Travis Kelce’s Dad Responds to Lyric About Son and Taylor Swift in Kanye’s Song

Travis Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce, has shared a strong reaction to new lyrics by Kanye West that mention Taylor Swift and his son on the song “LIFESTYLE (Demo)”.

The track is part of West and Ty Dolla $ign’s album “Vultures 2” and features a guest verse from rapper Lil Wayne. In the song, Wayne raps: “I twist my Taylor spliffs tight at the end like Travis Kelce.” Travis Kelce, known for playing as a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is indirectly referenced in this line.

Ed Kelce took to Facebook to voice his thoughts, posting a link to a Daily Mail headline about the song. In his caption, he wrote, “Mental illness on full display.” West, it should be noted, has previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Swift and West have a well-documented history of conflict. Their feud began in 2016 when West released his single “Famous,” which included contentious lyrics about Swift: “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex/ Why? I made that b**** famous.”

Swift denied consenting to West’s lyrics. However, his then-wife Kim Kardashian leaked a recording of a phone call suggesting that Swift had approved the line. The full conversation, released in 2020, showed that she did not.

West’s last album, “Vultures”, also featured a vulgar reference to Swift on the 12th track, “Carnival.” The lyrics were explicit and disrespectful toward Swift, highlighting the ongoing tension between the two.

Their turbulent relationship dates back to 2009 when West infamously interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards. He protested her Best Female Video win, insisting that Beyoncé should have won for “Single Ladies.”

West later explained his actions in an interview with Nick Cannon on YouTube, claiming divine intervention. “Right now, God is giving me the information and he ain’t gave me no other information other than this information, so that means he wants me to say this now,” West stated. He continued, “If God ain’t want me to run on stage and say Beyoncé had the best video, he wouldn’t have sat me in the front row.”

West elaborated on his belief by saying, “I would’ve been sitting in the back, they wouldn’t have made it the first award and they wouldn’t have made it so ridiculous of an idea, because I had never heard of this person before then. And ‘Single Ladies’ is one of the greatest videos of all time.”

Ed Kelce’s blunt remarks on Facebook reflect a more general frustration and likely aim to support his son, Travis, by denouncing West’s ongoing provocations. The familial defense puts a sharper focus on the entrenched animosities and diverse complexities in the relationship dynamics involving West, Swift, and now the Kelce family.

Travis Kelce, meanwhile, continues his professional career unfazed by the ongoing feud. As a key player for the Kansas City Chiefs, he maintains his focus on the field, leaving social media spats to others.

The mention in West’s song, albeit brief, shows that the rapper remains unhesitant about stoking flames of past conflicts. The line has certainly not gone unnoticed, drawing attention once more to the longstanding feud with Taylor Swift, now extending to Travis Kelce.

It’s a saga that illustrates how celebrity conflicts can have far-reaching implications, resonating beyond the initial parties involved.

Source: Daily Mail