Bruno Mars Responds to Claims He Liked Tweet Calling Taylor Swift 'Talentless'

The singer addressed the controversy on X, saying Swift has 'always been supportive and kind' to him.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:09am

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Bruno Mars allegedly liked a tweet on Friday, March 13, that criticized Taylor Swift and called her 'talentless.' The singer later responded on X, saying that Swift has 'always been supportive and kind' to him. Mars is preparing for a world tour starting April 10 to promote his new album The Romantic.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and rivalries that can exist between high-profile music artists, even if they have generally positive relationships. It also speaks to the power of social media to amplify and distort celebrity interactions.

The details

According to reports, the tweet that Mars allegedly liked featured footage of Swift on her Eras Tour and called the pop superstar 'talentless' and questioned how she became famous. Mars later removed the like and responded on X, writing that Swift has 'always been supportive and kind' to him. The tweet criticizing Swift was falsely credited to BTS's official X account, and the original source is unknown.

  • On Friday, March 13, Bruno Mars allegedly liked a tweet criticizing Taylor Swift.
  • On Sunday, March 15, Mars responded to the report on X.

The players

Bruno Mars

A 40-year-old singer-songwriter who is preparing for a world tour starting April 10 to promote his new album The Romantic.

Taylor Swift

A 36-year-old pop superstar who is currently on her record-breaking Eras Tour.

Anderson .Paak

A 40-year-old musician who is a member of the band Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars.

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What they’re saying

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

— Bruno Mars (X)

“Spread Love on these apps! 🌹”

— Bruno Mars (X)

“Looks like I linked up with the wrong pop star! Hey @taylorswift13 is your number still the same!? Lmk if you need help with 1989, I'm available! #ShakeItOff.”

— Anderson .Paak (X)

“It's the betrayal for me”

— Bruno Mars (X)

What’s next

Mars is set to begin his world tour on April 10 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where he will perform songs from his new album The Romantic.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the complex relationships and rivalries that can exist between high-profile music artists, even those who generally have positive interactions. It also underscores the power of social media to amplify and distort celebrity interactions, and the importance of artists being mindful of how their online activity may be perceived.