The statement immediately caused a storm on social media. Fans couldn’t believe their ears, many expressing regret and not understanding why a music icon could make such a decision. Hashtags like #SaveTaylor and #TaylorComeBack quickly appeared on Twitter, expressing fans’ concerns about her future.

When asked if this was a PR campaign for her new album, Taylor insisted that this was a personal decision and had nothing to do with music. “I can’t live under the pressure and attention of the public.