Fergie Slams Double Standards in Music Industry After Backlash Over Taylor Swift’s “Slut!”

Singer Fergie is speaking out strongly in support of Taylor Swift following the controversy sparked by Swift’s bold new track, “Slut!”—a song that has reignited conversations about how female artists are judged differently when expressing their sexuality.

In a candid and fiery social media post, the former Black Eyed Peas frontwoman called out what she described as blatant double standards still pervasive in the music industry.

“Male artists sing about lust every day and nobody freaks out,” Fergie wrote. “But when a woman owns her body and her desire, suddenly it’s controversial. That’s not empowerment—that’s hypocrisy.”

Swift’s track, part of 1989 (Taylor’s Version), has drawn mixed reactions since its release. While some critics labeled it as “too provocative,” many fans praised Swift for reclaiming a word historically used to shame women. Fergie stood firmly with the latter, calling the song “a statement every woman in this business understands.”

“I’ve been there,” Fergie added. “When I released ‘Fergalicious’ or ‘My Humps,’ people said it was inappropriate. Meanwhile, men could sing about the same thing and be called legends. I learned quick—you can’t please everyone, so you might as well be honest.”

Her comments resonated widely, sparking praise from fans and fellow musicians alike. “Fergie has always been ahead of her time,” one fan tweeted. “She faced this kind of judgment long before social media. She knows what Taylor’s feeling.”

Fergie also applauded Swift for her bravery in challenging outdated narratives about women in pop music. “Taylor’s not glorifying anything,” she said. “She’s just telling the truth—and that’s what real artists do.”

Critics have noted that both Fergie and Swift, despite representing different eras of pop music, share a similar resilience—turning scrutiny into strength by using their music to reflect and reject unfair labels placed on women in entertainment.

Fergie ended her message with a powerful call for change: “We need to stop policing women for being confident. Desire isn’t dirty—double standards are.”

With her candid remarks, Fergie reaffirmed that her influence extends well beyond the stage, standing as a voice for fairness, freedom, and unapologetic self-expression.