Finn Wolfhard Faces Backlash for Quoting Kanye West's 2009 VMA Interruption of Taylor Swift in New Song Finn Wolfhard, known for his role in Stranger Things, has drawn significant criticism after incorporating a reference to Kanye West’s 2009 VMAs incident in a new song. The track, which samples West’s infamous interruption of Taylor Swift during her performance, has sparked outrage among Swift’s fanbase and even some non-fans. The controversy centers on West’s actions at the 2009 VMAs, where he disrupted Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video, calling her a “hater” and interrupting her with a rant about his own music. The moment, widely regarded as a low point in pop culture history, has since become a symbol of toxic behavior in the music industry. Wolfhard’s decision to sample West’s interruption has been met with harsh reactions. Taylor Swift fans, known for their fierce loyalty, have condemned the reference as a deliberate attempt to provoke. Many argue that West’s behavior was not only disrespectful but also harmful to Swift’s career at the time. One user tweeted, “Sampling a Nazi who humiliated a 19-year-old girl aside, this objectively just sounds horrible.” Another pointed out, “You don’t take into consideration the fact that he is making fun of the situation where the most disgusting man alive humiliated a female artist when she was 19 and almost destroyed her career years later… oh wait… It’s Taylor Swift, so yeah, wdc right?” A third critic added, “You can’t try to humiliate one of the biggest artists on the planet AND sound like shit Finn Wolfhard, if you’re going to be a raging arsehole at least be talented.” The backlash has extended beyond Swift’s fanbase.#taylor_swift #stranger_things #kanye_west #finn_wolfhard #vmas_2009
