Rapper 50 Cent has shared his opinion on Taylor Swift and her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce, calling the pop icon the best partner the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has ever had. The rapper, 50, compared Swift to Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, and made it clear which relationship he prefers.
During a recent interview with Extra on October 22, the In da Club hitmaker praised both Swift and Kelce while reflecting on Swift giving him a nod on her new album, The Life of a Showgirl. “I like her boyfriend, too. I like the team. I like KC. I like the whole thing,” he said.
50 Cent went on to say, “I like it a lot better than the last [relationship] he had going on. … It’s a lot better.” While he didn’t mention Nicole by name, fans quickly realized he was referring to Kelce’s previous five-year relationship with the sports broadcaster, which ended in 2022.
The rapper’s remarks sparked a wave of online reactions, especially given his long-running feud with Sean “Diddy” Combs. Social media users speculated that 50 Cent’s comments were also aimed at Nicole’s rumored past association with the hip-hop mogul.
One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “She’s also been to Diddy parties and he hates anyone that associates with him.” Another added, “Kayla is one of Diddy’s girls. There are photos of her at Diddy’s freak offs,” while a third commented, “He is a Kelce fan and knew about that relationship and how he was treated.”
50 Cent’s praise for Swift and Kelce comes amid growing attention around their high-profile romance. Since going public in late 2023, the couple has become one of the most talked-about celebrity pairings, frequently making headlines for their public appearances and mutual support.
Adding to the discussion, fans noted that Swift seemed to reference Nicole in her song Opalite from her latest album. In the track, she sings, “You were in it for real/ She was on her phone,” which many interpreted as a subtle dig at Kelce’s ex.
While neither Swift nor Nicole has addressed the rumored reference, the lyric — combined with 50 Cent’s comments — has fueled ongoing debate about the relationships that came before Swift and Kelce’s.
For now, 50 Cent seems firmly on Team Swift, telling Extra he admires the couple’s chemistry, their success, and their ability to stay grounded despite the constant spotlight.