Taking on Taylor Swift

Definitely don't recommend this documentary. Basically a bunch of clout chasers claiming this was "cultural appropriation". Claiming that the sayings came from the hood. Not sure how this has anything to do with copyright. These are common phrases all around. The fact they didn't even own the rights anymore just adds to the stupidity. People just trying to get unwarranted payouts based on someone else's talent. This documentary in its self is solely trying to use taylor swifts name to gain traction. Especially with the massive traction Taylor Swift has right now.

If I could rate lower I would!

This was a complete joke. I was baffled at these dudes thinking that they have any writing credits to this song. Just trying to ride off of Taylor's fame, and make money off of someone else's hard work. If this song wasn't poplar they wouldn't even care, but because it's Taylor Swift.... Taylor doesn't need to steal song lyrics, she's one of the best lyricist out there. The lyrics they are accusing her of stealing are common phrases. Just 2 guys trying to ride off of Taylor's success, and trying to get media coverage, that I hope backfired on them. Very disappointed in HBO for even airing this garbage. Please don't waste any time watching this joke of a documentary.

Why is Taylor in the poster for this from the Reputation Era? What does reputation have to do with Shake it Off? Why are the other artists not on the poster? Because they know swifties will click when they see her. They couldn't get the money from the lawsuit so they thought to make a documentary about it. This is absolutely ridiculous. Taylor has a history of often over crediting her work not under-crediting it. Go make music instead of using her to make money. Pathetic. I can see why Netflix and Disney+ don't have this on their platform because they already have docs from Taylor that will actually make money. Not this garbage. I guess anyone will try to make money off her fame.

Is this what tabloids do nowadays? Because this sure isn't a documentary.

I started watching this because I normally don't follow news and just focus on the artist and most of the content I've been finding on other controversies of hers has been acceptable for my standards. It's clear from the get go where they're going to go with this and I only finished watching it because I've been a huge fan of hers since the beginning and was thinking I may biased and it's always important to hear both parts. However I do feel this may be more biased than I am.

PD: One thing is certain though, they didn't get any settlement and this is their way to pay for their lawyer because they didn't need to use an image of only her and her name in big letters as a cover.

The name "Taylor Swift" is so clickable, especially right now. The HATERS click on it because it says "taking on" and the SWIFTIES click because they love her and want to watch any content involving her. This was 40+ minutes of whining and throwing out accusations that actually make no sense. Throwing stuff at a wall and hoping it sticks, if you will. Don't waste your time or brain cells! She's not a thief, she always gives credit where it's due. She has proven that time and time again. They mention the lawsuit being a money grab and that's absolutely what it looks like. They also used this documentary as an outlet to bring up cultural appropriation, and in my opinion, that's reaching. It has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that she used a common phrase, used everywhere, that wasn't trademarked in any way, in a song that is meant to dismiss "critics" that belittle her and all of her achievements.