The NFL star finds himself navigating new challenges as his celebrity status escalates.
Since Travis Kelce began dating global superstar Taylor Swift, his fame has skyrocketed, thrusting the Kansas City Chiefs tight end into the limelight like never before. Already celebrated as a three-time Super Bowl champion and one of the NFL’s finest players, Kelce now faces a host of lifestyle adjustments that come with being in a relationship with one of the most recognizable figures in the music industry.
In a candid discussion on Shaquille O’Neal’s podcast, Jason Kelce, Travis’s older brother and a former Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, revealed some of the drastic changes Travis has endured since their relationship blossomed. “He had to completely move out of his house,” Jason recounted. “People were just lingering around his place. Safety reasons being the primary concern.”
After relocating to a lavish $6 million mansion boasting six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and over 16,000 square feet, Travis hoped for a degree of normalcy. However, his first day in the gated community added a new layer of complexity when someone knocked on the back door. Jason shared, “In the first day that he moved into the new house, a gated community, somebody knocks on the back door, a window, of the house.”
Read more: Conor McGregor Hints at Fight Comeback While Celebrating Coach John Kavanagh’s Birthday Last year was particularly harrowing for the Kelce household as Travis fell victim to a string of burglaries targeting NFL players. Thieves infiltrated his Missouri residence, making off with jewelry and a staggering $20,000 in cash. This unsettling experience prompted Travis and Taylor to temporarily distance themselves from the home while ramping up their personal security measures.
Jason reflected on the learning curve involved, stating, “We’re still learning. We’ve always been big in the football world, right? Travis especially. But the Taylor world and the pop culture landscape, that’s on a whole different level. It introduces a new demographic that we just weren’t accustomed to.”
Read more: Mbappé Critiques Football’s Grueling Schedule: ‘We Can’t Always Be Our Best’ As both brothers navigate this new chapter, O’Neal imparted some wisdom from his years in the public eye. “The key is to stay righteous,” he advised. Drawing from his experiences, he noted, “A lot of times, people snap pictures of me or others because they’re aiming to boost their Instagram following or sell a story. Just remember, always keep your head on a swivel. There’ll be some crazy moments. But if you’re living right, there’s nothing to hide.”
