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Taylor Swift and Sombr’s Friendship Timeline
Taylor Swift and Sombr’s friendship timeline proves mutual admiration and creative influence between the pop star and indie artist.
In brief
Taylor Swift and Sombr’s friendship timeline proves mutual admiration and creative influence between the pop star and indie artist. Taylor Swift publicly supports Sombr’s songwriting, calling him her 'moody teenage son' and predicting he’ll top Spotify Wrapped. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Taylor Swift’s Public Shoutout
Taylor Swift publicly praised Sombr as an amazing artist during a SiriusXM interview, streaming his music constantly in her home.
“Sombr is amazing…Like, there are so many incredible artists right now that I just love listening to.”
Sombr’s Instagram Acknowledgement
Sombr shared a screenshot of Taylor’s praise on Instagram, writing i ♥️ my life. i ♥️ @taylorswift. thank you.
“i ♥️ my life. i ♥️ @taylorswift. thank you.”
Taylor Gifts Four-Leaf Clover
Taylor gifted Sombr a four-leaf clover necklace, which he showcased on TikTok after receiving the present.
“Not long after, she gifted the "Homewrecker" hitmaker with a four-leaf clover necklace, which he showed off on TikTok.”
Sombr’s CBS Mornings Interview
Sombr revealed Taylor’s support as a life-changing moment, saying she’s one of the greatest living pop stars recognizing him.
“Taylor Swift is one of those stars who has always been famous, as long as I’ve been alive. So, it’s kind of like breaking the simulation in a way.”
Tay and Haim Sisters Dinner
Taylor shared dinner with the Haim sisters and Sombr in New York City, baking sourdough bread for them.
“Tay had dinner with the Haim sisters and Sombr in New York City, and, naturally, she gifted them with loaves of sourdough bread she baked.”
iHeartRadio Music Awards
Sombr sat next to Taylor and Travis Kelce at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, cheering as he won Alternative Album of the Year.
“Sombr was seated next to Tay and her fiancé, Travis Kelce, at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards!”
Taylor’s NYLON Cover
Sombr called Taylor the queen in a NYLON Guys cover story, praising her songwriting impact on the music industry.
“I really respect everything she’s done.”
Taylor’s New York Times Recognition
Taylor was named one of the 30 greatest living songwriters by The New York Times Magazine, highlighting Sombr’s songwriting skills.
“I’m a massive Somber fan, of his songwriting, and his lyrics are so intensely confessional.”
Taylor’s Spotify Wrapped Prediction
Taylor predicted Sombr would top Spotify Wrapped this year, calling him the future of independent music.
“He’s gonna be the top of my Spotify Wrapped this year, guaranteed. It’s locked. It’s in the bag.”
The takeaway
Taylor Swift publicly supports Sombr’s songwriting, calling him her 'moody teenage son' and predicting he’ll top Spotify Wrapped.
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