Taylor Swift and Post Malone: A Timeline of Their Relationship and Collaboration

Taylor Swift and Post Malone have delighted fans with their recent collaboration on the new album “The Tortured Poets Department.” The album, released on April 19, features a double album format, with the first single being the duet “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone.

But this collaboration didn’t just happen overnight. The pair has a history that dates back to April 2018 when Taylor Swift complimented Post Malone backstage at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift praised Malone’s hit song “Better Now,” calling it “insane” and expressing her admiration for his songwriting skills.

Their friendship continued to grow, with Swift and Malone sharing a hug at the American Music Awards in November 2019. Malone even followed Swift on TikTok in April 2022, sparking rumors of a potential collaboration.

In October 2023, Malone spoke highly of Swift in an interview with Howard Stern, calling her kind, considerate, and an amazing songwriter. He also revealed a fun anecdote about playing beer pong with Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and getting a tattoo to commemorate the experience.

Fast forward to February 2024, Swift announced the release of “The Tortured Poets Department” at the Grammy Awards, with Malone teasing their collaboration on social media. Swift was even seen swaying to Malone’s performance at Super Bowl 58.

Finally, in April 2024, the duo dropped the music video for “Fortnight,” showcasing their chemistry and creativity. Malone expressed his gratitude for working with Swift, calling her a once-in-a-lifetime talent.

Fans are thrilled to see these two talented artists come together for such a special project, and the success of their collaboration is evident in the excitement surrounding the release of “The Tortured Poets Department.”