TAYLOR Swift fans believe they've worked out the singer's "motive" behind releasing a new single with American rapper Ice Spice.
The 33-year-old has received backlash since announcing the surprise collaboration following her boyfriend Matty Healy's derogatory comments about the rap star.
Now fans claim Taylor is attempting to make amends on behalf of 1975 frontman Matty.
"Taylor Swift trying to cover her boyfriend’s a** with this Ice Spice collaboration is funny to me," said one.
Another said: "The collab seems like damage control, like flat out.
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"Ice spice is so popular right now, as is Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift has been getting bad PR because of Matty Healy’s comments."
Someone else said: "Taylor Swift's remix of 'Karma' with Bronx rapper Ice Spice reeks of damage control and exploitative PR strategy."
Others couldn't wrap their head around the unlikely duo.
They asked: "Collaborating with the rapper that your boyfriend made weird racist comments about, like what is going on?"
Another said: Does Ice Spice know that Taylor’s new boyfriend literally made racist comment and body-shamed her?"
Taylor revealed this week she would collaborate with Ice Spice, who will feature on the deluxe version of her new album Midnights.
It's after Matty's comments made about Ice Spice on The Adam Friedland Show Podcast resurfaced.
He made disgusting remarks about Ice Spice's appearance and proceeded to racially profile the woman, which sparked outrage among fans.
The podcast episode was later pulled from Apple Music and Spotify.
Matty later apologised to Ice Spice in a public announcement while performing in New Zealand.
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According to Rolling Stone, Matty said: "I'm kind of a bit sorry if I’ve offended you.
"Ice Spice, I’m sorry.
"I don’t want Ice Spice to think I’m a d***.
"I love you, Ice Spice. I’m so sorry."
