In the world of sports and entertainment, every word and action is amplified. This is a reality that Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, is currently experiencing. Known for his on-field prowess and off-field charisma, Kelce has recently found himself at the center of a storm on social media due to a resurfaced tweet from 2010.
The Controversial Tweet of Travis Kelce
The tweet in question was posted by Kelce during his early twenties, a time when he was an athlete at the University of Cincinnati. In a light-hearted manner, he wished everyone a “happy easter” and gave a “#shoutout to Jesus for taking one for the team…. haha.” This tweet, intended as a jest, did not sit well with fans and critics alike, especially in light of Kelce’s heightened public profile due to his relationship with pop superstar Taylor Swift.
🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce is getting backlash for deleting his post about Jesus ‘takin one for the team.’ pic.twitter.com/mthHm7SNhE
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) March 31, 2024
The tweet, which Kelce had deleted, was captured in screenshots before its removal and has since gone viral. The timing of the tweet’s resurfacing, coinciding with Easter, has only added fuel to the fire.
Public Backlash
The backlash against Kelce has been significant. Fans have expressed profound disappointment, labeling Travis Kelce as “classless and trashy.” Some fans have even extended this sentiment to his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. The tweet has been criticized for not only disrespecting religious beliefs but also for mocking Christianity. Some fans have gone as far as to suggest that Kelce is deliberately promoting satanic values.
Travis Kelce’s Response
In response to the backlash, Kelce shed light on his perspective during his “New Heights” podcast, co-hosted with his brother, Jason Kelce. He remarked on his early Twitter use, stating, “What’s hilarious is that nobody followed me back then. I was just using Twitter as like a diary.” He described his old tweets as “nonsense,” emphasizing a lack of seriousness in his posts during his early twenties.
This incident serves as a potent reminder that the digital world never forgets. Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift has only amplified his visibility, making every past and present action a subject for public consumption and critique. Although intended as a lighthearted comment at the time, its resurgence has sparked backlash. Kelce’s attempt to delete the tweet was in vain; screenshots had already been captured, leading to its viral spread across the internet. This controversy underscores the indelible nature of online activities and the potential consequences of past actions in the present.
