Justin Timberlake and Travis Kelce couldn’t stop the feeling—or their moves—on the golf course.
During the regular 8 AM gathering organized yearly by the Grammy-winning artist in Las Vegas on April 26th, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end found himself grooving. In a video posted on Instagram by the singer of “Mirrors,” Travis Scott, on April 30th, we see him in the middle of a golf putt when he suddenly picks up his club and uses it as a makeshift microphone while singing along to “Curious” by Midnight Star.
As a die-hard fan, I couldn’t contain my excitement as Justin, 44, and I found ourselves two-stepping and body rolling synchronously with the charismatic Travis, 35. The moment was electrifying until comedian Andrew Santino joined the fun! However, the magic came to a halt when Travis—who’s been dating Taylor Swift since 2023—lost his cool and burst into laughter, breaking character.
Justin playfully indicated his return to a boyband by writing, “Now we’re just backing them up at @killatrav’s shows.
In the comments section, Travis added his thoughts on their spontaneous writing session: “The energy was incredible!!
In the scene, Travis’ elder brother and co-host of the New Heights podcast, Jason Kelce, was conspicuously absent. Although Jason didn’t appear in the video itself, he had a fun interaction with Justin. On April 29, JT shared a TikTok where Justin humorously stood beside Jason—dressed in a plaid sleeveless shirt and straw hat—and attempted to mimic his robust physique.
Justin Timberlake jokingly said, “Is it still the same situation?” before addressing Jason with, “Or are we like siblings now?
Justin demonstrated their strong bond by saying to Jason, “Brotherhood doesn’t require a handshake,” and Jason responded, “Brothers show affection” – a line reminiscent of what Chris Farley said in the movie Tommy Boy.
Travis and Jason, whose wife Kylie Kelce recently gave birth to their fourth daughter named Finn, spoke about the enjoyable time they spent during their guys’ trip to Las Vegas.
Travis expressed his enjoyment during the April 30th episode of New Heights, saying, “This was such a blast! I found myself in a team with two exceptional individuals who mean a lot to me – Chandler Parsons and Blake Griffin. Additionally, I was alongside another dear friend of mine, Andrew Santino.
Travis went on, “Las Vegas has a special appeal for me. It’s almost like a place where I belong.
Keep reading to learn more about Travis…
Despite the strong connection Travis Kelce feels towards Kansas City, Missouri, it’s worth noting that his roots lie in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where he spent his childhood years.
Instead, the man enthusiastically mentions his hometown rather than his alma mater, the University of Cincinnati, during sports broadcasts featuring player introductions.
Which, as you might guess, has irked some fellow alums.
In 2019, Travis shared his feelings about being inducted into the Cleveland Heights High School Hall of Fame alongside his brother Jason Kelce. He said, “I value deeply the time I spent at the University of Cincinnati, but there was a period when things weren’t simple for me there. It was challenging. I lost my scholarship and made some foolish decisions. I’m guessing many people in this room know someone from Heights who has also done some not-so-smart things. To all my friends, I was that careless guy.
Beyond just being significant to him alone, he emphasized, the Heights held a unique significance for everyone residing here. The rich tapestry of diversity this location showcases stirs something within me. Everything I undertake is for this city. Admittedly, it may seem overused, but allow me to assure you that every action you witness from me – whether it’s celebrating in the end zone – represents Cleveland Heights, for you, right then and there.
2. About that revoked scholarship…
Following their unbeaten 2009 season, which culminated in a Big East championship, Travis was found to have used marijuana prior to the 2010 Sugar Bowl. This was due to overindulgence during New Year’s Eve celebrations in New Orleans.
Apart from forfeiting the bowl game, he faced a tougher blow: The NCAA suspended him during the 2010 season, taking away his scholarship in the process. With nowhere else to go, he moved in with his brother Jason (specifically, into his brother’s room within their shared house with teammates), and began working as a telemarketer who reached out to people about the Affordable Care Act.
They did, and Travis could not wait to get back on the field.
3. Travis dabbled in hockey, baseball, and basketball before focusing on football, where he served as a high school quarterback. Interestingly, he was a two-star recruit for the quarterback position at Cincinnati, but later switched to tight end due to certain conditions when he was reinstated to the team following his suspension.
In simpler terms, Travis stated that when he was drafted by the Chiefs in 2013, our team had an excellent quarterback named Zach Collaros. We required assistance in both the running game and passing game. I discussed this with my coach at the time, Butch Jones, and he suggested we needed a tight end. Given my abilities, athleticism, and direction, it all matched up perfectly for me.
