was only willing to talk to her about buying back her masters if she signed an NDA forbidding her to speak negatively about him; that she had every intention of partnering with Shamrock but backed out after learning Braun will still financially gain from the catalog; and that she has started re-recording her old music, and it’s “proven to be both exciting and creatively fulfilling.”
Swift also noted that Shamrock’s acquisition was the second time her music—her life’s work—was put on the market without her permission. Read Swift’s full statement for yourself, below.Swift also included the letter she wrote to Shamrock telling them she cannot partner with them if Braun will still benefit in the arrangement.
In turn, Shamrock released a statement that seemed to back up everything Swift said about the situation. “Taylor Swift is a transcendent artist with a timeless catalog,” Shamrock said in a. “We made this investment because we believe in the immense value and opportunity that comes with her work. We fully respect and support her decision and, while we hoped to formally partner, we also knew this was a possible outcome that we considered.
Taylor Swift’s fans, of course, jumped into action online, with “WE LOVE YOU TAYLOR” quickly trending.