Kanye West has had a history of being obsessed with Taylor Swift, with multiple instances where he has fixated on her. One notable moment was when he interrupted her acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, starting a feud between the two artists. West later released a song with controversial lyrics about Swift, claiming he made her famous. In 2016, he mentioned Swift in his song "Famous" and claimed she approved the lyrics, which she denied.

West also displayed a mannequin that resembled Swift naked in his music video. Throughout the years, West has continued to bring up Swift in his music and public statements, showing a continued fixation on the pop star. The ongoing obsession with Swift has sparked controversy and further fueled the drama between the two artists.