In 2017, when reminiscing about a not-so-great experience to GQ, he said, “People have always thought of me as a ‘tight end’ throughout my life.
4. In the residence located at 127 W. Nixon St., where I roomed with Travis, Jason, and a few other Bearcats, there were countless instances of mischief fueled by beer.
Tom DeTemple, a college friend and teammate, recounted to the New York Times prior to the 2024 Super Bowl that the brothers were fond of spending lengthy hours on their Nintendo 64 console. He added that they would simultaneously manipulate the controls and drink beers, while also devising impromptu drinking games during gameplay. Remarkably skillful at these improvised activities, they excelled at them.
5. And suffice it to say, Travis is extremely proud of being a Bearcat.
He shared with reporters before the 2023 Super Bowl that the focus was on Cincinnati. You see, he’s deeply proud of his roots at the University of Cincinnati. After long years, he finally received his degree. Whenever possible, he strives to assist them. When time permits, he returns to the university. The players he played with and the people he met during his time there remain close to his heart throughout life’s highs and lows.
When he faced criticism from the NCAA, he responded by saying, “Those playing for me, my coaching team, and everyone associated with the university back then – they had faith that I could change our situation for the better and help myself improve. This belief was crucial to me during that period.
6 years after college graduation to serve in the draft, Travis finally received his interdisciplinary studies degree in 2022—but didn’t collect it until April 2024 during an unanticipated commencement ceremony. This event coincided with him and Jason recording a live episode of New Heights at Cincinnati’s Fifth Third Arena.
6 years after his college graduation, Travis earned his interdisciplinary studies degree in 2022 but didn’t receive it until April 2024, when he and Jason were taping a live episode of New Heights at Cincinnati’s Fifth Third Arena. The ceremony was a surprise celebration for him.
As the graduate drew near the dean for his well-deserved handshake following graduation, he was already clutching a beer can in his hand. Without missing a beat, he then downed the beer.
And Travis was going to graduate in 2022 but he missed his flight.
7. Due mainly to his problems away from the field, Travis was selected fifth among tight ends in the 2013 NFL Draft, being picked first in the third round by the Chiefs. Subsequently, coach Andy Reid, who had previously coached Jason in Philadelphia, requested the older Kelce brother to endorse Travis.
Andy and Travis have three Super Bowl rings to show for Jason’s endorsement.
8. For years prior, Travis would always play Randy Newman’s “Burn On” as his pre-game music, though the genre he favors may have shifted since then.
Speaking on the “PFT Live” podcast in 2017, he mentioned that as a kid from the eastern side of Cleveland, this particular song often reminds him of his family and makes him reflect on his life’s journey, appreciating where he is now.
Let us explain: It’s in the opening credits of Major League, the ultimate Cleveland sports movie.
9. Everyone, including Travis, is mispronouncing his last name.
As I follow along with Jason, we’re now accompanied by a fellow named Kelce, who sounds like “Kel-see” but rhymes with “else.
Travis’ teammate Chris Jones dropped a surprising statement on Inside the NFL in January, saying “Freaky, isn’t it?” This claim was later verified by the brothers when they spoke with their father Ed Kelce about it on their New Heights podcast.
Jason wondered aloud, “What made you decide to alter your name unexpectedly, and now here we are known as ‘Kel-see’? It seems strange to me that we’ve been identifying ourselves as such for the last 24 years… or rather, for the past 27 years in my case, and 25 years in Trav’s.
Ed admitted he “got tired of correcting people” but urged his son to “do whatever you want.”
10. The jersey number 87 that Travis has consistently worn during his NFL career is a commemoration of Jason, who was born in the year 1987.
Travis clarified to NFL Films before the 2023 Super Bowl, where his Chiefs were playing against Jason’s Eagles, that if there is a Kelce legacy in the NFL, it was initiated when this towering figure was born in 1987.
11. For quite some time, Travis’ foundation, alongside Running, has been a generous contributor to Operation Breakthrough, a charitable learning center in Kansas City where the athlete has collaborated since his initial visit in 2015, when he read “The Cat in the Hat” to the children there.
Yes, reader, he wore the hat.
