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The rapper and the mother of his children have been together since high school. Although he values privacy in their relationship, the music star has acknowledged that fatherhood has significantly shaped his life.

Kendrick Lamar, celebrated for his artistry in hip-hop, is also a devoted family man. As he prepares to perform at the Super Bowl in 2025, he continues to maintain a long-term relationship with Whitney Alford. They are devoted parents to a son and daughter.

Kendrick Lamar performing during the NFL Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, in Inglewood, California. | Source: Getty Images

In addition to his dedication to family, Lamar’s illustrious career boasts numerous groundbreaking achievements and widespread critical acclaim.

His 2012 album, “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City,” catapulted him into the spotlight, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and topping Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Kendrick Lamar onstage at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards on September 29 in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Getty Images

In 2013, the album garnered several Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist and Album of the Year. Lamar won his first Grammy Award in 2014 for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for “I.”

That year, he captivated Grammy viewers with Imagine Dragons, performing a fusion of “m.A.A.d City” and “Radioactive.”

Kendrick Lamar and Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons performing during the 56th Grammy Awards on January 26, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Image

The star’s remarkable career has gone on to include 22 Grammy wins at the time of writing, cementing his status as a defining voice in music. At the 2025 ceremony, the iconic artist took home multiple awards, including Record of the Year for “Not Like Us.”

Kendrick Lamar during the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

As the music industry evolves, 2024 highlighted a shift toward authenticity, with artists favoring unfiltered creativity over promotional gimmicks. This trend is expected to expand in 2025, with a deeper focus on music that resonates without reliance on viral marketing.

In hip-hop, surprise album releases gained momentum, driven in part by high-profile tensions between Lamar and Drake, signaling a new era of artistic control and innovation.

Kendrick Lamar performing during the Primavera Sound event on June 9, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. | Source: Getty Images

This renewed emphasis on creativity has paved the way for one of Lamar’s most eagerly awaited performances. In September 2024, he revealed on Instagram that he would perform at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans in February 2025.

In a playful video, he teased fans, “Will you be pulling up? I hope so. I won’t want you to miss it. […] Wear your best dress too, even if you watch it from home.”

Anticipation for the award-winning musician’s upcoming Super Bowl performance highlights his enduring impact on both music and culture. While his public persona continues to draw widespread attention, Lamar’s creative work often provides a glimpse into his personal experiences.

During an interview once, he reflected on his song “LOVE” from the album “DAMN.,” describing it as “one of my first real personal love songs; it’s personal for me, but it’s a universal feeling when people listen to it.”

However, when discussing his relationship with his partner, Whitney Alford, Lamar emphasized his desire for privacy, “I want something that’s just for me.”

This dedication to privacy also influences how Lamar navigates the spotlight. “I’ve been called a recluse,” he admitted in another interview. “There’s definitely truth in that. I like to spend time alone.”

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Kendrick Lamar performing during the 2023 Governors Ball Music Festival on June 11 in New York. | Source: Getty Images

True to his reserved nature, Lamar seldom visits clubs, refrains from heavy drinking or smoking, and maintains a long-standing bond with Alford that dates back to high school.

Meanwhile, his relationship with Alford is built on a deep foundation of trust and understanding, evident in the way they support one another both privately and publicly.

Kendrick Lamar and Whitney Alford attend the 56th Grammy Awards on January 26, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

The couple attended the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016, in Los Angeles, California, and have even traveled together to places like South Africa. Comfortable with their dynamic, Alford once playfully called Lamar “cheap” in front of a New York Times reporter.

Kendrick Lamar and Whitney Alford attend the 58th Grammy Awards on February 15, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Speaking about their bond, Lamar shared, “I wouldn’t even call her my girl. That’s my best friend. I don’t even like the term that society has put in the world as far as being a companion — she’s somebody I can tell my fears to.”

Whitney Alford and Kendrick Lamar at the 2016 “Key To The City Ceremony With Kendrick Lamar” event on February 13 in Compton, California. | Source: Getty Images
Lamar’s reflections on his bond with Alford naturally connect to his role as a father. Parenting their two children has reshaped his perspective, teaching him the meaning of unconditional love.

Observing their growth helped him set aside his ego and embrace their independence. “That’s love, to me,” he explained in one interview, adding that this understanding influences how he approaches his art and treats others — with acceptance and without judgment.

Kendrick Lamar performing during Roskilde Festival 2023 on June 28. | Source: Getty Images

This understanding of support and acceptance is echoed in Alford’s work, which focuses on empowering women and building community. As the founder of Love + Ethos, Alford, who has short hair, has created a platform dedicated to providing resources and support for women, particularly new mothers.

