""We were delighted when Taylor Swift and her team approached us earlier this year about incorporating an interpolation of George Michael's classic song 'Father Figure' into a brand new song of the same title to be featured on her forthcoming album," the wrote on social media. ""When we heard the track we had no hesitation in agreeing to this association between two great artists and we know George would have felt the same.""
"The fact that Taylor is a battle rapper is sending me. 🤣- Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) October 3, 2025 Minaj loved "Wood," but also was big into "Accidentally Romantic" for its diss track potential."
"Curtis Jackson liked getting namechecked on "Ruin the Friendship," but maybe he didn't notice it's about a friend that died? That's the Life of a Showman,,, welcome to the new Era 🫶🏾🧡💚 pic.twitter.com/hBFO0aGfZD- FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) October 3, 2025 A lot going on at the moment. @taylorswift13 @taylornation13 #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl #TaylorSwift pic.twitter.com/m"
Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl attracted praise and attention from many celebrity peers and estates. Nicki Minaj praised the energy and highlighted 'Wood' while noting 'Accidentally Romantic' for diss-track potential. The George Michael estate approved an interpolation of 'Father Figure,' stating they had no hesitation and believing George would have felt the same. Curtis Jackson (50 Cent) enjoyed being namechecked on 'Ruin the Friendship.' Flavor Flav celebrated the new era with an enthusiastic post. The Elizabeth Taylor estate responded with a gracious fan video, and Jimmy Fallon acknowledged the moment on social media.
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