Celebrity feuds are no longer confined to tabloid headlines—they’re social media spectacles unfolding in real-time. In 2025, even a single emoji, a strategically timed post, or a subtle lyric can trigger massive online speculation. These feuds are often messy, sometimes petty, and always captivating. Fans become amateur detectives, decoding clues and stoking fires with every new twist.
This year’s feuds have taken over TikTok comment sections, podcast discussions, and group chats everywhere. From rekindled rivalries to fresh drama, here are 8 pop culture clashes that everyone’s talking about right now.
1. Selena Gomez vs. Kylie Jenner (Again)
What started as a beauty-related misunderstanding over laminated eyebrows has grown into an ongoing, passive-aggressive saga. Selena and Kylie both denied any personal beef, but that hasn’t stopped their fanbases from fueling the fire. Every Instagram Story, every follow or unfollow, is dissected like a court case. In early 2025, the tension flared up again after Selena posted a video wearing a lip shade similar to Kylie’s recent launch. Was it shade? Fans say yes. Kylie posted a cryptic caption the next day that many interpreted as a direct response, and the cycle of speculation continues. It’s subtle, exhausting, and utterly irresistible.
2. Doja Cat vs. Her Own Fanbase
Few artists feud with their own supporters, but Doja Cat has made it part of her brand. In multiple interviews and social posts, she’s slammed the concept of “stans,” criticized fan-made nicknames, and refused to conform to the expected celebrity-fan dynamic. Earlier this year, she went viral for telling fans they “don’t need to love her to listen to her music.” Many unfollowed her en masse, but she’s remained defiant. Her next album release was delayed after more controversial comments, yet pre-orders soared. The tension between Doja and her fans is equal parts fascinating and confusing, but she’s proving you don’t need to be likable to stay relevant.
3. Hailey Bieber vs. The Internet
Hailey Bieber has found herself at the center of internet drama yet again—mostly without saying a word. In 2025, public interest in her marriage to Justin Bieber and alleged lingering drama with Selena Gomez still hasn’t faded. Every time she posts, fans look for clues or commentary, often reading hostility where there may be none. A recent clip of her appearing emotional at a public event went viral, prompting a flood of speculation about her mental health and marriage. Hailey has subtly pushed back through stylized posts and brand launches, but she remains a lightning rod for scrutiny—often without directly engaging the drama at all.
4. Taylor Swift vs. Kim Kardashian: Chapter Two
Though many assumed their feud had ended with time, 2025 brought a fresh wave of tension between Taylor and Kim. Taylor’s recent re-recording of Reputation is filled with subtle jabs that fans insist reference the fallout from their 2016 feud. Meanwhile, Kim appeared on a podcast and made pointed comments about “forgiving people who manipulate narratives,” which Swifties immediately interpreted as shade. Both stars remain relatively quiet on the subject, but their fanbases are louder than ever. New merch drops and exclusive content from both sides have added layers to the rivalry, suggesting it’s far from over.
5. Nicki Minaj vs. Megan Thee Stallion
The rap game has always been competitive, but Nicki and Megan’s falling out is particularly complex. Once collaborators on the hit single “Hot Girl Summer,” the two stars now seem to avoid each other like the plague. Tensions escalated after Nicki released a diss track filled with lines that fans believe were aimed squarely at Megan. Megan, in turn, released a freestyle that subtly referenced “snakes in the garden.” Their fans have been locked in lyrical battles on Twitter, dissecting every bar and arguing over who threw the better shade. Neither artist has confirmed the beef, but the messages are loud and clear.
6. JoJo Siwa vs. Candace Cameron Bure
What started as a random viral TikTok in which JoJo Siwa called Candace Cameron Bure the “rudest celebrity” she’d ever met has bizarrely stretched into 2025. The initial wave of drama included statements, apologies, and lots of indirect social media jabs. But JoJo has since referenced the encounter multiple times in interviews, and Candace has responded with vague spiritual quotes. Their ongoing tension is less scandalous and more absurd—especially since it involves such wildly different public figures. Still, every time one of them posts something that even slightly aligns with the drama, it makes its way back into the trending tab.
7. Billie Eilish vs. TikTok Culture
Billie Eilish has been outspoken about her discomfort with the obsessive, dissecting nature of TikTok fan culture. In a recent interview, she criticized fans who over-analyze her interviews, romantic life, and appearance, noting that it leads to misinterpretation and unnecessary pressure. Her comments sparked backlash—and then sympathy—and then backlash again. TikTok creators have responded with both criticism and parody, further intensifying the spotlight she’s trying to avoid. Billie’s refusal to play the social media game makes her stand out, but it’s also keeping her in the conversation—whether she likes it or not.
8. Matty Healy vs. Basically Everyone
Matty Healy, lead singer of The 1975, is the embodiment of viral controversy in 2025. From offensive podcast appearances to chaotic interviews and a short-lived romance with Taylor Swift, Healy has ruffled feathers across fandoms. He’s also taken shots at other musicians, including Ice Spice and Harry Styles, in what many perceive as petty jabs. While some fans defend him as “just being honest,” others have labeled him problematic and out of touch. His unpredictable behavior keeps him trending, even if it’s for all the wrong reasons—and he’s made it clear that he doesn’t care what anyone thinks.