Courtney Love Slammed By Fans As She Bashes Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift And Madonna

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Courtney Love doesn't hold back, criticizing everyone from Lana Del Rey to Taylor Swift in recent interviews.
Fans were quick to defend their favorite artists after Love's controversial comments made headlines.
Love's assertion that Taylor Swift is not an "important" artist sparked backlash and confusion among fans and the industry.

This is not the first time Courtney Love's strong opinions about popular artists have caused confusion and outrage, and it probably won't be the last, as the Hole singer is always very blunt when expressing what she thinks. In a recent interview, where she talked about her early career, her personal life, and shared her opinion on current music.

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She spoke candidly about some of the most famous musicians in the world, reminding everyone about her contentious relationship with Madonna, expressing her disappointment with Lana Del Rey's latest music, and lastly, making some shocking remarks about Taylor Swift.

Fans Slam Courtney Love For Her Controversial Comments

Courtney Love made the headlines once again with her controversial statements, and fans on social media were ruthless. She went after several of the most important pop stars in the world right now, including Beyoncé, Madonna, Lana Del Rey, and Taylor Swift.

She criticized Lana's music and suggested she take a long break from music. "I haven't liked Lana since she covered a John Denver song, and I think she should really take seven years off," she said. "Up until 'Take Me Home Country Roads' I thought she was great. When I was recording my new album, I had to stop listening to her as she was influencing me too much."

Courtney Love also talked about how she and Madonna have been at odds for years now. "I don't like her and she doesn’t like me." Still, she highlighted one project of the Queen of Pop which she liked, but made it clear it wasn't because of her. "I loved Desperately Seeking Susan, but for the city of New York as much as her."

She was kinder when talking about Beyoncé, saying that she likes "the idea of Beyoncé doing a country record because it’s about Black women going into spaces where previously only white women have been allowed, not that I like it much. As a concept, I love it. I just don’t like her music."

Backlash on social media was quick and ruthless, with people not only defending their favorite musicians but insisting that Courtney Love was only saying those things because she was desperate for attention.

Courtney Love Said Taylor Swift Is Not An 'Important' Artist

Courtney Love's comments about Taylor Swift came as a shock, as she is, undeniably, one of the most famous and relevant artists in the world right now. To say she didn't like her music would be one thing, but the Hole singer insisted that Taylor Swift was not "important" or "interesting."

"Taylor is not important," she stated. "She might be a safe space for girls, and she’s probably the Madonna of now," she added, and we know how she feels about Madonna, "but she’s not interesting as an artist."

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Of course, swifties jumped in defense of their favorite artist, attacking Courtney Love, and highlighting Taylor Swift's accomplishments.

Most people will agree that Taylor's importance in the music industry is not up for debate, so Courtney Love's comments were not only surprising but also confusing. She was not expressing her dislike for Taylor Swift's music but denying her relevance, which is a difficult stance to take when she's selling out stadiums all over the world.