Swift swapped labels at the end of 2018, moving from Big Machine Label Group, which is owned by Borchetta, to Universal Music Group. Borchetta signed Swift when she was 14 years old, and recorded six albums with her.

In June, Borchetta sold his label, along with rights to Swift’s master recordings from her early albums, to Braun. Swift claims she was not consulted on the move, and accused Braun – who also manages Ariana Grande, Kanye West and Justin Bieber – of “incessant, manipulative bullying”. She gained the support of other artists over the controversy, including Lily Allen, who issued her own message aimed at “controlling, belittling” men in the industry.

Swift later announced that she would release copycat versions of her early music next year, in order to regain control of the rights.

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