Scooter Braun Reacts to Taylor Swift Owning Her Masters: “Happy for Her”
Scooter Braun is breaking his silence following Taylor Swift’s announcement that she has officially bought back her master recordings — and surprisingly, he’s showing support.
The HYBE America CEO told TMZ he’s genuinely “happy for her” after Swift secured her full catalog from Shamrock Capital — the firm that Scooter sold the rights to back in 2020, after purchasing them himself from Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) in 2019.
Emails Allegedly Prove Taylor Had a Chance to Buy Her Masters
Sources familiar with the situation claim verified emails — some of which were featured in the recent documentary “Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood” — show Taylor was, in fact, given the opportunity to purchase her masters directly from Scooter before Shamrock acquired them.
However, Taylor has consistently stated the opposite — saying the opportunity to buy her music was a “carrot dangled and yanked away.”
The NDA Dispute That Ended It All
Negotiations reportedly fell apart over a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) Scooter allegedly asked Taylor to sign. Swift and her team claim the NDA would have prevented her from speaking negatively about Scooter, while some insiders argue it was simply to keep financial details private.
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Regardless, Taylor refused to sign and the sale to Shamrock moved forward — sparking her decision to re-record her old albums to reclaim control of her work.
Taylor Confirms the News With a Symbolic Instagram Post
Just hours before Scooter’s comments, Taylor Swift posted a cryptic but exciting update on Instagram, sharing a photo of herself surrounded by her album covers with the caption:
“You belong with me.????????????❤️????????.”
A more detailed statement was uploaded to her official website, where she emotionally reflects on the journey, thanking fans for their loyalty through the ups and downs of the battle for her music.
Sources Close to Taylor: “She Got Her Music Back In Spite Of Scooter”
Despite Scooter’s seemingly supportive comments, a source close to Swift told TMZ bluntly:
“She owns her music in spite of Scooter Braun, not because of him.”
While both parties now appear to have moved on professionally, it’s unlikely they’ll ever see eye-to-eye — or be on speaking terms — again.
Conclusion
With her masters finally back in her hands, Taylor Swift is enjoying a full-circle career moment. As for Scooter Braun, he’s offering kind words — but fans and insiders remain skeptical of his role in the outcome.
