Addison Rae Breaks Silence on Taylor Swift and Charli XCX Feud Rumors, Asked If She Must Pick a Side

Addison Rae has weighed in on the growing online talk about a feud between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX, but she made it clear she does not want to pick sides. The comments came during a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, where Rae was asked directly if she feels pressure to choose between Swift and her friend Charli XCX.

Rae avoided naming names and kept her answer broad. She said situations like this are rarely simple and often involve people and issues the public never sees. “There’s so much more to all these things,” she said. “There are people that do weird things, and I try to avoid those people.”

When asked what she meant by “weird things,” Rae pointed to behind-the-scenes drama in the music world. She explained that conflicts can come from producers, writing sessions, and quiet business talks that fans never hear about. “It’s so irrelevant,” she added, making it clear she does not want to dig into private disputes.

Her comments arrive as fans continue to debate the relationship between Swift and Charli XCX. The talk picked up again after Swift released her new album, The Life of a Showgirl.

One song in particular, “Actually Romantic,” sparked heavy discussion online. In the track, Swift sings about someone who seems obsessed with her, which led fans to guess the song could be about Charli. The two artists have a long history, with Charli previously opening for Swift on tour and appearing at past shows.

The rumors did not start there. In 2024, Charli released her album Brat, which included the song “Sympathy Is a Knife.” Many listeners believed the song described Charli feeling insecure around a bigger star. Lines about jealousy and discomfort fueled theories that Swift was the subject. Charli later addressed those claims herself on TikTok. She denied that the song was meant as an attack.

“They’re not diss tracks,” she said, explaining that the music reflects how hard it can be to exist as a female artist in a competitive industry. She spoke openly about pressure, insecurity, and being compared to peers.

Swift has never directly responded to claims about “Sympathy Is a Knife,” but she has spoken positively about Charli in the past.

In a 2024 interview with New York Magazine, Swift praised Charli’s songwriting and creativity, saying she has admired her work for years. Charli also shut down negative fan behavior at her own concerts when chants attacking Swift broke out, telling fans online to stop and saying that kind of behavior was not welcome.

As for “Actually Romantic,” Swift added more fuel to the conversation during a short film released alongside her album. While she did not name anyone, she described the song as “a love letter to someone who hates you.” She also said attention, even negative attention, can feel like affection in the music business.

Despite all the theories, no one involved has confirmed there is real tension between Swift and Charli. Addison Rae’s comments suggest that whatever is happening, it is far more complex than fans assume. By choosing to stay out of the debate, Rae made it clear she values peace over public drama.

Fan theories often go too far and turn creative expression into conflict. Artists write from emotion, not always from real-life fights. Until the people involved speak clearly, it is unfair to force sides or labels onto their work. What do you think about the rumors surrounding Taylor Swift and Charli XCX? Do you believe there is real tension, or is this all fan speculation? Share your thoughts in the comments.