The NFL’s latest high-profile couple, Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr., has opted to keep their romance under wraps, in contrast to the headline-grabbing relationship of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Rumors of Kardashian and Beckham Jr.’s relationship have circulated for months, intensifying when they were spotted together at Jay-Z and Beyonce’s post-Oscars party earlier this month. Despite their public appearance, the couple seems intent on maintaining privacy.
Reports indicate that Beckham Jr. accompanied Kardashian to the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party as her plus-one, but they arrived separately and mingled in separate groups to avoid drawing attention. While they eventually attended Beyonce’s party together, they made a conscious effort not to appear too affectionate in public.
Unlike Kardashian’s previous highly publicized relationships, she is treating her romance with the NFL free agent with caution. According to reports, she values Beckham Jr.’s privacy and aims to keep their relationship out of the spotlight.
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“Kim really likes Odell, and she doesn’t want anything to ruin it. Plus, he’s a very private person. She’ll talk to her family about him — when the cameras aren’t rolling — but that’s about it.”
The contrast with Kelce and Swift’s relationship is stark. Throughout the last season, the Grammy-winning singer attended numerous games to support her tight end boyfriend, Kelce, including their Super Bowl victory. Their relationship was highly visible, with Swift often featured on broadcasts cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs alongside Kelce’s family and friends.
Despite the public scrutiny, Kelce emphasized the importance of focusing on their relationship and blocking out external noise. However, with Beckham Jr. potentially joining the Chiefs next season, the NFL could see both Kardashian and Swift supporting the same team, despite their well-documented feud.
The feud between Kardashian and Swift dates back to 2016 when Kardashian’s ex-husband, Kanye West, released a track containing derogatory lyrics about Swift. The public fallout resulted in Swift feeling like her career was under threat, highlighting the animosity between the two A-listers.