Taylor Swift and Ice Spice "Karma" Remix Controversy

Two of the largest girls in music have teamed up for a possible song-of-the-summer contender. This time, it is Taylor Swift and meteoric up-and-coming rapper Ice Spice becoming a member of arms to ship a remix of Swift’s “Midnights” observe “Karma,” which has steadily been gaining traction on the radio, rising to No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 after debuting on the chart in November 2022.

In an interview with Spotify concerning the remix, Swift revealed that the collab took place naturally as a result of she and Ice Spice had been each followers of each other. “She reached out through her team, just kind of saying, ‘Hey, Ice has been a big fan of Taylor’s since she was a little kid, would love to collaborate if that was ever something that came about.’ And I had been listening to her nonstop. . . . So I immediately got her number and said, ‘Hey, would you wanna do your version of ‘Karma’? Do you relate to this?’ So she jumped in headfirst.”

Swift praised Ice Spice as an artist, including, “Getting to know her has been so special because I am blown away by her. In my opinion, she’s the one to watch. Watching her work ethic and how thoughtfully she approaches her career, she’s like my new favorite artist, and I’m so honored that she’s on the song.”

On May 26, Ice Spice joined Taylor Swift onstage throughout the Eras Tour cease in New Jersey to carry out the “Karma” remix reside for the primary time. “I just not only fell in love with her but just decided she’s the entire future,” Swift mentioned to the gang, per The Hollywood Reporter. “I’ve been around so many artists and so many artists that are starting out, but I’ve never been around someone who is that prepared and curious and focused on what she wants. So I was absolutely blown away.”

In addition to performing the “Karma” remix, Swift and Ice Spice additionally premiered the music video for his or her collab on the present. The video was formally launched on-line shortly after the live performance ended.

One elephant within the room that can seemingly go unaddressed is that Swift’s rumored new boyfriend, Matty Healy of The 1975, has been embroiled in controversy for feedback he made concerning the “Boy’s a Liar, Pt. 2” rapper.

What Happened With Ice Spice and Matty Healy?

During his look on “The Adam Friedland Show” in February, Healy talked about he had messaged with Ice Spice on Instagram. Hosts Friedland and Nick Mullen responded by happening a tirade of racist insults about Ice Spice, calling her an “Inuit Spice Girl” and a “chubby Chinese lady” earlier than mocking Chinese and Hawaiian accents, to nothing however laughter from Healy.

Fellow English alt-rock artist Yungblud seemingly known as Healy, Friedland, and Mullen out for his or her habits on Twitter on Feb. 11, writing, “Love listening to three privileged white dudes sit around and objectify a young Black female artist who’s blowing up.” But Healy did not appear repentant, as a substitute responding with an Instagram video rant making enjoyable of the artist.

Come April, nonetheless, Healy had modified his tune, apologizing to Ice Spice throughout a efficiency in Auckland, New Zealand. “I never meant to hurt anybody,” he mentioned (through Twitter). “I’m sorry if I’ve offended you and, Ice Spice, I’m sorry. It’s not because I’m annoyed that me joking got misconstrued, it’s cause I don’t want Ice Spice to think I’m a d*ck. I love you, Ice Spice. I’m so sorry. I don’t want anything to be misconstrued as mean. I don’t mind being a bit of a joker . . . but I don’t want to be perceived as mean-hearted.”

Taylor Swift and Ice Spice’s “Karma” Remix Meaning

Swift’s “Karma” is all about… properly, karma — the concept one’s actions will resolve their destiny. On the observe, Swift makes use of the euphemism, “I keep my side of the street clean,” that means she tries to make good decisions in life so she will really feel assured that karma is on her aspect, whereas those that stand towards her can not. “Karma’s a relaxing thought, aren’t you envious that for you it’s not?” she sings within the refrain.

The tune appears to tackle new layers in gentle of Healy’s controversial look on “The Adam Friedland Show” and Ice Spice’s involvement, whether or not intentional or not.

Ice Spice has but to deal with Healy’s feedback or his apology straight. Still, some followers assume she could have subtly (and fittingly) gotten her lick again in her “Karma” remix verse, rapping at one level, “Got you wavin’ pretty white flags, feenin’ for that cash, thinkin’ it’ll save ya, now you switchin’ up your behavior. It’s okay, baby, you ain’t gotta worry, karma never gets lazy, so I keep my head up, my bread up.” It’s price noting, nonetheless, that it is unclear when Swift and Ice Spice really recorded this collaboration, and whether or not or not Swift or the rapper had been conscious of Healy’s look on “The Adam Friedland Show” at the moment.

Ahead, try Swift and Ice Spice’s “Karma” remix and learn the tune’s lyrics, then resolve for your self what they imply.

Taylor Swift and Ice Spice’s “Karma” Remix Music Video

Taylor Swift and Ice Spice’s “Karma” Remix Lyrics

INTRO (Ice Spice)
Karma is that woman, like

VERSE 1 (Swift)
You’re speaking sh*t for the hell of it
Addicted to betrayal, however you are related
You’re terrified to look down
‘Cause should you dare, you may see the glare
Of everybody you burned simply to get there
It’s comin’ again round

PRE-CHORUS (Swift)
And I preserve my aspect of the road clear
You would not know what I imply

CHORUS (Swift)
‘Cause karma is my boyfriend
Karma is a god
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend
Karma’s a soothing thought
Aren’t you envious that for you it isn’t?
Sweet like honey, karma is a cat
Purring in my lap ‘trigger it loves me
Flexing like a goddamn acrobat
Me and karma vibe like that

VERSE 2 (Ice Spice)
Karma is your examine’s ’boutta bounce
Karma is the hearth in your home
And she ’boutta pop up unannounced
And she by no means leavin’ you alone
Watch her put ya opps on a throne

Got you wavin’ fairly white flags, feenin’ for that money
Thinkin’ it’s going to save ya, now you switchin’ up your habits
It’s okay, child, you ain’t gotta fear, karma by no means will get lazy

So, I preserve my head up, my bread up, I will not let up
Promise that you’re going to by no means endeavor with none lesser
I be draggin’ that wagon, karma is a magnificence profitable that pageant, grrah

BRIDGE (Swift & Ice Spice)
Ask me what I realized from all these years
Ask me what I earned from all these tears
Ask me why so many fade, however I’m nonetheless right here
(I’m nonetheless right here, I’m nonetheless right here)

‘Cause karma is the thunder
Rattlin’ your floor
Karma’s in your scent like a bounty hunter
And karma’s gonna observe you down
Step by step, from city to city
Sweet like justice, karma is a queen
Karma takes all my mates to the summit
Karma is the man on the display
Coming straight house to me