Travis Kelce Shouts Out Taylor Swift for Writing ‘Cleveland!’ About His Home City: ‘It’s a Banger’
The Cleveland native might be a little biased, but hey, he likes what he likes!
On Wednesday, September 30, during an episode of New Heights, both Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce expressed their admiration for Taylor Swift's new song "Cleveland!" The track, released as part of her Encore album on September 25, pays homage to the city where the NFL tight end grew up. Travis Kelce described the song as "incredible" and a "banger," adding that he and his wife Kylie listen to it frequently.
The Kelce brothers were discussing the recent success of various sports teams in their home state, including the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Cleveland Guardians, when Travis praised Swift for giving their city a "little more punch." The song, featuring lines about the contrasting feelings of hate and love Swift experiences from the public and Travis, highlights their special bond.
The chorus expresses Travis's love for his hometown, mentioning a specific house where Travis lived as a child and the fact that he took Swift there. The video for "Cleveland!" includes footage of the pair driving around the city together, further solidifying their connection to the area. Following the Encore album's release, Swift attended the 2026 VMAs and was awarded video of the year for her visual for "The Fate of Ophelia."
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