In a surprising turn of events, Travis Kelce’s father, Ed Kelce, has publicly taken aim at Kanye West over lyrics that mention his son and Taylor Swift.
The outspoken father of the NFL star recently made his feelings known on social media, showing his unwavering support for Taylor Swift, who is currently dating his son, Travis.
The controversy began when Kanye West, now going by the moniker “Ye,” released his latest album, Vultures 2. One track, in particular, caught the attention of both fans and critics alike due to its explicit reference to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
The lyric in question goes, “I twist my Taylor spliffs tight at the end like Travis Kelce,” which immediately sparked a flurry of reactions across social media platforms.
Ed Kelce, who is known for being protective of his family, first responded to Ye’s lyrics on August 8 via a post on his Facebook page.
In his initial comments, Ed did not mince words, criticizing the rapper’s choice of lyrics and expressing concern over Ye’s mental health.
“Kanye is putting his mental illness on full display,” Ed Kelce wrote, signaling his displeasure with the controversial artist.
However, Ed Kelce didn’t stop there. He later felt the need to clarify his comments, perhaps to avoid any misunderstanding or to provide a more nuanced perspective on his stance.
In a follow-up post, Ed wrote, “I feel the need to clarify that my comment on Kanye West was not so much a criticism as it was my thoughts on his mental health.”
He elaborated on his concerns, suggesting that Ye’s recent behaviors and comments, particularly those targeting Taylor Swift, reflect a deeper issue.
“His behaviors and comments beyond Taylor indicate a paranoia and over-inflated sense of self-worth. While it would be easy to attribute his actions to drug use, throughout history there’s been no shortage of clean and sober people displaying the same traits,” Ed Kelce explained.
While some might have dismissed Kanye’s lyrics as just another provocative line in a rap song, Ed Kelce’s comments have brought a more serious conversation to the forefront.
By addressing Kanye’s mental health, Ed Kelce is pointing to the broader implications of the rapper’s behavior, which has often been erratic and controversial.
“This is a talented guy, and hopefully, he’s getting help with these issues,” Ed Kelce added, showing a mix of concern and frustration over the situation.
His comments also seem to imply that while Ye’s talent is undeniable, his recent actions have overshadowed his artistic contributions.
This is not the first time Taylor Swift has found herself in Kanye West’s crosshairs. Their feud dates back to 2009 when Kanye infamously interrupted Taylor during her acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The incident quickly became a cultural moment, with Kanye declaring that Beyoncé should have won the award for Best Video instead.
The animosity between the two only intensified over the years. In 2016, Kanye released the track “Famous,” which included the controversial lyric: “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / I made that b**ch famous.”
The line was met with immediate backlash from Taylor Swift’s fans, and the singer herself made it clear that she was deeply offended by the lyric.
Adding fuel to the fire, Kanye and his then-wife, Kim Kardashian, released a video of a phone call between Taylor and Kanye.
The edited video seemed to show Taylor giving her blessing for the lyrics, but when the full unedited version was later leaked, it revealed a different story.
It became apparent that Taylor had not agreed to the specific wording Kanye used, further souring relations between the two artists.
Now, with Kanye dragging Travis Kelce into the fray, the situation has escalated once again. For Ed Kelce, it’s not just about defending Taylor Swift, but also about standing up for his son, who has been indirectly pulled into this long-running feud.
As Kanye West continues to provoke with his lyrics and public statements, it’s clear that the ripple effects are being felt far and wide.
For the Kelce family, this may be just the beginning of their involvement in the public spectacle that is Kanye versus Taylor—a feud that shows no signs of ending anytime soon.