Whitney Alford | Source: Instagram/blushedbywhit

Drawing from her upbringing among strong women and her own life experiences, she has championed initiatives like donating prom dresses and teaching beauty techniques to women and girls.

Through Love + Ethos, Alford emphasizes the importance of community, vulnerability, and shared support in helping women navigate the challenges of life and motherhood.

Alford’s journey embodies gratitude, personal growth, and a dedication to motherhood. In an August 2024 post, the 38-year-old shared her appreciation for life’s blessings, even amid challenges, “Loving Me. Loving my family. Working daily to assist in lifting the collective frequency.”

Inspired by her children, the mother of two described Love + Ethos as her “new baby” and shared her enthusiasm for healing and embracing life’s next chapter.

Alford’s dedication to family is evident not only in her words but also in the moments she shares with her followers. With over 100,000 Instagram followers, she often posts glimpses of her life with Lamar and their children.

In May 2022, she shared a touching photo of Lamar holding their daughter while she cradled their son, and wrote, “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Shot by @renellaice.”

In other posts, Alford has posed with her children, captivating her followers with the trio’s bond. One admirer commented, “You look beautiful and the kids are adorable!! Kids look so big!!!” while another noted, “The girl is exactly like Kendrick (in the face).”

Others praised her hairstyle, with one writing, “I want this cut,” and another adding, “Love your cut!! 3 brightest lights.” Other social media users have also praised Alford’s beauty. “Kendrick a lucky man,” one person shared.

Another person commented, “She’s a real beauty” while a third added, “She reminds me of Cher, Sade and Queen Naija all at the same time.”

Alford’s openness on social media highlights her balance of family, personal growth, and community impact. Together with Kendrick Lamar, she continues to inspire with her authenticity and dedication to uplifting those around her.

The Truth Behind Taylor Swift’s Empty-Handed Grammys – Shocking Conspiracy Exposed!

It’s the first time Taylor Swift has ever been blanked when she had six or more Grammy award nominations.

Despite culturally defining 2024 with her record-breaking Eras Tour, Taylor Swift was awarded no Grammys at last night’s ceremony, marking the first time the star has ever been blanked when she had six or more nominations.

The ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ star was nominated in six categories, including for her eleventh album, The Tortured Poets Department, which was one of the biggest-sellers of last year, yet took home no awards.

In a year that felt culturally bookmarked by Swift’s proliferation, the move was largely considered to be the Record Academy’s way of simply allowing other star’s work to be celebrated. Each voter knew that Swift has amassed more album of the year wins than anyone else in Grammy history, and this year it the board consciously decided to share the wealth.

It wasn’t only Swift’s snubs that surprised audiences, but Billie Eilish’s too. Nine-time Grammy winner Eilish was nominated in several categories including for her melodic hit ‘Birds Of A Feather’, but she lost out on two more gongs to Sabrina Carpenter in the best pop solo performance and best pop vocal album categories.

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Post Malone, who has also been nominated for 18 Grammys in his career, was up for six awards at this year’s ceremony but also failed to secure any last night.

There were surprisingly unsurprising wins, too. Beyoncé extended her reign as the queen of the Grammys, winning even more awards to break her own record as the most decorated artist in Grammy awards, and finally won the album of the year top prize for her country album, Cowboy Carter.

Famed broadcaster says he’s picking Chiefs to win Super Bowl because of Taylor Swift

Musburger is also leaning on the ‘curse’ of Kirk Cousins

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Andy Reid, top defense, back-to-back championships. None of that matters, according to Brent Musburger.

The Kansas City Chiefs are aiming to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowl titles, and Musburger said he believed Taylor Swift, the girlfriend of the star tight end Kelce, is a primary reason why.

“I don’t look at stats and things like that. I look for offbeat stories to pick my winners,” Musburger boldly quipped on “What the Football” this week.

Trends are trends, and Musburger may just be picking the best trend of all.

“Taylor Swift has attended nine Chiefs games in Kansas City, all in Kansas City this year, and they are 9-0. And if you go back to last year, I believe the winning streak with Taylor Swift in attendance is around 13 or 14 … and that’s one of the reasons,” he said.

The other reason also has nothing to do with the Chiefs but partially with their opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles, in an odd sense.

Musburger added that another reason the Chiefs will win the Lombardi Trophy again is because no team to make the playoffs has ever won the Super Bowl after losing a regular season game to Kirk Cousins.

