Travis Kelce’s dad insists Kanye West is being paranoid about Taylor Swift, pins rapper’s behavior down to drug use
Travis Kelce's father, Ed Kelce, fired fresh shots at rapper Kanye West for his mention of Travis and Taylor Swift's romance in his new album. On Friday, Ed shared a post on Facebook in which he clarified his previous comments on the rapper.
In his statement, Ed Kelce expressed that West's mention of his son's romance in a song is "paranoia" behavior, and made an additional comment about the rapper's "drug use." Sharing his fresh take on the controversy, Ed said:
"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. 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. This is a talented guy and hopefully he's getting help with these issues," he concluded.
Previously, Ed reshared an article on Facebook from Daily Mail about Kanye West's reference to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship in his new album. In the caption, Ed took shots at the rapper when he said:
"Mental illness on full display."
While Ed Kelce has familiarized fans with his views on the new song, Kanye West has yet to comment. Nevertheless, it's notable that Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship has benefited the Chiefs, and its owner recently credited Swift for her contribution.
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt credits Taylor Swift for a 30% fanbase boost
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's romance has been a growth factor for the Kansas City Chiefs fanbase. In an interview with Bloomberg, Chiefs owner Clark Hunt acknowledged the 30% growth in the team's fanbase, thanks to Taylor Swift's global influence. Crediting Swift for her contribution, Hunt said:
"The impact Taylor Swift has had on our fanbase is undeniable. We’ve seen a 30% increase in our fanbase, and it’s clear that her presence and influence are a big part of that. Her fans are incredibly loyal, and they’ve brought that energy to supporting the Chiefs."
"I always want to point out how happy I am for Taylor and Travis in the relationship. I’ve seen them together, and they make a fantastic couple. The knock-on effect has been amazing, the growth in our female fan base has been amazing over the last year," Hunt also said.
Travis Kelce is preparing for the 2024 NFL season while filming game show, "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity." The Chiefs tight end recently received the first review of his performance as game show host from Hollywood actress Garcelle Beauvais.