Bruno Mars Denies Liking Taylor Swift Diss Post

Pop star says Swift has always been supportive of his music career

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:27am

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Bruno Mars has denied claims that he 'liked' a social media post attacking Taylor Swift. According to reports, Mars allegedly hit 'like' on a post that featured a video of Swift performing, with a caption that read 'Genuinely how did she get famous? White privilege is crazy because imagine if an Asian was as talentless as her.' However, Mars took to social media to praise Swift, saying 'Taylor has always been supportive and kind to me. Only love over here.'

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing scrutiny and criticism that high-profile artists like Taylor Swift face, even from their peers. It also demonstrates the power of social media to quickly spread misinformation and stir up controversy. Mars' swift response to defend Swift suggests the two artists have a positive relationship, despite any perceived tensions in the music industry.

The details

The post in question appeared to have originated from the social media news outlet Pop Base and was falsely attributed to the official X account of K-pop band BTS, where it does not actually exist. After the initial reports, Mars took to X to praise Swift, saying 'Taylor has always been supportive and kind to me. Only love over here.' He followed up with another post saying 'Spread Love on these apps!'

  • On Friday, March 13, the alleged diss post was shared on social media.
  • On Sunday, March 15, reports surfaced that Bruno Mars had 'liked' the post.
  • Also on Sunday, March 15, Bruno Mars responded on X to deny the claims and praise Taylor Swift.

The players

Bruno Mars

A 40-year-old American singer-songwriter and record producer who has had a successful music career, with multiple Grammy Awards and chart-topping hits.

Taylor Swift

A 36-year-old American singer-songwriter who has achieved immense commercial success and critical acclaim for her music, which often explores her personal relationships and experiences.

Pop Base

A social media news outlet that reportedly shared the post that falsely attributed a diss of Taylor Swift to the official X account of K-pop band BTS.

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What they’re saying

“Taylor has always been supportive and kind to me. Only love over here.”

— Bruno Mars

“Spread Love on these apps!”

— Bruno Mars

The takeaway

This incident demonstrates the power of social media to quickly spread misinformation and stir up controversy, even among high-profile artists. However, Bruno Mars' swift response to defend Taylor Swift and praise their positive relationship suggests that the two artists maintain a supportive and respectful dynamic, despite any perceived tensions in the music industry.