Buzzing in Kansas City as Taylor Swift’s Pre-Kelce Jam Outfit Sparks Controversy – SEE PHOTOS

Buzzing in Kansas City as Taylor Swift’s Pre-Kelce Jam Outfit Sparks Controversy – SEE PHOTOS

KANSAS CITY, MO – May 18, 2025
The air was electric in downtown Kansas City Friday night, but it wasn’t just the anticipation for the Chiefs’ preseason kickoff—it was Taylor Swift’s outfit that had the city talking.

Before heading to a private “pre-Kelce jam” party, rumored to be hosted by Brittany Mahomes and several of Travis Kelce’s close friends, Swift stepped out in a bold ensemble that instantly ignited social media.

Sporting a cropped red Chiefs jacket paired with high-waisted sequined shorts and white knee-high boots, Swift posed for a few photos outside the venue. But it was her choice of accessories—most notably, a vintage “87” helmet purse and custom gold chain reading “Tayvis”—that sent fans into a frenzy.

“It’s giving halftime show, not happy hour,” one commenter posted on X. Others jumped to her defense, applauding the pop icon for embracing Kansas City’s culture with her usual flair.

Fashion critics were split. Some hailed the look as “iconic and playful,” while others called it “a step too far into cosplay territory.”

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According to an anonymous source inside the event, the jam session was an intimate affair filled with friends, local musicians, and “a whole lot of Kelce’s playlist.” Swift reportedly performed a stripped-down acoustic set of unreleased songs, including one track that fans speculate is dedicated to her relationship with Travis, titled “End Zone Eyes.”

Photos from the night quickly spread online—sparking debates, fan theories, and fashion think-pieces across the internet.

Whether you loved it or loathed it, one thing is certain: when Taylor Swift shows up in KC, she makes sure the spotlight follows.

SEE PHOTOS BELOW
[Image 1: Taylor walking into the venue in red sequin shorts]
[Image 2: Close-up of her “87” helmet purse]
[Image 3: The now-viral selfie with Brittany Mahomes and Patrick holding a mini microphone]