The “Curse of Cousins” has taken down 14 teams since Cousins joined the league in 2012, and the Eagles, who lost to Cousins’ Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, are next on the list.

Cousins faced the Chiefs this season, but the Chiefs earned a 22-17 win. No, Swift was not in attendance, but imagine Musburger’s potential confusion if the Falcons pulled off that upset.

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Last year, Swift attended the Super Bowl in the middle of her Eras Tour, leaving a show in Tokyo to head to Las Vegas. Now that the tour is over, this year’s commute will be much easier. So, Musburger may be on to something.

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Steven Tyler Returns to the Stage at His Grammys Party 6 Months After Aerosmith Announced Retirement from Touring

The rock icon performed alongside Mick Fleetwood, Lainey Wilson and Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton at the Los Angeles event

Steven Tyler in February 2025. Photo: Tommaso Boddi/Gett

Steven Tyler is back on stage!

About six months after Aerosmith announced their retirement from touring in the wake of Tyler’s onstage larynx fracture in September 2023, the 76-year-old vocalist took the stage for a performance at his Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles on Feb. 2.

PEOPLE was in attendance for the event at the Hollywood Palladium, where Tyler first performed a cover of Extreme’s “More Than Words” with Mick Fleetwood and Nuno Bettencourt.

Steven Tyler and Nuno Bettencourt in February 2025.Tommaso Boddi/Getty

Tyler also did a rendition of Aerosmith’s “Toys in the Attic” with Bettencourt before sharing the stage with Lainey Wilson for “Dream On.” Then, he performed “Sweet Emotion” and “Walk This Way” with bandmate Tom Hamilton as well as Chris Robinson.

Earlier in the evening, while auctioning off a piano Aerosmith used on stage for “Dream On” on past tours, Tyler sat down, played some keys and sang a quick few lines of the song by himself, earning a standing ovation. Fans were clearly excited to see Tyler, who had a huge smile on his face by the end of the show.

The Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party benefitted Tyler’s charity Janie’s Fund, which aims to “bring hope and healing to girls who have suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect,” according to its website.

Steven Tyler and Lainey Wilson in February 2025.Tommaso Boddi/Getty

A large portion of the evening also focused on supporting L.A. firefighters in the wake of the fires that’ve devastated the city since Jan. 7.

In August 2024, nearly one year after Tyler’s injury, Aerosmith shared a lengthy statement on Instagram announcing their retirement from touring.

“As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other. He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible,” read the statement, which arrived after three stops of the band’s farewell tour.

Tom Hamilton and Steven Tyler in September 2016.Tim Mosenfelder/Getty

The band continued, “We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision – as a band of brothers – to retire from the touring stage. We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time.”

In an interview with WBUR last month, however, Hamilton hinted at a possible reunion for the band. “Steven’s healing process is going really, really well, but it goes at its own pace,” he said.

“Maybe Aerosmith will do something in the future, but it’s a big if and the last thing I want to be doing is to try and push Steven in that direction,” continued the bassist. “If we do anything in the future, it would come from him.”

CELTICS vs. MAVERICKS: Date, Time, Location & SHOCKING TICKET PRICES (February 6, 2025)!

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The Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks game will take place at TD Garden. The Celtics are the second-seeded team in the Eastern Conference with a record of 35-15. They are on a three-game winning streak, with their most recent win coming against the Philadelphia 76ers 118-110.

Conversely, the Mavericks are ranked eighth in the Western Conference with a record of 26-24. They are on a two-game losing streak, with their most recent loss coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-144. The Celtics and Mavericks faced off earlier this season on January 25, and the Celtics came out on top 122-107 and extended their winning streak to five games against the Mavericks. The Celtics and Mavericks have played each other 87 times in the regular season, with Boston winning 47 games and Dallas winning 40.

Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks: Live Streaming And Game Info

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
TV Broadcast: TNT, truTV, and MAX
Live Streaming: DAZN, ESPN+, Fubo, Max, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, NBA League Pass

Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks: Ticket Prices

Tickets for the upcoming Celtics vs. Mavericks are available through various platforms, including Vivid Seats, Expedia, StarTickets, TicketSmarter, RateYourSeats.com, Event Tickets Center, and the official TD Garden website. Prices vary depending on the platform and seating selection.
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For example, Vivid Seats lists tickets starting at $82, while Expedia offers them at $130. StarTickets has options ranging from $139 to $3,269, with an average price of $459. TicketSmarter’s prices start at $131.04, reaching up to $6,533.48, with an average of $499.76. RateYourSeats.com lists tickets starting at $114, and Event Tickets Center offers them from $167 to $4,050.

Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks: Injuries Update

The Celtics have no reported Injuries, while the Mavericks’ injury report includes Dereck Lively (ankle), Dwight Powell (hip), and the newly acquired Anthony Davis (foot) all out. P.J. Washington (knee), Kyrie Irving (shoulder), and Daniel Gafford (ankle) are day-to-day.

The Recording Academy announced Shaboozey as a performer at the GRAMMY Awards at the last minute, making him just one of seven performers who are up for Best New Artist. He’s certainly proved that he belongs on the GRAMMYs stage with an electric performance of his hit song.

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Dressed in a maroon Western-inspired suit and surrounded by line dancers, Shaboozey had the crowd on their feet singing along to “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The three-piece band killed it as well, which included an acoustic guitar, lap steel, and fiddle. Shaboozey ended his performance with a heartfelt shout out to L.A.

Last year, Shaboozey’s top hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” was at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 19 weeks. This impressive showing tied with Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” for the longest No. 1 entry in the chart’s history. Now, Shaboozey could win his first GRAMMY as well. He’s up against Benson Boone, Chappell Roan, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Teddy Swims, and Khruangbin. However, Khruangbin have not been announced as performers.

Shaboozey and Other Best New Artist Nominees Perform at the GRAMMYs

Shaboozey ignited the crowd with his GRAMMYs performance, and prepared himself to possibly win his first award. As for the other awards, there are plenty of records poised to be broken. Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, among many others. Here are some of the biggest records that could be broken at the GRAMMYs tonight.

This year, the streak of female solo artists winning Best New Artist could continue. There was a seven-year streak from 1997 to 2003, and there could be yet another one from 2018 to 2025. That is, if Sabrina Carpenter, Doechii, RAYE, or Chappell Roan win the award. The streak will be broken if Benson Boone, Teddy Swims, Shaboozey, or Khruangbin win.

Taylor Swift could be the first female solo artist to win Album of the Year multiple years in a row, and the third artist to do it overall, following Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra. She won last year for Midnights, winning before that for Fearless, 1989, and folklore. If she wins this year, she’ll be the first artist to win five times, continuing her reign from last year as the first to win four times.

Beyoncé is currently the most nominated artist in the Record of the Year category without a win. She also holds the record for the most Album of the Year nominations without a win. She’s been nominated for Record of the Year eight times, and Album of the Year five times and hasn’t won either. Could Cowboy Carter change that?

Fans have been bemoaning the exit of Blake Shelton from NBC’s The Voice since he departed at the end of Season 23 back in 2023. Shelton was the longest-running original coach on the singing competition show, and he was a fan favorite as well. Now, it looks like fans are holding out hope that Shelton will return to the show, considering former coach Adam Levine is returning for the series’ 27th season.

Is Adam Levine Returning to ‘The Voice’?

Yes. The 27th season of The Voice is returning tonight on NBC, and Adam Levine will be returning to his role of coach on the singing competition series. He will serve as a coach on the show along with fellow artists Kelsea Ballerini, John Legend, and Michael Bublé.

Adam Levine clearly knows fans want Shelton back in the mix, and he’s been stirring the pot ahead of tonight’s Season 27 debut. Levine took to Instagram a few weeks ago to post a throwback photo of himself and his former fellow Voice coach from 2011. For reference, 2011 was the year The Voice debuted.

“The Voice season 1 after party, at my house with d*psh*t @blakeshelton ❤️❤️❤️❤️,” Levine cheekily noted in the post’s caption.

Despite the pair’s great on-show rivalry, friendship, and chemistry, fans shouldn’t expect Levine and Shelton to share The Voice coaching seats anytime soon.

Is Black Shelton Returning to ‘The Voice’?

Sadly for fans, there has been no confirmation that Blake Shelton will be returning to The Voice anytime soon. In fact, the country star has said that he will only return to The Voice under specific conditions. Despite being a coach on the program for over a decade, Shelton does not have any plans to return to the show and is instead focusing on his music career.

Shelton said last year that he was “no longer into it” and believed that the contestants on The Voice deserved to be coached by someone who was giving 100%.

However, he did say that he would be open to returning to the program for “a one-off” only if all four of the original Voice coaches would appear as well. For reference, the OG lineup of coaches on The Voice included Shelton, Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, and Cee Lo Green.

Angel Reese made history on Saturday night, becoming the first player to be ejected from an Unrivaled game. The incident occurred in the second quarter of a matchup between the Rose and Laces when Reese was called for a foul on Tiffany Hayes. As she walked away, Reese made a dismissive gesture, which led to her first technical foul.

