Charlie Puth’s Response to Taylor Swift’s Mention in TTPD: Fans React to New Single “Hero”

Charlie Puth has finally responded to Taylor Swift’s mention of him in the title track of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department. Fans were quick to pick up on Charlie’s subtle hint in his new Instagram video, where he announced the release of his new single, Hero, set to drop on May 24.

In the video, Charlie shared a snippet of the song and wrote, “This is a song I wrote about my friend called ‘Hero.’ Sometimes I get a little nervous being overly honest in my music which is why this was sitting on my hard drive for awhile. But I think someone out there was giving me a sign that I needed to release it. So… I declare ‘Hero’ will be out everywhere on May 24th as the first single of my new album. Thank you for your support… you know who you are.”

Fans were quick to connect the dots, especially after Taylor Swift’s mention of Charlie in her song. In The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor sings, “You smoked then ate seven bars of chocolate / We declared Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist.” This line sparked speculation among fans, leading them to believe that Charlie’s new single may be a response to Taylor’s mention.

Several fans took to social media to express their excitement and support for Charlie. One fan wrote, “We did in fact declare Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist.” Another fan hoped for a collaboration between Taylor and Charlie during her Eras tour, calling it iconic.

Taylor Swift’s album, The Tortured Poets Department, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, solidifying her status as a powerhouse in the music industry. As she gears up for her Eras tour in Paris, fans are eagerly anticipating what surprises she may have in store.

With Charlie Puth’s new single on the horizon, it seems like the music industry is in for some exciting collaborations and responses between these two talented artists. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.