Taylor Swift's song "Cancelled!" from her 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl addresses the theme of cancel culture and her complicated relationship with it. In the song, Swift embraces the idea of having "friends who are cancelled," presenting a kind of solidarity with those who have faced public backlash or controversy. She refers to friendships forged through shared scrutiny and "matching scars," suggesting a nuanced perspective rather than outright rejection of people who are "canceled" by society. The song is widely believed to reference real people in Swift's life who have been involved in controversies, notably Blake Lively and Brittany Mahomes. Fans interpret "Cancelled!" as a defense of these friendships despite public opinion. For example, Blake Lively has been embroiled in legal disputes and allegations that attracted media attention, yet Swift's lyrics suggest loyalty and understanding rather than distancing herself. Similarly, the song's imagery of friends "cloaked in Gucci and scandal" reflects Swift's acceptance and even celebration of complicated relationships amid public scrutiny. Swift's personal connection to the theme of cancellation comes from her own high- profile feuds and public criticism, especially around the time of her album Reputation. She discusses this context in the song and in interviews, showing that her view of cancel culture is informed by experience, pain, and resilience. The song conveys a message that she evaluates people not based on public opinion but on their behavior towards her and their own actions. In summary, "Cancelled!" is a self-reflective and defiant track where Taylor Swift addresses cancel culture from a personal and empathetic viewpoint, affirming her friendships with those who have been publicly "cancelled" while acknowledging the complexities involved.