Billboard Apologizes to Taylor Swift for Controversial Video Clip

The magazine faced backlash after including a clip from Kanye West's 'Famous' video in a tribute to Swift's achievements.

Billboard issued a public apology to Taylor Swift after including a clip from Kanye West's 2016 'Famous' video in a celebratory montage of Swift's career highlights.
The clip depicted a wax figure of a nude Swift, which many fans and commentators have described as 'revenge porn' and offensive.
Swift and West's long-standing feud dates back to the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards and was reignited by the 'Famous' video and its controversial lyrics.
Billboard acknowledged the error, removed the clip, and expressed regret for any harm caused to Swift and their audience.
The video was part of Billboard's announcement naming Swift as the second greatest pop star of the 21st century, with the top spot yet to be revealed.