Lady Gaga’s latest studio album Mayhem has sparked widespread speculation, particularly regarding the ninth track, How Bad Do U Want Me.
Fans of both pop icons have been buzzing with theories that the song features Taylor Swift’s vocals, adding to the excitement surrounding the album’s release.
Despite the strong belief among Swifties that the 35-year-old pop sensation contributed to the track, sources have debunked the claim. Rolling Stone recently confirmed that Swift is not featured on the song, putting an end to the rumors that had been circulating on social media.
While this theory may not be true, Mayhem has already made waves in the music industry. Lady Gaga’s seventh studio album arrives on the heels of her massively successful collaboration with Bruno Mars, Die With a Smile, which dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks. This impressive achievement made it her second-longest-running No. 1 hit, following her 2011 anthem, Born This Way.
The collaboration with Mars also proved to be a milestone moment for Lady Gaga, earning her a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Her ability to consistently evolve as an artist while maintaining chart dominance continues to set her apart in the industry.
Mayhem boasts an eclectic mix of producers, featuring contributions from Andrew Watt, Cirkut, and Lady Gaga’s fiancé, Michael Polansky. Their combined creative efforts have helped shape an album that stays true to her signature sound while exploring new artistic directions.
Speaking about her creative process, Lady Gaga reflected on the organic nature of the album’s development. “There have been times in my career where I had an idea in terms of how to conceptually approach a record. But I would say that this album, from start to finish, was like pieces coming together. I did not want to turn it into anything artificial—I really wanted to allow myself to just follow the music. By doing that, it started to slowly remind me of my earlier work.”
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem continues to captivate audiences, proving once again why she remains one of the most influential artists of her generation. Whether or not Taylor Swift had a hand in the album, Lady Gaga’s latest musical venture is already leaving a significant mark on the pop landscape.