San Francisco, CA – Taylor Swift finds herself at the center of a controversy in the Bay Area as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Swift, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has become a target of animosity from 49ers fans. The situation has even prompted a boycott of Swift’s music by the mother of 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey.
Lisa McCaffrey, a self-proclaimed “Swiftie,” has announced that she and her family will be boycotting Swift’s songs during the Super Bowl week. She expressed her love for the pop star and her relationship with Kelce but stated that they will not be listening to any of Swift’s music for the duration of the game.
The boycott presents a challenge for Lisa McCaffrey as she reveals that Swift’s songs are a part of her running playlist. However, she remains resolute in her decision, declaring that Swift is “dead to us this week.”
The animosity towards Swift stems from the fact that she is dating Kelce, who plays for the Chiefs, the 49ers’ opponent in the Super Bowl. The rivalry between the two teams has spilled over into their respective fan bases, with Swift becoming a symbol of contention between them.
Interestingly, Swift’s gameday outfit for a previous Chiefs game was provided by Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk. This connection has only intensified the rivalry between the 49ers and Swift.
The boycott of Swift’s music by the McCaffrey family echoes a similar action taken by a Philadelphia radio station ahead of the Chiefs’ matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this season. The station refused to play any Swift songs until after the game.
The Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and the 49ers is set to take place in Las Vegas. It will be the Chiefs’ third appearance in the Super Bowl in the past five seasons, while the 49ers are aiming to win their first Lombardi Trophy since 1994.
As the game approaches, tensions remain high between the two fan bases. The boycott of Swift’s music serves as a symbol of the fierce competition and passionate support surrounding this year’s Super Bowl.