Travis Kelce’s Ex Kayla Nicole Ditches Drake for Kendrick Lamar, Claims Credit for Euphoria’s Billboard Top 100 Triumph
Kayla Nicole, ex-girlfriend of NFL star Travis Kelce, is capturing attention once again, but this time, it’s her love for music that’s making waves. Known for her vibrant presence in the realms of sports and fashion, Nicole is now extending her influence into the music industry, showcasing her enthusiasm for Kendrick Lamar’s latest successes.
Recently, Kendrick Lamar’s song “Euphoria” soared to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, a feat that Kayla Nicole celebrated with gusto. Using her official Instagram account, the social media influencer shared her excitement for Lamar’s achievement. In her post, she featured herself enjoying Lamar’s anti-Drake diss track “Not Like Us.” Her caption playfully hinted at her role in the song’s success: “If you are wondering how this record made it to #1 on Billboard Top 100 and broke Spotify records. Me & me alone. I can’t stop.”
The video shows Nicole vibing to Lamar’s track while on a car ride, exuding her usual stylish flair. She sported a chic multi-colored collared pullover and sleek black sunglasses, accentuated with elegant silver jewelry, including a sophisticated necklace and matching round-shaped earrings.
Nicole’s apparent admiration for Lamar’s music isn’t new. She seems particularly smitten with his recent hits, especially “Not Like Us,” which debuted at No. 1 on the US Hot 100. Lamar’s previous hit “Like That,” a collaboration with Metro Boomin and Future, also secured a notable spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in April. This marks the second time in 2024 that Lamar has clinched the No. 1 position. “Not Like Us” is now Lamar’s fourth song to reach No. 1, joining the ranks of “Like That,” 2017’s “Humble,” and 2015’s “Bad Blood.”
This isn’t the first time Kayla Nicole has publicly shared her music preferences. Earlier, she faced backlash when she commented on the challenge of keeping up with new album releases amid the buzz of Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Kayla Nicole Faces Backlash Over Album Tweet
Kayla Nicole, who had an on-and-off relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce for five years, stirred controversy with a cryptic tweet about new album releases during the height of Taylor Swift’s album launch. On April 18, she took to Twitter, saying, “There’s just no way I can fully digest all these new albums. I’m still on Cowboy Carter. 🫠.”
There’s just no way I can fully digest all these new albums. I’m still on Cowboy Carter. 🫠 https://t.co/AvCe0PSrI4
— that girl. (@iamkaylanicole) April 18, 2024
Swift’s ardent fanbase, known as Swifties, didn’t take kindly to this. They flooded her post with negative comments, interpreting her tweet as a slight against Swift. One particularly irate fan wrote, “Taylor doesn’t need your streams,” in defense of the pop superstar.
In response to the barrage of criticism, Nicole posted a follow-up tweet pleading for peace: “I’m unproblematic. Mind my business. Never respond to the constant vitriol. Solid as they come & don’t expect a pat on the back for it either. Just know everyone has a breaking point & would love for ‘yall’ (because you know exactly who you are) to leave me alone.”
Despite the drama, Kayla Nicole continues to engage her followers with her eclectic interests, seamlessly blending sports, fashion, and music into her social media persona. Her enthusiastic endorsement of Kendrick Lamar not only highlights her personal taste but also underscores her influence in popular culture, where a single post can spark widespread attention and discussion.
