Damon Albarn has apologized “unreservedly and unconditionally” to Taylor Swift after causing anger by claiming she does not write her own songs.

The Blur frontman said discrediting the pop megastar’s songwriting was “the last thing I would want to do” during an exchange on social media.

British musician Albarn said in an interview with the LA Times that Swift “doesn’t write her own songs” and he is more attracted to the work of Billie Eilish, who is a “really interesting songwriter”.

Multi-award-winning singer Swift said his claims were “completely false” and his “hot take” was damaging.

Tweeting a response to Swift’s angry message, Albarn said: “I totally agree with you.

“I had a conversation about songwriting and sadly it was reduced to click bait.

“I apologize unreservedly and unconditionally. The last thing I would want to do is discredit your songwriting.

“I hope you understand. – Damon.”

Damon Albarn – “I apologize unreservedly and unconditionally”

Prompted by a comment that Swift co-writes her songs during an interview with the LA Times Albarn said: “Co-writing is very different to writing.

“I’m not hating on anybody, I’m just saying there’s a big difference between a songwriter and a songwriter who co-writes.

“When I sing, I have to close my eyes and just be in there … a really interesting songwriter is Billie Eilish and her brother.

“I’m more attracted to that than to Taylor Swift.

“It’s just darker – less endlessly upbeat. Way more minor and odd. I think she’s exceptional.”

Reacting to Albarn’s comments online, Swift said: “I was such a big fan of yours until I saw this.

“I write ALL of my own songs. Your hot take is completely false and SO damaging.

“You don’t have to like my songs but it’s really ****** up to try and discredit my writing. WOW.”

The 32-year-old added: “PS I wrote this tweet all by myself in case you were wondering.”