Afterward, Travis decided to invest in the Smart Lab and purchase a nearby auto repair shop, which was previously a muffler shop. This expansion allowed them to establish the Ignition Lab, a space where young scholars transform old cars that might have been scrapped into functioning electric vehicles instead.
12. Travis and Jason affectionately label their listeners as “92 percenters,” reminiscing about a time when Jason mentioned that a quarterback sneak play was successful approximately 92% of the time in getting the required one yard for a touchdown.
Apparently, fans affectionately dubbed themselves “The 92 Percenters” on the podcast’s site, a term they compared to their special code or password, but expressed in language instead.
Who were the Kelce brothers to argue with that?
13. Travis is accompanied by three trainers – Alex Skacel, Andrew Spruill, and Laurence Justin Ng – who often travel with him, as reported by The Athletic. This trio helps him stay in top physical condition for football throughout the entire year, ensuring he’s always ready to catch passes.
Alex, who happens to be a physical therapist too, remembered Travis expressing his desire for an evening jog following a busy schedule at the Paris Fashion Week, as he hadn’t had a chance to exercise on that particular day.
At midnight, the coach informed the New York Times in April that we’re running short, intense distances across the bridges over the river. Regardless of his location, he manages to complete whatever tasks he has to accomplish on time.
14. Kumar Ferguson, who has been friends with Travis since their days at Cleveland Heights in the fourth grade, serves as his private cook.
In 2016, while he was still honing his cooking skills as an amateur, he found himself behind the wheel of a truck. That’s when Travis reached out to him with an intriguing offer.
In 2023, Kumar said to Vanity Fair, “He expressed something like, ‘Hey buddy, I want to commit fully to my diet and push it even further,'” to which I responded, “Wow, let’s make it happen. Within three or four days, I was in Kansas City.
He takes care of a wide range of tasks, such as filling up Travis’ refrigerator and providing nutritious meals at the Chiefs’ training ground.
15. Due to increased scrutiny on his facial hair, Travis discussed on New Heights that he shaved off his off-season beard last year and kept the mustache instead, as a tribute to the walrus-style preferred by Andy Reid, which he plans to replicate again in 2024.
16. In April 2024, Travis secured a two-year deal worth $34.25 million, marking the first time in his career he became the highest-earning tight end in the NFL.
Which finally put an end to years of chatter about how much money he wasn’t making.
In an interview with Vanity Fair in 2023, Travis jokingly commented that his supervisors and representatives often point out he’s underpaid. Whenever he brings up the topic of higher compensation, they respond by suggesting he approach the Chiefs about it instead.
However, as other revenue streams became available to him, he found himself valuing the atmosphere or ambiance over the actual salary.
As a champion of individual freedom, I must admit that the allure of the free market is undeniable. However, it’s only when you step into the arena and don’t emerge victorious that you truly understand its challenges. I’m a firm believer in the thrill of competition, and I thrive on success. The circumstances I find myself in are always rewarding, whether I win or learn from defeat.
Admittedly, witnessing other players receiving large earnings can give you a slight pang, as it might cause doubts about being fairly compensated. I’m not certain if I’d push harder for more pay if I knew I was getting my true worth. However, I do enjoy visiting that workplace daily.
17. Since his childhood days in Cleveland Heights, Travis has always had a keen interest in fashion, as he described it to Vanity Fair in 2023, explaining that his high school was like a daily fashion show.
Absolutely, transforming my bedroom into a wardrobe was a dream come true for me, providing ample space to display my high-end clothing collection and an impressive array of over 300 sneakers. Among these, there’s a special pair of Nike Air Mags that I splurged on during my rookie year, despite them being slightly too small.
In the early stages of his career, before there were numerous sneaker apps available, he shared with the Wall Street Journal that he would simply purchase the size of shoe he desired, regardless of its fit.
He has a special affection for both Nike and Chuck Taylor shoes. While Nike is his favorite due to their association with the brand sponsoring him, Chuck Taylors hold a sentimental value as they remind him of Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez from the movie The Sandlot.
18. Among his dozens of investments, Travis co-owns Ohio-brewed Garage Beer with Jason.
Travis stated back in June, “It’s no secret I enjoy a couple of beers occasionally,” he added, “and being the owner of Garage Beer while playing a key role in crafting top-quality light brews is truly thrilling! There’s nothing more uniting than an icy cold beer, and for Jason and me, that’s what beer represents—camaraderie, family bonding, and fun.
