How Kendrick Lamar Secured Griff an Opening Spot on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Nine months after Taylor Swift expressed her admiration for Griff’s song ‘Vertigo’ on Instagram, the English singer has earned a coveted opening slot at an ‘Eras Tour’ show in London. This exciting opportunity didn’t come out of the blue; it had been in the works since a memorable encounter, as Griff shared.

Griff recalls a surreal moment when she bumped into Taylor Swift at a Kendrick Lamar concert in London. They exchanged a few words, with Griff congratulating Swift on her success. During this conversation, Swift mentioned her interest in having Griff open for her on tour someday. Griff, taken aback by the possibility, was ecstatic but unsure if she had heard correctly.

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Reflecting on this interaction, Griff remembers being in disbelief but couldn’t contain her excitement. She spent the rest of the Kendrick Lamar concert with a grin, cherishing the encouraging words from one of her musical idols. This was not Griff’s first interaction with Swift; they had previously met backstage at the 2021 BRIT Awards, but this conversation was particularly impactful.

Months later, Griff woke up to find Taylor Swift had shared her song ‘Vertigo’ on her Instagram Story, urging her fans to listen. This endorsement was pivotal for Griff, who Swift’s career had long inspired. Griff admired Swift’s ability to maintain a close connection to the songwriting process despite her immense success, with ‘Fearless’ being the first album Griff fell in love with as a child.

Griff has not yet attended or watched ‘The Eras Tour’ film, choosing to experience the live performance first. She wants to savour the real thing, and her favourite song from Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, is ‘But Daddy I Love Him’.

With her opening slot on the ‘Eras Tour’, Griff’s journey from an aspiring artist to performing alongside Taylor Swift marks a significant milestone. This opportunity highlights her talent and the power of meaningful connections in the music industry.

-Sushmita Sarkar