Boos echoed through the crowd as Taylor Swift walked towards the game where her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, was playing against the Buffalo Bills.
On Sunday, January 21, the 34-year-old singer of ‘Karma’ arrived at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo to attend the Kansas City Chiefs’ divisional round playoff match against the Bills.
In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Swift was seen sporting her iconic red lip and a red beanie to brave the cold weather. However, instead of cheers, the singer was met with discontent from the football fans.
Despite the chilly reception, Taylor Swift seemed to be in high spirits as she entered alongside model Cara Delevingne and Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Taylor Swift has arrived at Highmark Stadium! pic.twitter.com/u1g44ffJWi
— Heather Prusak (@haprusak) January 21, 2024
The boos weren’t limited to just the stadium surroundings, as football fans nationwide expressed their disapproval when the NFL camera focused on the Grammy-winning star.
An attendee at the Nashville Bills-Backers-Bar during the game shared their experience, stating, “The vehement chorus of boos when Taylor Swift appeared on the screen for the first time truly filled my heart.”
Another person added, “The entire bar booed when they showed Taylor Swift, lmaooo,” and a third person commented, “This game might be the only time a bar in Hell’s Kitchen has had everyone boo at Taylor Swift.”
Kelce celebrates after scoring a 22-yard touchdown against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 21. Credit: Al Bello / Getty
However, the game turned out to be unforgettable for the tight end from Kansas City. He and quarterback Patrick Mahomes now hold the record for the most postseason touchdowns as a duo in NFL history.
Kelce hauled in two touchdown passes from the 28-year-old quarterback, elevating their combined career playoff touchdowns to 16, surpassing the 15 touchdowns achieved by the New England Patriots duo, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.
In celebration of this milestone, the athlete crafted a heart shape with his hands directed towards his popstar partner. She was situated in the VIP box alongside his brother, Jason Kelce, and sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce.
This touching gesture melted the hearts of many Swifties, with one expressing, “The FEARLESS HEART and a kiss for Taylor – I am actually a pool of tears. I love them together so much,” and another chiming in, “Travis Kelce giving Taylor Swift the fearless hand heart to celebrate his touchdown is the best thing that’s happened to society in years.”
Although the ‘Love Story’ songstress didn’t originate the gesture, she is recognized for frequently using the affectionate symbol during her performances, particularly in the Fearless (2009) era.
“The heart-hand symbol means something between ‘I love you’ and ‘thank you,'” Swift shared with The New York Times back in 2011. “It’s just a sweet, simple message that you can deliver without saying a word.”
“At the end of my sophomore year, I left school and went on a radio tour to perform free show after free show. As an unknown act playing nightly gigs, I was constantly experimenting with various techniques to elicit a response from the audience,” she added.
Swift during The Eras Tour on November 24 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Credit: Buda Mendes/TAS23 / Getty
Securing a 27-24 victory, the Chiefs have progressed to the AFC Championship and are set to face the Baltimore Ravens in the upcoming match.
