During the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots, Taylor Swift was booed by local fans. Credits: X/@DonnieMexico17
Taylor Swift She accompanied her friend again Travis Kelce in another game Kansas City Chiefsthis time in Gillette Stadium of New England Patriots in Boston. Even though we were playing as guests and the cold was at least 0°C, Kelce and Co. were able to secure the win with a score of 27-17.
However, the game wasn't such a positive experience, especially for Taylor Swift who, when caught by the stadium cameras, received a massive boo from New England Patriots fans.
Taylor, who could hear the sign of disdain loud and clear, began to laugh with her father. Scott and her new friend, Brittany MahomesWife of the quarterback and MVP Patrick Mahomes. But as the boos grew louder, Swift no longer seemed to enjoy the sporting atmosphere and looked resigned. In addition, many assured that in the videos circulating on the networks it could be seen that Swift told Britanny “I already expected it”.
Taylor Swift was already expecting this reaction from Patriots fans
Since the 12-time Grammy winner began performing frequently at Chiefs games, many fans began to complain that the NFL was overdoing its portrayal as it seemed like more emphasis was placed on the singer than the sport itself. However, what happened in Gillette Stadium This was because Swift has become a reference for the Kansas City Chiefs and therefore also for the localsto boo them is to boo the opposing teamanything but a personal situation.
In her recent interview with Time as part of her Person of the Year nomination, Swift shared that she has no idea when she'll get caught, but ultimately isn't worried about it.
“I don’t know how they know which suite I’m in. There's a camera about half a mile away and you don't know where it is and You have no idea when the camera will put you on the show, so I don't know if they show me 17 times or once.“.
NFL fans have argued that booing Taylor is booing the Kansas City Chiefs, which is anything but a personal matter. Mandatory Source: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports TPX PICTURES OF THE DAY
However, Taylor Swift fans have begun to rant online, causing the singer to be criticized for songs like “Anti-Hero” and “Karma.” He didn't deserve the hostility of Patriots fans. In addition, many “Swifties” shared their experiences in the stadium, ensuring that there were moments when they felt in danger. The case that drew the most attention was that of an X user named Sara, who reported insults and threats from Patriots fans simply for wearing the team's colors. Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift.
An X user revealed that she was harassed during the Kansas-New England game for wearing the Chiefs and Taylor Swift colors (Source: X/@cleantvv)
“I had men right behind me, right in my ear Many rows behind me in my department screamed that I was stupid because I was a Taylor fan and many other unpleasant things that I won't list here even for myself and, frankly, for Taylor's sake. “It was terrible,” the fan wrote.
Sara shared that she had to change seats due to the harassment and as she continued, the boos and insults continued. When he stood up, a large portion of the Patriots fans had already left the stadium due to the team's poor performance during the game.