Chiefs CEO Did Not Ban Taylor Swift from Games

An Aug. 23 Facebook post claims that Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt banned pop star Taylor Swift from attending future Chiefs games, labeling her as the team’s “biggest distraction” following their preseason defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

This post gained traction quickly, being shared more than 100 times within a week. Similar posts about the purported ban also surfaced on other social media platforms like Facebook and Threads.

However, upon careful examination, the claim is false. A spokesperson for Fox News confirmed that the network did not report any such news about Swift being banned from Chiefs games. Additionally, no credible news outlets provide any evidence to support this claim. USA TODAY reached out to Fox News for clarity, and spokesperson Sofie Watson confirmed, “This was never reported on FOX News Channel.”

Furthermore, there are no recent statements from the Kansas City Chiefs or their CEO Clark Hunt that align with the false claim. Fact-checking the claim reveals no basis in reality, and Hunt has publicly shown support for Taylor Swift and her relationship with Chiefs’ tight end, Travis Kelce. In an interview with Bloomberg in August, Hunt mentioned that Swift’s association with the team has boosted its fan base by 30%.

Hunt also expressed happiness about Swift and Kelce’s relationship, describing them as a fantastic couple. He highlighted the positive impact Swift’s involvement has had on the team’s growth, particularly among female fans. The Kansas City Chiefs CEO has openly included Swift as part of the “Chiefs Kingdom,” further debunking any notion of her being banned.

USA TODAY has a history of debunking false claims involving Taylor Swift. Previous claims ranged from her alleged disqualification from the Country Music Hall of Fame to false reports of her being banned for life by CMT and being thrown out of a Toby Keith tribute concert by Jason Aldean. These claims have all been proven baseless.

In conclusion, the rumor about Clark Hunt banning Taylor Swift from Kansas City Chiefs games is entirely unfounded. Both the Chiefs and Swift continue to benefit from the increased fan engagement, and there is no credible evidence to support the claim. The Facebook post and similar social media claims are false, adding to the list of debunked misinformation surrounding the pop star.

Source: Sofie Watson, Fox News, Kansas City Chiefs, Bloomberg, People