19. We’re sensing a theme when it comes to Travis’ guilty pleasure TV choices.
In the past, it was known as “Gossip Girl”: “I must say, it’s fantastic,” he expressed on “New Heights”. “It’s like a New York high school series filled with plenty of drama, and essentially everyone gossipping and speaking negatively about each other.
His new favorite show? Peacock’s Emmy-winning backstab-a-ganza The Traitors.
20. As he enters his 12th season in the NFL at the age of 35, Travis is becoming increasingly candid about the physical strain the sport places on one’s body.
From the get-go, I’ve been resiliently navigating through numerous challenges, starting with my rookie year being sidelined due to a microfracture in my knee that necessitated the first of the ten surgeries I’ve undergone throughout my career.
21. Travis openly discussed his unsuccessful effort to gift Taylor Swift a friendship bracelet bearing his phone number during their encounter at the Eras Tour stop in Kansas City, as he spoke on the program New Heights.
Having caught wind of whispers from those close to her circle, knowing full well my ardor for him, I reached out to none other than the man himself.
In my conversation with WSJ. Magazine, I shared that she had provided me with all the details about the situation, and luckily, managed to connect with me.
22. For as long as he can remember, French toast smothered in whipped cream and syrup has been one of Travis’ preferred dessert choices.
But more recently he’s become a fan of his girlfriend’s homemade Pop-Tarts and cinnamon rolls.
23. One of Travis’ phone tones features Chris Farley exclaiming “Good grief!” from the movie ‘Tommy Boy’.
He shared with WSJ. The Magazine that he had introduced his love for the comedy of Farley, Adam Sandler, and Will Ferrell to his girlfriend, explaining, “This is the kind of humor I resonate with.
24. Following their AFC Championship victory against the Bengals in 2019, Travis excitedly shouted “You’ve got to fight for your right to party!” This inspired the Chiefs to play the Beastie Boys song with the same title following every touchdown scored at Arrowhead Stadium after each home game.
In 2020, General Manager Brett Veach told ESPN that Travis Kelce functions like a power amplifier, which can be challenging to measure precisely how crucial it is. He possesses an extraordinary blend of character, charisma, passion, and has the ability to draw others into his orbit. Within our team environment, everyone is friends with Travis Kelce. He is not only an energy booster but also raises the spirits, concentration, and attentiveness of everyone around him. In the end, he remains a fun-loving individual.
However, the lively character who introduced this song into their lives confessed that he wasn’t familiar with all the lyrics until he was asked to perform it alongside Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show in February 2023.
25. Regarding his preferred tunes, in May 2024, Travis mentioned that his top three songs by Taylor were “Blank Space”, “The Alchemy”, and “So High School”.
25. In reference to the songs he likes by Taylor, in May 2024, Travis named “Blank Space”, “The Alchemy”, and “So High School” as his favorites.
Or even more informally:
25. Travis revealed in May 2024 that his favorite Taylor tunes were “Blank Space”, “The Alchemy”, and “So High School”.
Inquired about it back in September, but when asked again, he responded with, “I love them all equally – truly each one is a favorite of mine.
26. Early comparisons were drawn between Travis and the esteemed Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, Tony Gonzalez, who hung up his cleats in 2013 after a remarkable 17-year career.
In 2015, as discussions grew about whether he could outshine Tony’s accomplishments and the potential disappointment if he fell short, Travis chose to ignore the buzz.
As I shared with Complex, I’m the one who sets the bar highest for myself. My ambition knows no bounds; I strive to achieve the most outstanding statistical season any tight end in history has ever seen.
On September 29th, I proudly claimed the title of the Kansas City Chiefs’ all-time leading receiver, reaching a monumental 917 career catches, surpassing Tony in this esteemed record.
In a conversation on New Heights, I find myself struck by the fact that things often return to their starting point. Standing atop the leaderboard with the Kansas City Chiefs, an organization steeped in history dating back to the ’60s, feels like coming full circle for me. It’s a team that was part of the foundation and still thriving today. Much of this success is owed to their storied past, and to a man like Tony Gonzalez, who has been more than just a mentor to me – he’s someone I truly admire.
27. Of Travis’ many accomplishments, keeping his house in order on his own isn’t one of them.
“He can’t clean,” mom Donna Kelce told Extra in September. “He can’t cook.”
Maybe the thought of welcoming a special person during her visit has given you an additional reason to tidy up your place.
“He’s getting a little better,” Donna acknowledged. “I think he’s getting some help.”
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