Buffalo Bills fans boo Taylor Swift as she cheers on boyfriend at Kansas City Chiefs' playoff game
BUFFALO, NEW YORK: Taylor Swift is used to sold-out stadiums and legions of adoring fans screaming her name. But the pop superstar received a much frostier welcome when she attended the NFL playoff showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 21.
Swift braved below-freezing temperatures and a blizzard of boos as she cheered on her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, at the Bills' Highmark Stadium.
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Diehard members of Bills Mafia made their dislike for Swift known, jeering the singer as she watched the game from a private suite with Kelce's family, as per Daily Mail.
NEWS: Taylor Swift has arrived in Buffalo for the #Chiefs, #Bills via her private jet.
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 21, 2024
She was heavily BOOED by #BillsMafia
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(Via @news4buffalo)
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Buffalo Bills fans booed Taylor Swift as she made her way to the VIP suite
The 12-time Grammy winner touched down via private jet at Buffalo's airport around 4 pm Sunday, greeted on the tarmac by a police escort and a caravan of black SUVs. Bundle up against the below-freezing temperatures, Swift sported a white jacket, red beanie, and sunglasses as she made her way to Highmark Stadium.
Instead of a warm welcome, the hometown Bills fans booed the famous singer as she made her way to the VIP suite.
Joining Swift in the exclusive box were Travis' brother, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, Jason's wife Kylie, and Travis and Jason's parents Ed and Donna Kelce.
Sources say Swift landed shortly after Travis himself touched down for final preparations with his team ahead of the high-stakes playoff matchup.
This is Swift's second time attending one of Travis' postseason games this year. Last week, she weathered frigid temperatures in Kansas City to support the Chiefs' Wild Card victory over the Miami Dolphins at Arrowhead Stadium.
At a press conference before the Bills game, Travis expressed excitement about facing the passionate Bills Mafia, acknowledging, "It's Bills Mafia, man. That's their home-field advantage. I'm sure the guys love playing for that fan base."
Despite the frosty reception, the Chiefs emerged victorious with a 27-24 win.
Internet ablaze with reactions to unexpected boos directed at Taylor Swift
Following the unexpected boos directed at Swift during the Chiefs' playoff game, the internet was ablaze with diverse reactions from users. One X user declared, "Swifties not gonna take this lightly." In contrast, another observer remarked, "She got the last laugh."
A third user humorously remarked, "They booing her, but I bet all of them attended one of her concerts on her tour lmao."
Meanwhile, an empathetic individual defended Swift, asserting, "Lol like she gives a damn; she's there to support Travis and have fun. She doesn't give two shits whether people boo her. It's immature and unbefitting and is frankly beneath her."
They booing her, but I bet all of them attended one of her concerts on her tour lmao
— Tarrance 🏈🏁 (@rose_tarrance) January 22, 2024
lol like she gives a damn she's there to support travis and have fun she doesn't give two shits whether people boo her. it's immature and unbefitting and is frankly beneath her
— Ella (Taylor’s Version) (@EllaC31727) January 21, 2024
Adding to the discourse, a fifth user lauded Swift's response, stating, "And she handled it like a boss…She has class—unlike Buffalo haters." A sixth user addressed the Bills Mafia directly, stating, "Get a life Bills Mafia."
And she handled it like a boss…She has class-unlike Buffalo haters
— Greenhomemommy (@greenhome86) January 22, 2024
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