Scott Swift’s 18-year-old email reveals his toxic side as he wanted credit in Taylor Swift’s success

SUMMARY

In a 2005 email, Taylor Swift’s dad, Scott Swift, expresses anger over not receiving credit for the singer’s success.
He takes a dig at Swift’s mother, Andrea Swift, and suggests that the singer wouldn’t be famous if it weren’t for him.
Fans were furious at Scott Swift after these emails surfaced, with some calling him a toxic dad.

Taylor Swift’s dad, Scott Swift, came under fire from Swifties after his 18-year-old emails surfaced during an ongoing lawsuit. In the emails, Dad Swift made some scathing remarks about his family and his daughter’s career. The emails were widely circulated on the internet, and Scott Swift is currently facing the wrath from various quarters.

Taylor Swift with her dad Scott Swift (credits: @taylorswift)
Interestingly, Scott Swift now shares a good relationship with Taylor Swift and her mother, Andrea Swift. The Anti-Hero singer has shared on numerous occasions that both her parents were the most loving and supportive people in her life.

Taylor Swift’s Dad Ranted About His Daughter’s Career In 18-Year-Old Emails

Scott Swift and Andrea Swift with baby Taylor Swift (credits: @taylorswift)
Taylor Swift‘s former manager, Daniel Dymtrow, filed a lawsuit against the Swifts, claiming that they owed him payment for his services during Swift’s early years.

Dymtrow alleged that they paid him a mere $10,000 after he worked for them for two years and provided Swift with connections in the industry. In the court documents submitted by Dymtrow, there were controversial emails from Swift’s father, venting about his family.

According to the emails obtained by The Mirror, Scott Swift was unhinged and shared his anger about not receiving enough credit for his efforts in propelling his daughter’s career. He expressed in the emails that he did not get the chance to go to places like New York with her, despite spending money on those trips.

He added that he was going to do everything in his capacity to advance Taylor Swift’s career. He also took a dig at Andrea Swift, hinting that she would divorce him in a jiffy over these claims. Scott Swift vented in the emails (via The Mirror):

“Who gets to go to New York, New England and every cool appearance? Not dad. Can’t fix hair. Dad talks too much. Who pays for trips to New York? Dad. I am going to do anything that I think is appropriate to do to advance Taylor’s career. Finally, if you want to get rid of me, please forward this to Andrea.”

Scott Swift also told the former manager that no one was going to aid the Cruel Summer singer in becoming successful more than him. He also claimed in the emails that he was Swift’s biggest fan.

Taylor Swift’s Dad Comes Under Fire For His Emails

Scott Swift and Taylor Swift in an old photo (credits: @taylorswift)
Fans were furious over the emails as many deemed Scott Swift’s behavior to be toxic. One fan noted that his remarks gave off the vibe that the Blank Space singer wouldn’t be famous if it weren’t for him. The fan also shared that the dad was frustrated because he wasn’t getting credit for Taylor Swift’s talent. Various comments resented the way he talked about Swift as if she were an investment. They also criticized him for putting Andrea Swift in a bad light. Some fan reactions read:

so this is just him feeling sorry for himself and thinking if it wasn’t for HIM taylor wouldn’t be famous?!? he’s throwing a hissy fit because he isn’t getting credit for her talent and he paid for things! and watched his other child! you know things parents should do?!? https://t.co/Tv8WKqiFuz

— bellylint (@bellylint4) December 28, 2023

the way he only talks about taylor like she’s only a business tells me everything i need to know https://t.co/Hb3hAU4DQg

— isa (@lavenderfishboy) December 28, 2023

the way that Scott talked about Andrea in that email is horrific…. he is a misogynist through and through

— babe🍉✨ (@staystaystaylr) December 28, 2023

his feelings may be relatable but his behavior is still unacceptable. That is often the difference that parents don’t understand. That is a problem to work out with your spouse not email a music manager. And his attitudes towards his family are concerning even if relatable.

— MC (@MCPants02) December 28, 2023

Many also came to his defense, calling his behavior “old school” and “conditional love”. Some also pointed out that it has been 18 years since he wrote those emails and were optimistic that Scott Swift had grown more mature in the intervening years.

Most recently, Scott Swift was seen hanging out with Ed Kelce, father of Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce, at one of the latter’s games.