Lil Wayne Pauses Concert at Travis Kelce’s Homeground to Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Engagement

Published 08/27/2025, 11:25 AM EDT

Travis Kelce knows how to ball, and Taylor Swift knows Aristotle as the poetics of Swift's love story reach new heights with the news of the couple's engagement. A tidal wave of congratulations has poured in from every side of the planet. From trending Instagram cheers to league-wide approval, the news ushered a collective common gasp of joy, unified fans and celebrities across the industry. One of hip-hop's biggest names, Lil Wayne, has now joined in the celebrations at Kelce's home ground. Swift, who has long been part of several rappers' wrath and praise alike, now enters a new chapter in her life, and the world is waltzing with her new rhythm. 

A testament to Lil Wayne's great showmanship and kindness, his gesture towards the couple elated a crowd full of his supporters.

Lil Wayne hits the love note on stage for Traylor

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Spontaneously yet from the heart, Lil Wayne stopped his energetic concert at Kansas City's T-Mobile Center to propose a toast to the newly-engaged couple, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. The Kansas City Chiefs' tight end, Kelce, and Swift received a word of congratulations from Wayne mid-concert. During his sold-out show, Wayne stopped in the middle of performing to express heartfelt appreciation for the power couple. With a smile, he announced, "Travis and my girl, you already know Taylor. Traylor! That’s what we call them. Congratulations." The moment was brief but emotionally charged.

Lil Wayne's gesture signified a solidarity between two great musicians and a nod to the world's new favorite couple. While Wayne and Swift have never collaborated in the past, the rapper has time and again praised her artistry and expressed a desire to create music together. He has also rapped about the couple on the song 'Lifestyle' with a signature witty wordplay referencing Kelce's NFL position as a tight end. Meanwhile, viral clips of Taylor Swift vibing to Wayne's music at award shows established their mutual respect in the pop culture lore. The hip-hop giant's recent nod encapsulated the spirit of how Swift's iconic friendships transcend genres, generations, and gentry.

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As the pop legend celebrates her engagement with Travis Kelce, congratulations pour in from all corners.

A choir of stars who celebrated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement

As the showgirl's love life unlocks a new level, Taylor Swift finds herself caught in a sea of well-wishes, giggles, and excitement. It was not just Lil Wayne who shouted her engagement out on the mic; the singer's celebrity friends also caught up with the news of her engagement rather swiftly. In the wake of the grand announcement, the internet was flooded with congratulations from Swift's diverse group of friends, sports stars, and even the Royals. Sabrina Carpenter, featured on Swift's flashiest new era, sent out an Instagram story exploding white hearts to celebrate the engagement.

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Charlie Puth also extended his best wishes to the couple's engagement era, deeming it the "best part of life." Jelly Roll, Avril Lavigne, Chainsmokers' DJ/producer Alex Pall, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, actor Josh Gad, chef Gordon Ramsay, and more joined in the party. Meanwhile, the British royals Kate Middleton, Prince William, and Meghan Markle have also liked Swift's Instagram post to celebrate the music-sport royalty's new chapter. As everyone's favorite "English teacher" and "Gym teacher" prepare to tune in to the wedding bells, Lil Wayne's brief pause mid-show, and the wishes from a wide range of public figures, record the enchantment of a great love story in real time.

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Are you celebrating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement like Lil Wayne? Tell us in the comments below. 

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Ipshita Chakraborty

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Ipshita Chakraborty is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie. Offering thoughtful and compelling storytelling, they cover everything Hollywood and trending, from the latest streaming sensations to behind-the-scenes buzz. With about 7 years of writing experience for online media, Ipshita brings their voice to the coverage through industry analysis and cultural critique, a strength evident in prior work, such as their views on why the Michaela gender swap was needed in Bridgerton.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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