Olivia Rodrigo addressed the rumored feud with Taylor Swift in an interview with Rolling Stone in May 2022. She said that she is a "huge fan" of Swift and that she would "never intentionally try to rip off anyone". She also said that she was "inspired" by Swift's music and that she "learned a lot" from her.
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Rodrigo went on to say that she understands why people might make comparisons between her music and Swift's music. She said that they are both young women who write about their experiences in their songs. However, she also said that she is her own artist and that she is "trying to carve out my own path".
The rumored feud between Rodrigo and Swift began in January 2021, when Rodrigo released her debut single, "Drivers License". The song was a massive hit and was praised for its raw emotion. However, some people noticed that the song bore some similarities to Swift's song "All Too Well".
The comparisons between the two songs led to speculation that Rodrigo had copied Swift. Swift herself did not comment on the rumors, but her fans were quick to defend her. Some fans even accused Rodrigo of trying to "bait" Swift into a feud.
Rodrigo has denied that she copied Swift's song. She has said that she was inspired by Swift's music, but that she did not intentionally copy her. She has also said that she is "not trying to start any drama".
The rumored feud between Rodrigo and Swift is a reminder of the intense scrutiny that young female artists face. Both Rodrigo and Swift are talented songwriters who are trying to find their own voices. It is important to remember that they are both just trying to create art and connect with their fans.