P!nk Defends Taylor Swift, Calls Out Double Standards Over ‘Slut!’ Backlash

Pop icon P!nk has come to Taylor Swift’s defense amid the controversy sparked by Swift’s provocative new album, The Life of a Showgirl. The song “Slut!” — which explores themes of female sexuality — has drawn sharp criticism, prompting P!nk to speak out against what she calls a “tired, sexist double standard.”

Taking to Instagram, P!nk expressed her frustration:

“Male artists sing about lust every day and nobody freaks out. But when a woman owns her sexuality, suddenly it’s ‘too much’? Give me a break.”

Known for her fearless honesty and bold performances, the Grammy winner shared her empathy for Swift’s situation.

“I’ve been called every name in the book for being bold, loud, or sexual on stage,” P!nk wrote. “It’s funny — when a man does it, he’s confident. When a woman does it, she’s inappropriate.”

Her post quickly went viral, drawing praise from fans and fellow artists alike. One supporter commented, “Thank you, P!nk, for saying what we’re all thinking. Women have the right to sing about desire without being shamed.”

Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl has sparked wide debate. While some critics accuse her of abandoning her previously “clean” image, others hail the album as her most liberated and daring work yet.

For P!nk, the controversy signals progress.

“Art is supposed to make people uncomfortable — that’s how you know it’s real,” she said. “Taylor’s not doing anything new — she’s just doing it better.”

With her trademark candor, P!nk has once again reinforced her role as one of pop’s most unapologetic voices — standing firmly on the side of creative freedom and self-expression.