Local radio station bans Taylor Swift’s music in support of the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Swifties and football fans alike will have to make a choice this weekend as local radio station Q102 announces a temporary ban on Taylor Swift’s music. The decision comes ahead of the Super Bowl 57 rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, where Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, plays as the Chiefs’ tight end. Q102 aims to show its support for the Eagles by removing Swift’s music from its playlist for the entire weekend. This move has sparked playful banter among Philadelphia natives, with even legendary singer Patti LaBelle chiming in with her predictions for the game.
Q102’s Swift Ban: Supporting the Birds
Q102 host Nugget explained the station’s decision to CBS News Philadelphia, stating that while they love Taylor Swift, this weekend is crucial for showing support to the Philadelphia Eagles. The ban on Swift’s music will be in effect until the game’s conclusion, after which her songs will return to the station’s playlist.
Patti LaBelle’s Playful Jab at Taylor Swift
Patti LaBelle, a Philadelphia native, joined in the friendly rivalry by sharing her predictions on The Tamron Hall Show. Addressing Swift and her fans, LaBelle confidently stated that the Chiefs would be “going down” and that the Eagles were destined to win. Despite her love for Swift, LaBelle playfully advised the pop star to “stay home.”
Swift’s Support for the Chiefs
In a recent performance during her Eras Tour stop in Buenos Aires, Swift showed her appreciation for Travis Kelce and the Chiefs. She altered a lyric in her song “Karma” to reference Kelce, singing, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me.” The crowd erupted in applause, and Kelce himself was visibly touched by the gesture.
Kelce Brothers React to Swift’s Tribute
Travis and his brother Jason, who plays for the Eagles, discussed Swift’s tribute on their podcast, New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. Travis revealed that he had a hunch something special might happen during the concert, as he had flown to Argentina on his bye week. However, he admitted to being pleasantly surprised when Swift actually mentioned him in her performance. Jason noted that Travis’s shocked reaction was evident in the fan footage capturing the moment.
Conclusion: The ban on Taylor Swift’s music by Q102 in support of the Philadelphia Eagles adds an element of playful rivalry to the upcoming Super Bowl rematch. While Swift has shown her support for Travis Kelce and the Chiefs, Philadelphia natives like Patti LaBelle are confident in their team’s victory. As fans eagerly await the game’s outcome, this lighthearted banter between music and football enthusiasts adds an extra layer of excitement to the highly anticipated event.
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