In a recent interview on the “Scandalous Podcast,” metal musician Gary Holt defended Taylor Swift while criticizing Beyoncé, sparking a heated response from Beyoncé’s fans. Holt referred to Beyoncé as “the most overrated talent on Earth” and claimed that she is only marginally talented. He argued that Beyoncé shouldn’t be considered a true songwriter because she has many co-writers credited on her songs. Holt exaggerated the number of co-writers she uses, suggesting that it undermines her credibility as a songwriter. He also pointed out that Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, was credited on a song and won a Grammy for its music video, highlighting the extent of co-writing involved in Beyoncé’s work.
In contrast, Holt praised Taylor Swift for writing most of her songs with minimal help, stating that she deserves credit as a true songwriter. He criticized the practice of having massive teams of songwriters, saying that it becomes unclear who did what when there are multiple names on a song. Holt also mentioned that Swift gave her Eras Tour truck drivers $100,000 bonuses, highlighting her generosity and good character.
Despite his support for Swift, Holt made it clear that he has “no hate” for Beyoncé and called her a “good person.” However, he questioned whether Beyoncé would show the same generosity to her drivers. Holt also made a playful remark about not liking Swift because she is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, jokingly expressing his frustration at the Chiefs’ victories over his favorite team, the San Francisco 49ers.
Throughout the interview, Holt expressed his admiration for Swift and questioned why she receives so much backlash. He emphasized that she is a hard worker and is kind to everyone, praising her success as the biggest pop star on Earth.
While Swift’s fans appreciated Holt’s kind words about her, Beyoncé’s supporters were not happy with his criticism. They took to social media to defend Beyoncé, arguing that she may not primarily be a songwriter, but she is still an incredible performer. Some criticized Holt for voicing his opinion, suggesting that he is irrelevant and his thoughts don’t matter.
Overall, Holt’s defense of Taylor Swift and criticism of Beyoncé sparked a passionate response from fans on both sides. The debate around songwriting and talent in the music industry continues to be a contentious topic, with artists like Swift and Beyoncé having different approaches to their creative processes.
