Travis Kelce Leaves X, Condemns Platform as a ‘Toxic Waste Dump’ After Harsh Comments About Taylor Swift
Kansas City, MO — Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce has officially deactivated his account on X (formerly known as Twitter) following what he described as “scathing and hurtful comments” directed at pop superstar Taylor Swift. Kelce, who has been romantically linked to Swift for several months, did not hold back when addressing his frustrations with the platform, labeling it a “toxic waste dump.”
The shocking move came just hours after Kelce’s latest press conference, where he expressed his growing frustration with online harassment aimed at Swift. “I’ve had enough,” Kelce stated firmly. “Social media should be a place where people connect, but instead, it’s turned into a toxic waste dump, especially when it comes to the way people talk about Taylor.”
Sources close to Kelce revealed that the tipping point came after a recent surge in vitriolic comments targeting Swift, some of which criticized her relationship with the NFL star. While neither Kelce nor Swift have publicly discussed the full extent of the online attacks, reports suggest the hateful remarks intensified following Swift’s frequent appearances at Chiefs games this season.
Kelce reportedly tried to ignore the negativity but ultimately felt compelled to leave the platform altogether. “I won’t stand by while people tear someone down just because she’s in the public eye,” he said. “Taylor’s one of the kindest, most genuine people I’ve ever known, and this relentless nonsense has to stop.”
The controversy erupted after Swift’s latest public appearance at Arrowhead Stadium, where she was seen celebrating Kelce’s impressive performance in the Chiefs’ recent victory. While many fans applauded Swift’s enthusiastic support, a vocal minority took to X to unleash a wave of criticism, attacking her presence at games and making unfounded claims about her influence on Kelce’s performance.
The backlash even spilled over into discussions about Kelce’s recent on-field struggles. Some critics claimed Swift was “distracting” Kelce, pointing to a minor slump in his usual dominant play—claims Kelce strongly rejected.
“That’s just ridiculous,” Kelce said. “I take full responsibility for how I play on the field. Taylor’s been nothing but supportive, and anyone blaming her for anything that happens in a football game needs to take a step back.”
In response to Kelce’s decision to leave X, fans have rallied behind the Chiefs star and Swift. The hashtag #WeStandWithTravisAndTaylor quickly began trending, with countless supporters praising Kelce for taking a stand against online toxicity.
