So who’s on Team Taylor and who’s Team Scooter?
In response, Delevingne commented on the post, writing, “Gentleman?
@Haileybaldwin @justinbieber you must be bored.
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I am not sure you actually understand what an apology is.
The issue that @taylorswift is talking about is far more than a picture and you know that.
Take a step back and learn from this.
We should all be on the same team.
End of story.”
“He is an evil person who’s only concern is his wealth and feeding his disgusting ego.
See her full post below.
“@Taylorswift I wish I could give you a big hug right now!
Thank you for speaking out about this and teaching future young artists about protecting themselves.
These deals take months to negotiate in long form,” shetweeted.
What a fn' assh.”
We support you @taylorswift.
This is the dark sh in our industry that no one sees."
“I feel terrible for Taylor.
This is the record business at it’s most ruthless and shady,” hewrote.
“She is genuinely one of the nicest people ever and does not deserve this.
She should own her work.
These people are soulless.”
Team Scooter
Not everyone is Team Taylor, though.
Plenty of people including famous clients and Big Machine’s Scott Borchetta have come to Braun’s defense.
Justin Bieber
In the Instagram post read ‘round the world, Bieber defended Braun, his longtime manager.
“What were you trying to accomplish by posting that blog?
He added, “I feel like the only way to resolve conflict is through communication.
So banter back and forth online I dont believe solves anything.
Neither scooter or I have anything negative to say about you we truly want the best for you.
He also defended Braun’s character, writing, “Scooter was never anything but positive about Taylor.
He called me directly about Manchester to see if Taylor would participate (she declined).
He called me directly to see if Taylor wanted to participate in the Parkland March (she declined).
Borchetta’s post can be read in fullhere.
“I have dealt with bad people in the industry and Scooter is not one of them.
He’s a good man.
Personally, I’m grateful he came into my life when he did.
just stop ‘dragging’ people or bullying them.
“You’re a good kind man @scooterbraun.
I hope this passes quickly.
I love you keep going,” shewrote.
Yael Cohen Braun
Scooter Braun’s wife stood up for him in a long Instagram post of her own.
“Girl, who are you to talk about bullying?
The world has watched you collect and drop friend like wilted flowers.
Read her full post below.
“Scott Swift is not on the board of directors and has never been,” the rep toldPEOPLE.
The rep also addressed Borchetta’s claims that he texted the singer ahead of time.
