Hindustan Times | How Jay Z helped Taylor Swift and Kanye West become friends Hindustan Times You Belong with Me singer Taylor Swift has revealed how rapper Jay Z was responsible for the patch-up between Kanye West and her. The 25-year-old singer said she and Kanye were able to reconcile because of their mutual friend Jay Z, reported Vanity ... Jay Z helped Taylor Swift settle 'bad blood' with Kanye West Jay Z helped Taylor Swift in sorting feud with Kanye West Taylor Swift news: Singer reveals how she became friends with Kanye West |