While thanking those who have continuously supported her over the past year, Taylor Swift gave a special shoutout to her “boyfriend” and NFL star Travis Kelce as she accepted the Video of the Year award at the 2024 MTV VMA Awards.
During her acceptance speech, Taylor reflected on how Travis was there cheering her on during the music video shooting of her song “Fortnight” with Post Malone.
“I would always just hear someone cheering from across the studio where we were shooting [the ‘Fortnight’ music video],” she said on stage. “And that one person was my boyfriend Travis.”
Taylor Swift then gushed about Travis Kelce by stating that everything the Kansas City Chiefs tight end touches turns into happiness, fun, and magic. “I want to thank him for adding that to our shoot because I’ll always remember that.”
Taylor led the 2024 MTV VMA nominations with 12. Among the awards she was nominated for were Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Direction, Best Collaboration, and Best Cinematography.
Eight of the nominations were for the pop icon’s “The Tortured Poets Department,” which was released earlier this year.
Swift’s latest VMA awards bring her career award count for the event to 30. This ties her with Beyonce for the most-awarded musician in MTV VMA history.
She took home seven 2024 MTV VMA awards.
Unfortunately for Taylor, Travis was unable to be her date for the evening due to prior NFL commitments. “[Travis] had to be back in Kansas City by Tuesday for practice,” a source told Page Six.
Travis and the Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 15. Taylor was present at the Chief’s Week 1 game of the NFL 2024 season. The team beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-20.
Travis Kelce on Taylor Swift’s 2024 MTV VMA Award Nominations
Hours before Taylor Swift appeared at the 2024 MTV VMA Awards, Travis Kelce spoke about his girlfriend’s nominations.
“Hopefully, Taylor can walk away with a few. She’s nominated for about 10 of those things tonight,” Travis stated. “Hopefully, she can walk away with some Moonmen. Those are always one of the cooler trophies.”
Jason agreed by saying that the MTV VMA Awards is a “really cool award” before declaring, “Let’s go, Tay! C’mon, Tay!”
Travis also encouraged Taylor by saying she needs to “stay on top,” noting, “Here we go. Wishing everybody the best thought.”
He then quickly pointed out, “Unless you’re up against Tay, then I hope you [lose].”