Ivanka Trump, a close friend of Kim Kardashian, took to Instagram to share the celebrations for her daughter Arabella’s 13th birthday. The former White House advisor posted a carousel of images, which included snapshots of a Taylor Swift-inspired cake. The cake featured a white frosting with red “13” candles and had blood-like icing revealed when cut open. The decoration on the cake included the lyrics, “Boys only want love if it’s torture,” taken from Swift’s song “Blank Space.”
Ivanka Trump referred to the heart-shaped dessert as the “best cake for [her] favorite Swiftie.” The cake bore a striking resemblance to the one Swift uses in her “Blank Space” music video, where she stabs a heart-shaped cake. Kim Kardashian also acknowledged the post, wishing Arabella a happy birthday and liking the Instagram slideshow.
Swift fans, known as Swifties, took to the comments section to taunt Kim Kardashian with references to Swift’s song “thanK you aIMee.” The song they are referring to is a diss track released by Taylor Swift in April as part of her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The song includes unique capitalization in the title and features lyrics describing a “bronze, spray-tanned” bully, which many believe points to Kardashian.
The feud between Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift dates back to 2016, when Kardashian publicly took her then-husband Kanye West’s side amidst a controversy over his song lyrics in “Famous.” Kardashian claimed that Swift had approved West’s lyrics referring to her, “I made that b**** famous.” This incident led to a social media backlash against Swift, with her fans flooding her posts with snake emojis.
In response to the backlash, Taylor Swift reclaimed the imagery of snakes and used it in her “Reputation” album and tour. She explained in an interview how she found humor in using a giant inflatable cobra named Karyn on stage during her concerts. Swift also shared her perspective on handling negativity and enemies, stating that she believes in letting “trash take itself out” without actively seeking revenge.
Despite the ongoing feud between Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift, there have been moments of connection between their families. Kardashian’s daughter North showed her Swiftie side in a deleted TikTok video dancing to “Shake It Off.” Ivanka Trump, who maintains a friendship with Kardashian, expressed her admiration for her daughter Arabella on her birthday, highlighting her talents and character as she grows into a teenager. Arabella’s milestones, from singing and piano playing to horseback riding adventures and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practice, were all celebrated by Trump in a heartfelt tribute to her daughter’s growth.