• Travis Kelce’s old tweets went viral and have inspired a rap parody song.
• Jimmy Fallon and rapper Tariq Trotter performed a song incorporating some of Travis Kelce’s old Twitter posts.
• The segment also highlights Taylor Swift’s unique style at her boyfriend, Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs games.
Here is what happened:
On the Nov. 17 episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, host Jimmy Fallon and rapper Tariq Trotter performed a song that incorporated several of Travis Kelce’s viral tweets. These tweets have recirculated in recent days amid growing online and media attention over Kelce’s budding romance with Taylor Swift. The song, dubbed ‘The Ballad of Travis Kelce,’ saw Fallon and Tariq rapping several of Kelce’s past tweets, including the amusing 2011 post: “I just gave a squirrel a piece of bread and it straight smashed all of it!!!! I had no idea they ate bread like that!! Haha #crazy.”
Throughout the song, the lyrics highlighted both the simple and clever nature of Kelce’s Twitter posts, as well as his love for food. The segment displayed a tweet from 2011 where Kelce shared, “Haven’t been to dave n busters in 4ever,” alongside humorous lines about Olive Garden and Taco Bell food. The playful rap was performed in celebration of Kelce’s wholesome and fun tweets from years past that have resonated with fans online amid his recent relationship with Swift.
As the catchy parody song aired, it left an impression on both Kelce and fans. Titled ‘The Ballad of Travis Kelce,’ it showcased the fun and endearing side of the NFL star, as well as the evolving public interest in his personal life. This playful moment also gave fans an insight into some of the humorous and relatable tweets that have helped Kelce connect with a wider audience.
