Despite Travis Kelce’s absence, Taylor Swift gave her NFL star boyfriend a sweet shout-out during her final Eras Tour concert in Miami, Florida, over the weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end missed the show, but Swift made sure to let everyone know he was still on her mind.
During her sold-out Sunday performance at Hard Rock Stadium, Swift altered the lyrics of her hit song “Karma,” a now-familiar move when referencing Kelce. Instead of singing the original line, “Karma is the guy on the screen,” she sang, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me.” The crowd went wild, with fans capturing the moment on social media as cheers erupted throughout the stadium.
While Swift has previously changed the lyrics to “Karma” when Kelce is attending her shows, this time she made the sweet gesture even though he wasn’t present.
Fans were quick to speculate that the shout-out might have been a subtle celebration of the Chiefs’ 28-18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers earlier that day. With the Chiefs remaining the only undefeated team in the NFL this season, it seemed like the perfect moment to acknowledge her boyfriend’s success.
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Adding to the Kelce-themed tributes, fans attending the concert noticed that TVs around the stadium were playing the Chiefs game before Swift’s performance, further solidifying the connection between the pop star and the football player. Social media was flooded with clips of fans catching glimpses of the game, adding to the excitement.
Kelce also appeared to give his own subtle nod to Swift, even though he wasn’t at the concert. Before the game against the 49ers, Kelce was seen arriving at Levi’s Stadium wearing an all-blue outfit. Swift fans quickly pointed out the similarity to the four new blue ensembles Swift had debuted on stage just days earlier. The color coordination didn’t go unnoticed, with Swifties buzzing about the possibility that Kelce’s fashion choice was a tribute to his girlfriend’s Eras Tour wardrobe.
During her Miami concert, fans spotted another touching moment when Swift flashed a smile while performing a mashup of “Loml” and “White Horse.” As she sang the emotional lyrics about finding someone who treats her well, Swift smiled at the piano, prompting fans to believe she was thinking of Kelce.
Swift kicked off the final U.S. leg of her Eras Tour last Friday, and even though Kelce wasn’t able to attend, his family made sure to show their support.
Travis Kelce’s brother, Philadelphia Eagles former center Jason Kelce, attended one of the shows with his wife, Kylie, and their two daughters, Wyatt, 4, and Elliotte, 3. Travis and Jason’s mother, Donna Kelce, also joined the family at the concert, making it a true family affair.
While Swift and Kelce’s relationship continues to captivate fans, their sweet gestures for one another, even from afar, have only fueled the excitement.
With Swift’s Eras Tour heading into its final stretch and the Chiefs pursuing another Super Bowl run, it seems the power couple will keep fans engaged for months to come.
