Spanish singer Bad Gyal has ruled out the possibility of collaborating with Taylor Swift, declaring that she would turn down a multimillion-dollar offer to work with the global pop superstar because she does not identify with Swift’s ideas or what her music represents.
The outspoken remarks came during a recent appearance on Fort Night Show, an Argentine interview program hosted by influencer Marta Fort on the Blender streaming channel. Asked whether there was an artist she would never work with, Bad Gyal named Swift as an example, making it clear that the decision would stand regardless of the financial incentive.
“Let’s say we enter some kind of Alice in Wonderland world, some surreal world, whatever, and someone tells me, ‘I’ll pay you three million euros or three million dollars if you collaborate with Taylor Swift.’ I wouldn’t do it,” the singer said, according to Complex.
Bad Gyal, whose real name is Alba Farelo, explained that her position stems from a lack of artistic and personal identification with Swift’s music.
“I don’t see myself represented by her ideas or by what her music stands for,” she said.
The Spanish artist then delivered one of the interview’s most provocative moments, using an unflattering food comparison to describe how she perceives Swift’s sound. Referring to memes that mock the pop star’s music as bland, Bad Gyal compared it to a rotten hard-boiled egg and dry chicken without seasoning, salt or oil.
The comments have drawn attention for their bluntness, placing two artists with distinct musical identities at the center of a conversation about artistic compatibility and potential collaborations.
Bad Gyal Explains Why Taylor Swift Is Not a Fit
Bad Gyal’s comments appear to reflect her own musical preferences and artistic identity rather than a reported personal dispute with Swift. During the interview, she acknowledged that she did not expect the American singer to be interested in collaborating with her either.
She also indicated that she was not necessarily looking to start a feud with Swift, explaining that she chose the pop star as an example of an artist whose musical world does not align with hers.
That distinction is important. Although the food comparisons were pointed, Bad Gyal framed her answer around a lack of connection with Swift’s ideas and music, rather than describing a specific negative encounter between the two artists.
There is no indication from the interview that the pair have had a direct disagreement or that a collaboration was ever proposed. Her hypothetical offer of three million euros or dollars was used to emphasize just how firmly she would decline such a partnership.
Madonna, Tini and Lali Are Among the Artists She Would Consider
While Swift is off the table, Bad Gyal was more open when discussing other potential collaborators.
The singer expressed interest in working with Madonna, identifying the pop icon as an artist she could see herself collaborating with. She also spoke positively about Argentine performers Tini and Lali, suggesting that she would be open to exploring musical possibilities with them.
Bad Gyal acknowledged that artists can have very different sounds and still find common ground in the studio. For her, the appeal of collaboration lies in discovering how contrasting musical identities can come together to create something new.
Her comments offer a clearer picture of how she approaches partnerships: rather than treating a major name or a substantial financial offer as sufficient reason to collaborate, she places importance on whether an artist feels like the right fit.
Bad Gyal Continues to Build Her International Profile
Known for her blend of reggaeton, dancehall and other urban music influences, Bad Gyal has built a distinctive identity within Spain’s contemporary music scene. Her collaborations with artists including Anitta, Tokischa and Young Miko have also connected her with audiences beyond her home country.
Her appearance on Fort Night Show comes as she continues to promote her music internationally, with discussions around her career extending beyond releases and collaborations to include her creative preferences and ambitions.
Swift, meanwhile, remains one of the most prominent figures in global pop, with a musical catalogue and fan base that span multiple generations. Her style and songwriting approach differ considerably from Bad Gyal’s dancehall- and reggaeton-influenced sound, making the prospect of a collaboration an intriguing hypothetical despite the Spanish singer’s rejection.
For now, Bad Gyal has made her position clear: even a hypothetical offer worth millions would not persuade her to record a song with Swift.
Whether the remarks spark a response from Swift or generate further discussion among fans remains to be seen. But Bad Gyal’s comments have already put the question of artistic compatibility—and the limits of money in creative decisions—back in the spotlight.
