Travis Kelce Thanks Taylor Swift for Helping Him Gain Recognition
Travis Kelce credits Taylor Swift for boosting his popularity after they started dating, giving her a grateful 'shout out' for putting him 'on the map'
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Travis Kelce expresses gratitude towards his girlfriend Taylor Swift for propelling him to fame.
In a special bonus episode of the "New Heights" podcast on Friday, November 17, Travis, aged 34, and his brother Jason Kelce proudly displayed artwork sent by their fans. The artwork featured a heartwarming cartoon depiction of the brothers embracing each other while wearing t-shirts adorned with inside jokes.
Jason, 36, confidently sported a T-shirt featuring a clever caricature and the message, "Happy Centers' Day Feb. 30." In response, Travis read aloud his own T-shirt, proudly displaying "On the Map" with an image of his face accentuated by a United States outline.
Travis humorously commented, "Happy Centers Day," prompting Jason to quickly reply, "It's not Centers' Day, it's New Heights Day February 30."
Travis commended the artist for their hard work and humorously mentioned that Jason, a player for the Philadelphia Eagles, would not be celebrating either holiday.
"And then I'm 'on the map.' Clearly, I'm making my mark," Travis stated. "Big shout out to Taylor."
"On the map" has become a recurring meme online, highlighting Travis' surge in popularity ever since he started dating Swift, who is 33 years old. This humorous concept originated from the trending trend among Swifties, playfully teasing their sports enthusiast partners by jokingly attributing Travis' fame to the Grammy-winning artist.
Taylor Swift and the football player were first rumored to be together in September, about three months after he attended her Eras Tour show in Kansas City. Following the concert, Kelce expressed his regret for not being able to give Swift a friendship bracelet containing his phone number.
After their initial connection, Swift accompanied Travis to her first Chiefs game this past autumn. Since then, the renowned singer has been enthusiastically supporting Travis at four NFL games and has also had the pleasure of meeting his parents, Donna and Ed Kelce.
Travis has been spending time getting to know Taylor's dad, Scott Swift. They met before her concerts in Buenos Aires and went out to dinner together the night before her performance. Travis and Scott watched Taylor perform from the VIP tent. It's worth noting that Taylor's dad, a big Eagles fan, even wore a Chiefs lanyard. The Eagles and Chiefs are set to have a rematch of the 2023 Super Bowl on Monday, November 20. While Taylor hasn't confirmed her attendance, a reliable source informed us that her parents will be there.
Taylor and Travis have introduced their respective parents, indicating the seriousness of their relationship. Both Taylor and Travis share a strong connection with their parents, and it is crucial for them that their families merge harmoniously. Despite Taylor's busy schedule in Brazil, she intends to prioritize attending the event where their parents will meet.
