Twitter is coming for Taylor Swift after she referred to Anita Baker by her first name.
“What a beautiful moment, CONGRATULATIONS ANITA!!” Swift wrote in a congratulatory tweet to the iconic singer.
What a beautiful moment, CONGRATULATIONS ANITA!! ???????????????? https://t.co/oUTjh8lGND
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) September 5, 2021
Swift applauded the “Sweet Love” singer for obtaining the rights to her catalog after a complex battle with her former record label, as Blavity previously reported.
Twitter users immediately recognized that the "22" artist was unaware that she was speaking to an elder and quickly corrected her verbiage.
Umm it’s Ms. Anita to you, now you have a good day now Taylor pic.twitter.com/h1e67X2h9K
— Certified Cancer Boy ♋️ (@kenndali) September 5, 2021
That's Ms. Anita to you. Respect your Elders https://t.co/lSb0gqbmGM
— KJ (AKA hoodmistress) (@indigenoussista) September 6, 2021
Pause girl she is an elder we say Ms. Baker around these parts. https://t.co/GYLy7bQkKU
— Toni Carter (@ToniLaNae) September 6, 2021
1. I don’t like her saying, “Anita” like they used to go to Claire’s after school together.
2. I was wondering why she tweeted this & then remembered she’s battling for her own masters. This is the performative weird stuff I don’t like. Would she have tweeted it if she wasn’t? https://t.co/ymGetE92rp— Jason Weintraub (@JRtheWriter) September 5, 2021
Her fans don’t even know who Anita Baker is???? https://t.co/cfORKRKQ5V
— isa – #LockNickiUp (@BeyriahsTats) September 5, 2021
In response to Swift, Baker shared her gratitude for the continuous support she has shown throughout her legal battle.
"Thank You, for Your *Fire & Support!! It Inspires us all, to move Mountains," the 63-year-old wrote.
Thank You, for Your *Fire & Support!! It Inspires us all, to move Mountains???????? https://t.co/tMfu1XR30r
— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) September 5, 2021
I’m cheering you on in your fight to get back your work, and appreciate your support so much!! Thank you ???? ????
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) March 25, 2021
Earlier this year, Baker tweeted in support of Swift, who has also been wrapped up in a music ownership battle with music executive Scooter Braun.
"Her creations bought & sold Again & Again, wouldnt even let her do *A Buy Out*…Taylor Swift *re-recording, her Catalog/Taylor's Version," Baker wrote.
