Taylor Swift Criticizes Scooter Braun Over Masters in New Album

Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, features a track titled "Father Figure" that appears to criticize Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta for the controversial 2019 sale of the masters to her first six albums. The lyrics reference betrayal, broken trust, and a "deal with the devil," with Swift adopting the perspective of Borchetta, portraying him as a mentor-turned-betrayer who profited from the sale to Braun. Fans and critics have widely interpreted the song as a pointed response to Swift's long-standing dispute over ownership of her early work, which she has been re-recording as "Taylor's Version" to reclaim control. The track incorporates elements of George Michael's 1987 hit "Father Figure," with full endorsement from his estate. Swift's commentary highlights the power dynamics and emotional toll of the music industry conflict, coinciding with her recent milestone as an engaged woman and her ongoing success with The Eras Tour. The album's release also sparked intense fan analysis, including speculation about other personal and professional references in the lyrics.