Officials Didn’t Accept Her Explanation

Following the initial technical, Reese attempted to explain that her gesture was directed at Hayes rather than the referee. However, the officials did not accept her reasoning and handed her a second technical, resulting in an automatic ejection. The moment sparked debate among fans, with some arguing the call was too harsh.

A Tough Season for the Rose

Reese’s ejection came as the Rose struggled to find momentum in the league. Entering the game with a 1-4 record, the team has been fighting to climb the standings in the six-team competition. Losing a key player like Reese only made their challenge tougher against the Laces.

Unrivaled’s Competitive Edge on Display

The ejection highlights the intensity of Unrivaled, the newly launched league featuring WNBA stars. With physical play and emotions running high, the competition is proving to be just as fierce as the traditional WNBA season.

WNBA: Angel Reese Makes History with First-Ever Unrivaled Ejection.

What’s Next for Angel Reese and the Rose?

Despite the setback, Reese and the Rose will look to bounce back in their next game against the Mist on Friday at 8:15 p.m. ET. Fans will be watching closely to see how Reese responds after making headlines in the league’s early days.

One Source Very Close To The NFL Believes That The League Is “Rigged”

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Patrick Mahomes is one of the best players in the National Football League, and of course, the Kansas City Chiefs are a considerable benefactor of the quarterback’s success. However, the Chiefs’ success doesn’t come without its fair share of criticism. The main critism; the NFL is rigged.

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Many fans claim that the NFL decides to rig tons of games in the Chiefs’ favor and then proceeds to back it up with stats. This does seem a little interesting if you consider that the Chiefs have been the least penalized team in the playoffs over the last four seasons.

One person very close to the NFL referees favors these rumors. According to former head of officiating Dean Blandino, his brother believes he signed an NDA. And yes, he thinks the Chiefs have the advantage most Sundays.

Is The NFL Rigged?

“My brother who is convinced that the league is rigged, that is convinced that I signed an NDA . . . when I left the league office that I cannot tell anybody that it’s rigged,” Blandino said in an interview with SeriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio.

He added, “We grew up in the same household, by the way. I said, ‘Listen, there’s no conspiracy. The officials — there’s too many variables, there’s too much going on. To me, it’s the hardest sport. When you think about football, with seven different officials, to say, ‘OK, I’m gonna rig this game’ or ‘the game is rigged from the league office down.’ The officials are just trying to get it right.”

Blandino didn’t detail how his brother responded to what he said, so it can only be assumed that he continues to believe that the NFL is rigged. Most of the time, it does happen to be for the Chiefs.

There is no confirmed evidence that the NFL is rigged, even though many fans are convinced. But if the NFL is rigged, who will win Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans?

VIDEO: Travis Kelce LAYS OUT AT MEDIA FOR ALLEGING REFEREES & NFL ‘RIGGERING’ Games For Chiefs!

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Travis Kelce has finally had enough and is demanding answers.

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The Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end was given an opportunity during Super Bowl 2025 Opening Night to ask reporters about refs.

Kelce made it clear Monday on Super Bowl Opening Night that he is aware of the existing narrative regarding the Chiefs receiving favorable treatment from referees.

A child reporter asked Travis Kelce what he would ask the media if he could ask one question.

“Why are you guys leaning into this whole ref thing? You know what I mean, why are you guys leaning into it? That’s all I got, though,” he said from his podium.

The Chiefs have been accused of receiving favorable calls from refs every step of the way in the playoffs

First, there were several calls while playing against the Houston Texans in the divisional round, and then there were calls against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC title game.

Two questionable roughing the passer calls were made against the Texans while the Bills seeingly got railroaded on a fourth-and-1 play where Bills quarterback Josh Allen attempted to sneak for a first down, but he was called short.

In the meantime, Travis Kelce and the Chiefs are seeking to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

Travis Kelce Addresses Retirement Plans During Super Bowl Week

Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce finally addressed the rumors surrounding his alleged retirement following Super Bowl 59.

The 35-year-old’s future plans have been discussed for weeks, thanks to his relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.

Kelce was asked about his future plans at opening night festivities.

“Hopefully still playing football,” he said. “I love doing this, I love coming into work every day. I feel like I still have a lot of good football left in me. We’ll see what happens. I know I’ve been setting myself up for other opportunities in my life. That’s always been the goal, knowing football only lasts for so long. You have to find a way to get into another career and another profession. I’ve been doing that in my offseason. But for the most part, I plan on being a Kansas City Chief and playing football.”