Two of the largest girls in music have teamed up for a possible song-of-the-summer contender. This time, it is Taylor Swift and meteoric up-and-coming rapper Ice Spice becoming a member of fingers to ship a remix of Swift’s “Midnights” track “Karma,” which has steadily been gaining traction on the radio, rising to No. 32 on the Billboard Scorching 100 after debuting on the chart in November 2022.

In an interview with Spotify in regards to the remix, Swift revealed that the collab took place naturally as a result of she and Ice Spice have been each followers of each other. “She reached out by her group, simply sort of saying, ‘Hey, Ice has been a giant fan of Taylor’s since she was a bit child, would like to collaborate if that was ever one thing that took place.’ And I had been listening to her nonstop. . . . So I instantly obtained her quantity and stated, ‘Hey, would you wanna do your model of ‘Karma’? Do you relate to this?’ So she jumped in headfirst.”

Swift praised Ice Spice as an artist, including, “Attending to know her has been so particular as a result of I’m blown away by her. In my view, she’s the one to observe. Watching her work ethic and the way thoughtfully she approaches her profession, she’s like my new favourite artist, and I am so honored that she’s on the music.”

On Could 26, Ice Spice joined Taylor Swift onstage in the course of the Eras Tour cease in New Jersey to perform the “Karma” remix live for the primary time. “I simply not solely fell in love along with her however simply determined she’s the whole future,” Swift stated to the group, per The Hollywood Reporter. “I have been round so many artists and so many artists which might be beginning out, however I’ve by no means been round somebody who’s that ready and curious and targeted on what she needs. So I used to be completely blown away.”

Along with performing the “Karma” remix, Swift and Ice Spice additionally premiered the music video for his or her collab on the present. The video was formally launched on-line shortly after the live performance ended.

One elephant within the room that may seemingly go unaddressed is that Swift’s rumored new boyfriend, Matty Healy of The 1975, has been embroiled in controversy for feedback he made in regards to the “Boy’s a Liar, Pt. 2” rapper.

What Occurred With Ice Spice and Matty Healy?

Throughout his look on “The Adam Friedland Show” in February, Healy talked about he had messaged with Ice Spice on Instagram. Hosts Friedland and Nick Mullen responded by happening a tirade of racist insults about Ice Spice, calling her an “Inuit Spice Lady” and a “chubby Chinese language girl” earlier than mocking Chinese language and Hawaiian accents, to nothing however laughter from Healy.

Fellow English alt-rock artist Yungblud seemingly referred to as Healy, Friedland, and Mullen out for his or her conduct on Twitter on Feb. 11, writing, “Love listening to 3 privileged white dudes sit round and objectify a younger Black feminine artist who’s blowing up.” However Healy did not appear repentant, as an alternative responding with an Instagram video rant making enjoyable of the artist.

Come April, nevertheless, Healy had modified his tune, apologizing to Ice Spice throughout a efficiency in Auckland, New Zealand. “I by no means meant to harm anyone,” he stated (through Twitter). “I am sorry if I’ve offended you and, Ice Spice, I am sorry. It isn’t as a result of I am aggravated that me joking obtained misconstrued, it is trigger I do not need Ice Spice to suppose I am a d*ck. I really like you, Ice Spice. I am so sorry. I do not need something to be misconstrued as imply. I do not thoughts being a little bit of a joker . . . however I do not wish to be perceived as mean-hearted.”

Taylor Swift and Ice Spice’s “Karma” Remix Which means

Swift’s “Karma” is all about… effectively, karma — the concept one’s actions will resolve their destiny. On the observe, Swift makes use of the euphemism, “I preserve my facet of the road clear,” which means she tries to make good decisions in life so she will be able to really feel assured that karma is on her facet, whereas those that stand in opposition to her can’t. “Karma’s a calming thought, aren’t you envious that for you it isn’t?” she sings within the refrain.

The music appears to tackle new layers in mild of Healy’s controversial look on “The Adam Friedland Present” and Ice Spice’s involvement, whether or not intentional or not.

Ice Spice has but to handle Healy’s feedback or his apology straight. Nonetheless, some followers suppose she might have subtly (and fittingly) gotten her lick again in her “Karma” remix verse, rapping at one level, “Received you wavin’ fairly white flags, feenin’ for that money, thinkin’ it will save ya, now you switchin’ up your conduct. It is okay, child, you ain’t gotta fear, karma by no means will get lazy, so I preserve my head up, my bread up.” It is price noting, nevertheless, that it is unclear when Swift and Ice Spice truly recorded this collaboration, and whether or not or not Swift or the rapper have been conscious of Healy’s look on “The Adam Friedland Present” at the moment.

Forward, try Swift and Ice Spice’s “Karma” remix and skim the music’s lyrics, then resolve for your self what they imply.

Taylor Swift and Ice Spice’s “Karma” Remix Music Video

Taylor Swift and Ice Spice’s “Karma” Remix Lyrics

INTRO (Ice Spice)
Karma is that lady, like

VERSE 1 (Swift)
You are speaking sh*t for the hell of it
Hooked on betrayal, however you are related
You are terrified to look down
‘Trigger in case you dare, you may see the glare
Of everybody you burned simply to get there
It is comin’ again round

PRE-CHORUS (Swift)
And I preserve my facet of the road clear
You would not know what I imply

CHORUS (Swift)
‘Trigger karma is my boyfriend
Karma is a god
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend
Karma’s a calming thought
Aren’t you envious that for you it isn’t?
Candy like honey, karma is a cat
Purring in my lap ‘trigger it loves me
Flexing like a goddamn acrobat
Me and karma vibe like that

VERSE 2 (Ice Spice)
Karma is your test’s ’boutta bounce
Karma is the fireplace in your own home
And he or she ’boutta pop up unannounced
And he or she by no means leavin’ you alone
Watch her put ya opps on a throne

Received you wavin’ fairly white flags, feenin’ for that money
Thinkin’ it will save ya, now you switchin’ up your conduct
It is okay, child, you ain’t gotta fear, karma by no means will get lazy

So, I preserve my head up, my bread up, I will not let up
Promise that you’re going to by no means endeavor with none lesser
I be draggin’ that wagon, karma is a magnificence profitable that pageant, grrah

CHORUS (Swift)
‘Trigger karma is my boyfriend
Karma is a god
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend
Karma’s a calming thought
Aren’t you envious that for you it isn’t?
Candy like honey, karma is a cat
Purring in my lap ‘trigger it loves me
Flexing like a goddamn acrobat
Me and karma vibe like that

BRIDGE (Swift & Ice Spice)
Ask me what I realized from all these years
Ask me what I earned from all these tears
Ask me why so many fade, however I am nonetheless right here
(I am nonetheless right here, I am nonetheless right here)

‘Trigger karma is the thunder
Rattlin’ your floor
Karma’s in your scent like a bounty hunter
And karma’s gonna observe you down
Step-by-step, from city to city
Candy like justice, karma is a queen
Karma takes all my pals to the summit
Karma is the man on the display
Coming straight residence to me

CHORUS (Swift)
‘Trigger karma is my boyfriend
Karma is a god
Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend
Karma’s a calming thought
Aren’t you envious that for you it isn’t?
Candy like honey, karma is a cat
Purring in my lap ‘trigger it loves me
Flexing like a goddamn acrobat
Me and karma vibe like that

OUTRO (Swift & Ice Spice)
Karma is my boyfriend
Karma is a god
Karma is my bestie
Karma’s a calming thought
Karma’s gonna maintain you down