Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Dynamite Engagement Emoji Explained

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement announcement hit you like a bang.

Not long after the pair shared an update about their relationship journey on Instagram on August 26th, observant followers quickly picked up on a particular aspect of the post’s description.

Apart from matching their romantic photos filled with blooming flowers to Taylor’s “So High School” tune, they also penned on the shared post, “The high school English teacher and the high school gym teacher are tying the knot” accompanied by an emphasized explosive symbol.

The “Lavender Haze” singer’s tendency to incorporate secret messages in her announcements sparked much fan speculation about a possible reference to an explosion.

In a recent post, I observed an intriguing comparison: “TNT equals dynamite, and TNT also represents Taylor Swift and Travis Scott.” This suggests that the impact or intensity of these entities is comparable to the explosive power of dynamite.

Another posted, “THE DYNAMITE EMOJI BC THEYRE TNT.”

It’s possible that fans are onto something, since Taylor’s affection for TNT isn’t a new revelation. At a January 2024 NFL game featuring Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs versus the Baltimore Ravens, Taylor was spotted wearing a diamond-studded bracelet with “TNT” initials as she warmly embraced her boyfriend on the field.

In my role as an ardent admirer, I’m thrilled to share that the Grammy-winning artist showcased a stunning piece of jewelry, which I had the pleasure of witnessing her wear back in June during a casual get-together with our dear friend Selena Gomez. Fast forward to a May 2024 interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the talented designer behind this captivating bracelet, Michelle Wie West, shed some light on the significance of the letters inscribed on it. According to her, these letters could potentially represent “maybe Travis ‘N Taylor.” Quite intriguing, isn’t it?

Moreover, Michelle shared that the high-spirited friendship-inspired bracelet, reminiscent of the bracelets fans would swap during Taylor’s groundbreaking Eras Tour, symbolized their relationship too. It’s not just a nod to Travis’ famous attempt to present Taylor with a friendship bracelet, which marked their initial meeting.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight in January 2024, Michelle shared her thoughts about the relationship being remarkably sweet: “Their bond is akin to fireworks. I sincerely hope it brings Taylor joy, sparkles, beauty, and that ‘TNT’ carries sentimental, charming, and humorous undertones.

Read on for a look back at Taylor and Travis’ romance. 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romantic journey started in July 2023, as her Eras Tour brought her to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Being a big fan of Taylor Swift, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end eagerly attended the concert, planning to present her with a friendship bracelet bearing his number. Unfortunately, his attempt was thwarted by her pre-performance routines.

During her performances, I was disheartened that she didn’t engage in conversation before or after, as she needed to conserve her voice for the 44 stunning songs she performs. Consequently, I felt a bit let down, as I had crafted a bracelet especially for her, hoping to present it personally.

Following his public admission of a blunder, which Travis himself referred to later as “brutally awkward,” Travis mustered up the courage to extend an invitation to the Grammy winner for attending the Chiefs’ game at Arrowhead Stadium.

He casually suggested on The Pat McAfee Show, “Let’s see who can put on a better show at Arrowhead Stadium – I’ve challenged her to come watch me perform there, so it remains to be seen if she accepts and who will shine brighter in the coming days.

Back when I showcased my new ‘stache (debuted in August during training camp), it was Taylor who I first encountered.

During that period, as he mentioned later on, “For a short while, the mustache and the number 87 jersey were quite iconic. And I was wearing them when I first met Taylor.

According to a reliable source familiar with the matter, by early September, Travis and Taylor were exchanging occasional texts and conversations.

“It’s been very low-key,” the insider explained, “as he’s been in season.”

Following Travis’ invitation, Taylor attended the game at Arrowhead Stadium with Donna Kelce, the athlete’s mom, to cheer for him and the Kansas City Chiefs as they played against the Chicago Bears. Post-game, pictures of Taylor and Travis publicly displaying affection emerged from a local bar.

While popular belief held they met face-to-face for the first time, the “Karma” artist subsequently revealed that they had previously spent a considerable period building their relationship through virtual interactions before the in-person encounter.

As Taylor noted, “We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.” 

