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September 15th, 2009, 07:12 GMT · By

Taylor Swift Talks Kanye West VMA Incident

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Kanye West interrupts Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009 VMAs
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Country singer Taylor Swift won her first Video Music Awards Moonman on Sunday, at the 2009 ceremony, for Best Female Video. As she took to the stage to thank the fans who voted for her, she was rudely interrupted by Kanye West, who took the mic from her hand to address the crowd and say Beyonce should have won. Taylor talked to reporters after the award ceremony and said she was no longer upset about the interruption, Us Magazine says.

The young singer told the media that she did not mind having Kanye West on stage with her that much, but she did mind not being allowed to talk because the one thing she truly wanted to do was to thank all her fans and those who had supported her and, this way, made her win possible.
However, since Beyonce called her up on the stage and let her finish her speech, she was no longer upset – and certainly not holding a grudge against Kanye.

“Well, I was standing on stage because I was really excited because I had just won the award. And then I was really excited because Kanye West was on stage. And then I wasn’t so excited anymore after that.” Taylor told the media after the VMAs. Since the incident, she’d been getting massive support from fellow celebrities and fans alike, the singer also said. “I’ve been getting so many text messages and everybody’s been really nice. So I’ve had a really, really fun night. It’s been interesting definitely. It’s definitely been an interesting night.” Taylor explained.

As for the moment Beyonce called her up on the stage when she was supposed to be delivering her speech for winning Best Video of the Year, Taylor said she didn’t know what surprise the “Single Ladies” diva had in store for her. Of course, this is not to say she did not appreciate the gesture – on the contrary, it was the one thing that turned the entire night around and made it fun for her.

“They told me to stand by the side of the stage, and I didn’t really know what was going to go down. But I thought it was so wonderful and gracious of her to do what she’s always done. She’s always been a great person before anything else. Before the talented artist, the superstar, she’s always been a great person and I just, I thought I couldn’t love Beyonce more tonight, than tonight.” Taylor said. “I don’t know him [Kanye West], and I’ve never met him, so... I don’t want to start anything because I had a great night tonight.” the singer concluded by saying.

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Comment #1 by: g-man on 18 Sep 2009, 22:14 UTC reply to this comment

Well, you wanted CHANGE. It's only just begun.


Comment #2 by: R6 Supergirl on 21 Sep 2009, 04:29 UTC reply to this comment

I thin what Kanye did was unacceptable, there are many good artist out there and it doesn't matter who wins the Grammy... damn dude keep ur mouth shut. maybe she isn't your favorite but Beyonce has had her day, let someone else have the spot light for a minute!!!!!!!!!!!


Comment #3 by: Kasp on 03 Oct 2009, 02:50 UTC reply to this comment

I think that it was the best thing that could ever happend to her...I was a fan of kanye, and had never heard of the girl before....that change everything for her for good and for him not good at all...but forget kanye....Taylor Swift it is .....and to conclude I'm a hip hop producer jajaja

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