Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, made waves at the Kansas City Sports Awards with his longer locks. Sporting a slicked-back hairstyle and a dark polo to match his suit, Kelce divided fans on social media. Some praised his neatly groomed look, while others joked about his hair resembling that of a 1890’s oil tycoon. One person even referred to Kelce’s “rich dad look era” and joked about him buying a horse named after his billionaire girlfriend, Taylor Swift.
It turns out that Swift played a role in Kelce’s decision to grow out his hair. According to teammate Patrick Mahomes, Swift convinced Kelce to embrace the longer locks. Swift and Kelce have been enjoying their time together, as evidenced by Kelce’s recent visit to Swift’s Rhode Island home. After spending two days at her beachside mansion with friends and family, Kelce was seen leaving in a private jet. The group included celebrities like Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper, and Gigi Hadid, as well as Jason and Kylie Kelce and Patrick and Brittany Mahomes.
Despite not being present at the Kansas City Sports Awards, Swift has been a supportive girlfriend to Kelce. She attended 13 Chiefs games over the past year, including the Super Bowl, often donning team merch and other symbolic styles. With the Chiefs set to take on the Baltimore Ravens in the season opening game, fans of the couple, known as Tayvis fans, are sure to be excited for the upcoming season.
Kelce, who is 34 years old, was honored at the banquet as the Polsinelli Sportsman of the Year. Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission, praised Kelce and the other honorees for their contributions to fan engagement, awareness, and opportunity in Kansas City.
While Kelce’s longer hair may have caused some debate among fans, it’s clear that he is enjoying the support of both his girlfriend and his team. As the new season begins, Kelce’s performance on the field will undoubtedly be the focus, but his unique hairstyle will continue to be a topic of conversation among fans and media alike.
