Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss’ friendship reportedly suffered over Scooter Braun

Insiders say Scooter Braun's ties to Karlie Kloss contributed to her fallout with Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss’ reported friendship breakdown was largely linked to the singer’s dispute with music executive Scooter Braun, according to sources cited by the Daily Mail. The pair have since reportedly reconciled after years of distance.

Swift and Kloss were once exceptionally close, but their relationship became strained when Braun’s professional association with the model clashed with his increasingly public dispute with the singer.

Tensions reportedly escalated in 2019 after Braun acquired Big Machine Records for $300 million, gaining control of the masters to Swift’s first six albums. Kloss had been managed by Braun for years, placing her between two important relationships.

"Taylor was understandably hurt with Karlie's association with Scooter, and that only added another layer to an already complicated situation," an insider told the publication. Another source claimed some members of Swift’s friendship group encouraged her to move past the disagreement.

Kloss had also faced questions about her loyalty during Swift’s dispute with Kim Kardashian in 2016. After Kardashian released footage of a conversation between Swift and Kanye West about his song "Famous", Kloss described Kardashian as someone who had treated her kindly.

She later defended her friendship with Swift, writing, "Taylor has always had my back and I will always have hers."

Despite the reported fallout, the pair are said to have reconnected after unexpectedly meeting in New York around four years ago. Their relationship reportedly became easier to rebuild after Braun stepped away from artist management.

Kloss later attended Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in July, alongside her husband Joshua Kushner, and joined the singer at a Kansas City Chiefs game.

"They're now back to where they were in the old days," an insider said. "As close as ever."