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Charles Barkley Slams ‘Loser’ Football Fans Who Complain About Taylor Swift  on February 2, 2024 at 3:44 am Us Weekly

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Charles Barkley thinks NFL fans who complain about Taylor Swift shouldn’t have nice things.

“If you’re screaming at Taylor Swift saying she ruined [football], you’re just a loser,” Barkley, 60, declared during the Thursday, February 1, episode of his King Charles show. “You’re just a loser or a jackass. You’re either A or B. You’re one of the two.”

Barkley’s costar, Gayle King, agreed with the NBA all-star, arguing that Swift, 34, claiming the singer has brought a new demographic to the NFL since she began dating Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce in summer 2023.

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“You see young teen girls watching football for the first time,” she argued, while their guest host, American sports commentator Bob Costas, theorized that Swift’s politics — in addition to her relationship with Kelce, 34 — may contribute to the recent hate.

Related: Every Time Taylor Swift Attended Travis Kelce’s NFL Games

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Taylor Swift has loved being the girl in the bleachers amid her blossoming romance with Travis Kelce. The “Anti-Hero” singer made her first appearance at a Kansas City Chiefs game in September 2023, watching them defeat the Chicago Bears from the Kelce family’s private suite. After cheering alongside the tight end’s mom, Donna Kelce, she […]

“Because they don’t like something about Taylor Swift — either they don’t like the Chiefs or they’ve inferred that Taylor Swift might not be a Trumper — then they’re annoyed by Taylor Swift,” he claimed. “I can guarantee that all this news on Fox News would not be happening if she was wearing a MAGA hat. They would love it.”

Swift began speaking up about politics in 2018 when she publicly supported Tennessee’s Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen and criticized his Republican opponent, Marsha Blackburn, due to her stance on LGBTQIA+ issues and women’s rights. She also openly endorsed Joe Biden for president in 2020. When she urged people to vote via a single Instagram Story in September 2023, it resulted in more than 35,000 new registered voters.

With 2024 being an election year, how Swift could have an influence on the upcoming presidential campaign has been a topic of conversation. Last month, the cohosts of The View defended the pop star after a montage of Fox News reporters slamming Swift for her political views went viral on social media.

“If you’re screaming at Taylor Swift saying she ruined [football], you’re just a loser. You’re just a loser or a jackass.” – Charles Barkley pic.twitter.com/fhah8fjCjz

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“Why is [Taylor] triggering everybody?” panelist Whoopi Goldberg said on the January 30 episode of the talk show. “They are freaking out.”

While many have loved watched Swift and Kelce’s love story unfold, some have pushed back, claiming that the NFL has been too focused on her attendance at Chiefs games. Swift, however, clapped back during her  TIME  “Person of the Year” interview, saying she can’t control how much screentime the cameras give her.

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“I’m just there to support Travis,” she told the outlet in December 2023.  “I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads, and Chads.”

Now that the Chiefs have secured the AFC Championship, Swift is expected to make an appearance during Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11, despite her Tokyo Eras Tour stint wrapping up just one day prior. Costas believes her attendance can only bring positive effects.

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Related: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Relationship Timeline

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are all anyone can talk about. Swift and Kelce were first linked in July 2023 when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end shared he attempted to ask Swift out after attending her Eras Tour. “I was a little butthurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I […]

“When it comes to the Super Bowl, where a lot of people who don’t watch football all year long double the audience even at the conference championship games, part of that is the halftime entertainment, part of that is the commercials,” he explained.  “It’s hard to believe the Super Bowl could even have a higher rating but in a small percentage, it might even up that.”

Costas also credited Swift for the recent increase in NFL merchandise. “Travis Kelce jerseys and all he rest and the attention to the regular season games? The NFL reigned supreme not only over sports but over all of American entertainment,” he said. “You would think they couldn’t improve on that but now they’ve tapped into [a new] demographic.”

Michael Chang/Amy Sussman/Getty Images Charles Barkley thinks NFL fans who complain about Taylor Swift shouldn’t have nice things. “If you’re screaming at Taylor Swift saying she ruined [football], you’re just a loser,” Barkley, 60, declared during the Thursday, February 1, episode of his King Charles show. “You’re just a loser or a jackass. You’re either 

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Ye’s Super Bowl Ad Followed by Swastika T-Shirt: Controversy Escalates

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Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has sparked widespread outrage following a Super Bowl commercial promoting his website, which is currently selling a single item: a $20 white T-shirt featuring a black swastika. This move has drawn sharp criticism from organizations like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and social media users, further escalating concerns over Ye’s recent behavior and statements.

Key Details of the Controversy:

The controversy underscores Ye’s increasingly erratic behavior and his ongoing alienation from fans and collaborators.

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Taylor Swift Booed at Super Bowl

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At Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Taylor Swift, supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, was met with boos when shown on the jumbotron at the Caesars Superdome. The crowd’s reaction, largely attributed to Philadelphia Eagles fans, occurred during the game between the Chiefs and the Eagles.

Swift, accompanied by friends like Ice Spice, seemed surprised but remained unbothered by the negative reception. She gave the crowd a side-eye as she shook off the negativity. Serena Williams quickly came to Swift’s defense, posting on X, “I love you @taylorswift 13 don’t listen to those boos!!!”.

The booing has been attributed to several factors:

  • Chiefs Fatigue: With the Chiefs making their fifth Super Bowl appearance in six years, some speculate that the public is growing weary of the team.

Following the incident, Donald Trump also commented on the situation, sharing a post mocking Swift on Truth Social and claiming that his “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement was responsible for the boos. He contrasted the crowd’s reaction to Swift with the cheers he received when shown on the jumbotron.

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Decoding Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Performance

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Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show was a groundbreaking performance that redefined expectations for the event. The Compton rapper delivered a complex, narrative-driven set that blended artistic expression with pointed social commentary.

Key Elements of the Performance

Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam: The show opened with Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam, representing traditional American expectations for the halftime show. This character served as a foil to Lamar’s performance throughout the set.

Musical Choices: Lamar surprised audiences by heavily featuring tracks from his recent album “GNX” rather than relying solely on older hits. He also performed an unreleased track called “Bodies” at the start of his set.

Visual Storytelling: The performance incorporated intricate choreography and visual elements, including dancers in red, white, and blue forming an American flag during “HUMBLE”.

Political Commentary: Lamar’s set included subtle and overt political messages, addressing themes of race and cultural divide. He referenced Gil Scott-Heron’s “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” flipping it to say, “The revolution ’bout to be televised”.

The Drake Feud

A significant focus of the performance was Lamar’s ongoing feud with Drake:

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Cultural Impact

Lamar’s performance was historic as the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. His approach challenged the typical format of the event, prioritizing artistic expression and social commentary over a simple greatest hits medley.

The show demonstrated Lamar’s ability to balance complex narratives and challenging themes with mass appeal, solidifying his position as a leading figure in contemporary hip-hop and popular culture.

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