Kanye West remains a global music icon whose influence spans across genres, yet surprisingly, he hasn't graced the Super Bowl Halftime Show with a solo performance. On Monday, Kanye took to X (formerly Twitter), in a now-deleted post, to lay out what he sees as the roadblocks to that elusive invitation.
According to Ye, it's all about three pivotal moments in his past: his infamous "George Bush doesn't care about Black people" remark, the Taylor Swift incident at the VMAs, and his choice to don a MAGA hat. These, he suggests, have kept him from the big stage, his words hinting at feeling ahead of his time in a music community that isn't ready for him.
Though he's never had the main halftime spotlight, Kanye did step onto the stage with Rihanna at her pre-Super Bowl festivity back in 2015. Given West's knack for stirring up controversy, it’s easy to see why followers might doubt his future relationship with the NFL's flagship entertainment event.
In another intersecting universe of music and football, Taylor Swift finds herself steering clear of drama. Despite being tight with Blake Lively, Swift wants no involvement in Lively's ongoing legal tangle with Justin Baldoni. Her preference for privacy has also played into keeping a low profile with NFL star Travis Kelce during the offseason.
A recent report from US Weekly sheds light on Swift's approach to the situation, with an insider hinting: "Blake’s legal issues are precisely why Taylor and Travis are flying under the radar. The last thing she wants is to get sucked into the storm when she's all about winding down."
Meanwhile, Travis Kelce himself is eager to embark on a new chapter. A recent report suggests the Kansas City Chiefs star is looking forward to settling down and starting a family with Swift. His family focus seemingly heightened after experiencing the joy surrounding his brother, Jason Kelce's growing family with the arrival of another daughter.
