Less than 30 minutes ago, the global social network exploded when Selena Gomez was suddenly accused by netizens of “hypocrisy” after she publicly expressed strong support for Taylor Swift’s new album – a product that is being harshly condemned by public opinion for its “dirty, sensitive and unsafe for children” content.

Selena’s post on Instagram, where she wrote that “Taylor is a genius, this album is a masterpiece and I will spend $5 million to promote it”, immediately met with a wave of fierce indignation. Fans, parents and the media all asked the question: Why would someone who once called for “protecting children from harmful content online” publicly support a product that has been criticized for that?

Previously, Taylor Swift was embroiled in controversy when she released a new album containing many lyrics and images that were considered “sexual, negative and inappropriate for minors”. Some music critics even described the album as “morally backward”, as it “uses pain and rebellion as a commercial ploy”.

The incident became more intense when many netizens brought up Selena Gomez’s old statements. She once affirmed in an interview: “I always choose projects that are humane, and I don’t want children to grow up in an environment that is infected with toxic content”. Therefore, her continuous praise of Taylor’s “dirty” album made the audience feel betrayed. One account commented: “Selena talks about moral values ​​all day, but in the end she supports something she once condemned. How disappointing.”

Meanwhile, some people defended Selena Gomez, saying that she was just supporting her longtime best friend – Taylor Swift – and had no intention of promoting offensive content. However, the majority of the public thought that she should be more careful as she has a great influence on young people. “She has over 400 million followers. One word from her can change the way millions of young people think about morality and music. In that position, indifference is unacceptable,” one social commentator commented.

What further angered the public was the news that Selena Gomez had reportedly pledged $5 million to support the promotion of Taylor Swift’s album, including global promotional campaigns, launch parties and online interactions. Many saw this as an act of “blindly covering for each other” between the two stars, as they were willing to defend each other despite public criticism.

The online community is currently divided into two distinct camps. One side called for a boycott of both female artists, claiming that they are “trading moral values ​​for attention and revenue”. The other side said that “art needs to be free to express emotions, and artists cannot be asked to live up to the moral standards of the audience”.

However, the prolonged silence from Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift has made things even more serious. Many major newspapers in the US such as The Sun and Page Six have begun to question whether this is a pre-arranged “PR trick” to attract attention for the new album.

Whatever the truth, it cannot be denied that this incident has severely damaged Selena Gomez’s image. From a symbol of purity and positivity, she is gradually becoming the focus of criticism – someone who is considered to “say one thing, do another”. And the biggest question still has no answer: Is Selena Gomez truly supporting her best friend, or is she just trying to hold on to the spotlight at all costs?