Taylor Swift just started her highly-anticipated "The Eras Tour" in Glendale, Arizona, over the weekend and her opening act, Paramore, hyped fans up by performing some of their classic and newer songs. Frontwoman Hayley Williams also shared a heartwarming story about what happened during the VMAs 2009 incident with Kanye West.
Performing at the city's State Fame Stadium, the musician recalled a few stories she shared with the pop star, including the shocking incident during the 2009 awards show when the rapper sabotaged Swift's speech by declaring that Beyoncé has "one of the best videos of all time."
She began the story by sharing how she and the "Bejeweled" singer became acquainted at first, saying Swift's mother spoke to her at an event and told her that her daughter was "just getting started and she doesn't really know anybody in the business." (via Loudwire)
Williams got Swift's number, but since she's shy when she's not on stage, the musician didn't reach out to the pop star until after the VMAs scandal.
What Did Hayley Williams Tell Taylor Swift After The VMAs 2009 Incident?
After the incident went viral (and has been a big part of the 2000s pop culture), the Paramore singer felt like she has to reach out to Swift because she was "cool" and did not deserve what happened.
The musician did not specify what exactly she told the pop songstress, but she revealed that it was around that time that she got to know more about her personally.
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I have been able to watch her trajectory. I'm sure you know this because you're here tonight and you obviously 'get it,' but there are moments when I've talked to people that I'm like, 'I am not sure that you get how f****** incredible this person is, this artist is in history,'" she added.
Taylor Swift 'The Eras Tour'
Taylor Swift kicked off her tour in Glendale, Arizona, and her setlist reportedly featured over 40 songs in a span of more than three hours.
Some of the surprise songs she performed were "State of Grace" from the album "Red," "Tim McGraw," "this is me trying," "mirrorball," and more.
Her next show would be at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 24 and 25 along with special guests beabadoobee and GAYLE. More information about the singer's "The Eras Tour" is available on her official website here.
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