Unfair Accusations: Was Taylor Swift’s 2019 Billboard Performance a Copycat of Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella Showcase?

Let me ask you a question—was Beyoncé’s performance at Coachella 2018 a copycat of Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk album cover from 1979? The list of such accusations could go on for days, but fact remains: it was not a copycat. Just because two artists have the same idea about how to execute a performance doesn’t make it a copy.

Drum Lines: A Timeless Musical Tradition

Drum lines have been a part of musical performances for ages, yet Beyoncé’s fans act as if it was something she invented. While Beyoncé had a full marching band on her Coachella performance, Taylor Swift utilized just drums. It’s worth noting that this was not the first time Taylor Swift incorporated drums into her performances. A high school band was featured in her You Belong With Me music video, and drums were a major part of King of My Heart during her reputation tour. Drums are not even limited to being a cultural appropriation issue; claiming such is ridiculous.

Accusations Against Taylor Swift

Some of Beyoncé’s fans went so far as to claim that Taylor Swift’s outfit was inspired by Beyoncé’s boots! Truth be told, Taylor has been wearing outfits similarly styled to those worn during her Fearless tour since 2008. This isn’t the first time these fans have been overly critical. Recently, they lashed out at Ariana Grande, accusing her of getting paid more than Beyoncé for her Coachella performance. Even if that were true, what was Ariana supposed to do? Turn down the money? It’s her rightful pay for a job well done, as any other career would receive.

Both Beyoncé and Ariana are incredibly talented artists, and there doesn’t seem to be any bad blood between them. The issue lies with the fans who need to learn to support their favorite artists without tearing others down.

Conclusion

It’s important to remember that creativity and inspiration are natural parts of the artistic process. Performance styles and musical ideas can evolve and be inspired by countless sources. What matters is that each artist brings their unique vision and talent to the stage. Fans should focus on celebrating the creativity of all artists rather than engaging in baseless accusations.