Taylor Swift is riding high on a personal and professional win — and now she’s even joking about getting her first-ever tattoo to mark the milestone.
The 14-time Grammy winner has officially reclaimed ownership of her master recordings, a move six years in the making since her highly publicized battle with music executive Scooter Braun.
Swift’s latest power play came with support from Shamrock Capital, which finalized the deal to transfer her masters back to her control — including rights to her first six albums, music videos, concert films, and even unreleased material.
In a heartfelt message posted to her website on May 30, Swift shared just how emotional the moment was:
“I’ve been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals… My entire life’s work now belongs to me.”
And in classic Swift style, she threw in a bit of humor:
“My first tattoo might just be a huge shamrock in the middle of my forehead.”
From Anti-Ink to ‘Maybe’ Tattoo?
This playful jab comes as a surprise to longtime Swifties. Back in 2012, the “Fortnight” singer told Taste of Country she couldn’t imagine getting inked. “If I was going to get something, it would be a 13,” she said, referencing her lucky number. “But I don’t want to get a tattoo.” Looks like times — and mindsets — have changed.
While there’s no real sign Swift will actually go under the needle anytime soon, the comment is symbolic of a woman finally free to wear her legacy — ink or no ink — on her own terms.
Just a day after making the announcement, Swift was spotted dining in Manhattan with longtime friend Selena Gomez, serving major fashion moments. She rocked a $6,000 Gucci ensemble, accessorized with eye-catching diamonds from De Beers, stacked bracelets by Wove Made Inc. (yes, that brand behind her trending TNT bracelet), and stylish touches by Shahla Karimi.
The outing fueled more buzz around the pop icon’s current social circle and upcoming projects, as Gomez and Swift — both working on new music — continue to fan the flames of friendship goals and potential collaborations.
Adding spice to the story, a source close to Swift’s team shot down rumors that Scooter Braun had anything to do with the recent deal.
“This moment finally happened in spite of Scooter Braun, not because of him,” the insider emphasized.
It’s a full-circle moment for Swift, who made headlines in 2019 after Braun’s company Ithaca Holdings purchased Big Machine Records, thereby obtaining the masters to her early albums. Swift quickly took control of the narrative by launching her re-recording campaign — starting with Fearless (Taylor’s Version) — which fans rallied around in a massive show of support.
Whether or not Swift follows through on the shamrock tattoo, one thing is clear: she’s officially entered a new era of ownership, confidence, and unapologetic celebration. With her catalog in her hands and a glittering social life to match, Swift is proving once again that when it comes to rewriting your story — no one does it better.
