Swiftie Jake Shane Hasn't Met Taylor Swift Yet, but He Knows Exactly What He Would Tell Her (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jake Shane and Taylor Swift.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Jake Shaneis opening up about his friendships behind the scenes — and the ones he hopes to foster.

Speaking exclusively with PEOPLE ahead of his upcomingTherapuss Live,tour, the content creator, who has garnered over 3.2 million followers onTikTokand 834,000 followers onInstagram, discusses how he balances his longstanding friendships with his new celebrity connections.

“We all kind of hang out.Tate [McRae]is very close with all my friends, so if you’re friends with me, you’re friends with my friends. There’s really no need for balance,” he tells PEOPLE. “Sofia [Richie]feels more like family. I’ve known her long before all of this because Elliot’s little sister is my best friend. Everyone just mixes together.”

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Shane has welcomed many of his close celebrity friends on his podcast, includingJohn Summit,Alix Earle,Joe JonasandCharli XCX. He also became friends with McRae and actorGlen Powellwhile working out at Alo.

Looking ahead, the influencer hopes to invite stars likeAriana Grande,Lana Del Rey,Jennifer Lawrence,Quinta Brunsonand, of course,Taylor Swiftto his podcast.

As a huge Swiftie, Shane frequently shares Swift-related content on social media. In April, he posted aTikTokof himself listening tothe Tortured Poets Department, which went viral with 5.3 million views.

“No words for how this album has changed my life,” he captioned the video. Along with this, he shared a detailed review of the album onInstagram.

The creator also attended all three nights of the singer’sEras Tourin Las Vegas in March 2023, dressing up as akey lime green dog on the final night, referencing a line from herFolkloresong “The Last Great American Dynasty.”

Though he’s never been in contact with the “Blank Space” singer, Shane has thought a lot about what he would tell her if they ever did meet.

“I feel like I would let her lead the conversation. If you’re talking to Taylor Swift, she’s leading that conversation, not you,” he says. “But I would ask her what her favorite song to write has ever been or if there’s something surprising about a song that most people don’t know. I love those fun facts.”

He also shares that while he’s never watched football, he’s begun tuning in just for Swift, who hasattended many Kansas City Chiefs gamesin support of her boyfriendTravis Kelce. If given the chance to attend a Chiefs game, Shane’s answer would be an enthusiastic “yes.”

In all his friendships, the New York City native prioritizes supporting them in their endeavors. Recently, Shane attended McRae’s show at Madison Square Garden in N.Y.C., describing the experience as “unreal.” “It was such a cool moment, seeing her shine like that — it was just insane.”

He adds, “I got to support Glen [Powell] at hisTwistersred carpet premiere, and right after that, I went to Tate’s show at the Greek. Just getting to support your friends doing super cool things is awesome. I also saw Renée [Rapp] perform at Lollapalooza, and witnessing them shine is incredible.”

“It just doesn’t feel real,” Shane says when asked about his rise to fame. “I don’t know if it’s because of the meds I’m on or whatever, but when I hear these people follow me, it’s sometimes hard to process as a real fact.”

source: people.com