to her using derogatory terms.

In her 2023 Time interview, Swift reflected on the emotional toll that feud had taken on her, saying she felt “psychologically taken down” by West and his then-wife Kim Kardashian. Now, amid these renewed attacks, her legal team appears determined to draw a firm line.

If West continues to make similar statements, he could face more severe legal consequences, including a potential defamation lawsuit.