To show that things were becoming more serious, Taylor invited her group of friends which comprised Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, Hugh Jackman, Sabrina Carpenter, and Antoni Porowski to the Chiefs game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

A notable occurrence suggesting that Travis might be “The One” is the growing friendship between Taylor and Brittany Mahomes, who is married to Travis’ close friend and teammate, Patrick Mahomes. This bonding happens both during and beyond NFL games.

On October 14th, the couple unexpectedly graced the stage of Saturday Night Live, bringing their love story to television. Moreover, they extended their New York City adventure by attending the post-show party of SNL and had a romantic evening at the Waverly Inn.

During his team’s break week, Travis decided to journey to Argentina during the South American leg of Taylor’s Eras Tour. Not only did he establish a connection with Scott Swift, Taylor’s father, at the concert in Buenos Aires on November 11th, but he was also recognized from the stage with a unique shoutout.

“Karma is that guy on the Chiefs,” Taylor sang, “coming straight home to me.”

Following the performance, the artist associated with “Midnights” could be spotted rushing towards Travis backstage and enthusiastically embracing him with a heartfelt kiss.

Taylor addressed the lavender craze surrounding her appearances at Travis’ games.

She shared with Time that she would be supporting him as he pursued his passion, emphasizing mutual attendance. It appears others will also be present, and they don’t mind if their presence becomes known, she added. Conversely, it takes a considerable amount of effort to ensure anonymity when spending time together with someone, according to her statement.

 

On December 17, the music superstar made Travis’ game a family event by inviting her father to support him.

Taylor and Travis celebrated their first New Year’s Eve together. They shared a loving kiss as the clock struck twelve, marking the start of January 1st.

Taylor went on spending time with Travis’ relatives, specifically his brother Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce, during the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Taylor met up with Travis on the football field as the Chiefs secured their place in the AFC Championship game, a win that ensured they would compete in the 2024 Super Bowl. After the victory, the pair celebrated by sharing a heartfelt kiss and exchanging expressions of love for each other.

“Tay, I’m gonna enjoy with the guys,” he told her. “I love you—so much it’s not funny.”

 
 

In the field following the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory on February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, the duo shared a kiss, having been led there by Travis.

On February 12th, Taylor shared playful clips of Travis on social media for the very first time, jokingly referring to an outing where they took his parents clubbing post-Super Bowl.

Taylor Swift’s first Instagram post with Travis featured a selfie, taken backstage during his Eras tour show at Wembley Stadium in London. The photo also included Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

At the seventh stop of the Eras tour in London’s Wembley Stadium, the NFL player shared the stage with his girlfriend, contributing to her rendition of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” as a supporting act.

Taylor attended the initial game of the 2024-25 season for the Chief’s regular series alongside Travis. In a snapshot shared by Chariah Gordon, they seem to be recreating a public display of affection (PDA) that took place in October 2023, and she is seen with her boyfriend, the Chiefs wide receiver, Mecole Hardman.

The two individuals were present at the wedding of model Karen Elson, who tied the knot with Lee Foster, the proprietor of Electric Lady Studios, in New York City.

The next day, the pair attended the men’s singles final match at the U.S. Open.

The two stepped out for a double dinner date with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in NYC.

Over the final weekend of 2024, a duo went out on successive evenings in New York City. On each occasion, they wore coordinating ensembles.

During the NFL’s off-season, they took a snowy getaway to Montana, having a great time with sportscaster Erin Andrews.

In July 2025, Travis shared the first photos of him and Taylor on Instagram, among which was a charming snapshot of them during dinner. This photo discreetly showed that they each had pictures of each other set as their phone screensavers.

On August 13, Taylor – self-proclaimed enthusiast of New Heights – graced Travis and Jason’s podcast for an extended episode, where she shared intimate details about her life both in and out of the limelight. Furthermore, she announced that her 12th studio album titled “The Life of a Showgirl” would be released on October 3.

Over two years since that legendary shout-out on Travis’ podcast, it feels like yesterday, doesn’t it? Well, the news we’ve all been waiting for finally came – Travis and Taylor have announced their engagement! They made a playful nod to her song “So High School” by captioning their beautiful Instagram post from August 26th with this: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are tying the knot!” I can hardly contain my excitement as an ardent fan, seeing these two lovebirds take the next step together.

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2025-08-27 21:47