Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce was furious when a man used a homophobic slur against his brother, Kansas City Chiefs running back Travis Kelce, who is dating singer Taylor Swift. Many videos and pictures of this incident which took place on Saturday surfaced on social media platforms. (Also Read | Travis Kelce’s reaction to Taylor Swift’s adorable throwback video leaves fans ecstatic)
Jason angry over comments on Travis, Taylor
In a clip shared on X (formerly Twitter), Jason was seen walking inside State College, Pennsylvania. One person can be heard saying, “Kelsey, how do you feel about your brother wanting to date Taylor Swift?” The man was also seen holding his phone while recording Jason.
Jason then turned around, took the man’s phone and threw it on the ground. Before leaving from there, Jason also picked up the phone and took it with him.
In another clip shared by TMZJason was seen picking something up from the ground when the man pushed him, causing him to stumble and fall. Jason also said to the man several times, “Who the fuck is that now?” The man was also seen running behind Jason. He was in State College to appear on ESPN’s College GameDay to promote Penn State’s home football game against Ohio State University.
Fans are reacting to the incident
Sharing a video on X, one person wrote, “You don’t mess with #JasonKells baby brother.” One comment read, “I hate the profanity used, I’m all for her standing up for her family and not breaking the phone.” One X user said, “She’s lucky Jason didn’t crush her!” One person wrote, “He should have kept going. His employer may not like it.” One social media user said, “No name!! Still doesn’t give him the right to take someone’s property and demolish it.”
About Taylor and Travis’ relationship
Taylor began her high-profile romance with Travis last season when he invited her to watch him play a game at Arrowhead. Singer took him up on the offer for a September matchup with the Bears. Since then, Taylor and Travis have spent a lot of time together, often with cameras following their every move.
She has become a regular at Chiefs games whenever she is on a break from her Eraaz tour. Travis joined them in several performances during the offseason, even making a cameo on stage at London’s Wembley Stadium. Both have also been seen on date night.