A Taylor Swift Fan Sent John Mayer Threatening DMs... And He Responded

The Intensity of Pop Music Fandoms

To set the stage, pop music fandoms can get intense. Sending threats has become a troublesome trend, with artists like Demi Lovato urging their followers to stop. Mayer and Swift dated when she was just 19 and he was 32, a relationship that ended poorly. Swift’s song “Dear John” was allegedly inspired by him, leading to public backlash over their age difference and Mayer’s dismissive comments about the song.

The Incident

Recently, a Swift fan sent Mayer a DM saying, “f*ck yourself you ugly b*tch i hope you choke on something” followed by a heart emoji and a demand for a response. Surprisingly, Mayer chose to engage. He wrote, “Hi there, it’s John. I’ve been receiving many messages like yours, so I decided to pick yours to respond to.” He continued, “I’m curious—do you truly hope I die?”

The fan later shared on TikTok (now private) that her message was a dare from a friend. After Mayer’s reply, she sent him a voice message, apologizing and explaining that she did not expect him to see it. Mayer responded thoughtfully, asking if people really thought he wouldn’t be affected by such messages. They ended their conversation on a somewhat positive note, with Mayer stating, “there was some healing here today.”

Reflections on Fan Behavior

It’s important to remember that while one can criticize Mayer’s past behavior towards Swift, wishing harm upon him is not the answer. One fan aptly pointed out, “I know we hate John Mayer the idiot but DEATH THREATS? Let’s not embarrass Taylor, please.” Another fan echoed this sentiment, urging Swift to address the issue and encourage her fans to support her in healthier ways.

Let’s take a step back from threatening Taylor’s ex-boyfriends and just enjoy “All Too Well” once more, shall we?

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Summary: A Taylor Swift fan sent John Mayer a threatening DM, which he surprisingly responded to. The interaction highlighted the extreme behaviors sometimes seen among pop music fans. Ultimately, both parties reached a better understanding, emphasizing the importance of expressing support for artists in more constructive ways.