Travis Kelce, star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has officially left X (formerly Twitter), calling the platform a “toxic waste dump” in response to the negative comments aimed at his girlfriend, Taylor Swift.
Kelce, who has publicly supported Swift amidst growing online backlash, reportedly reached his breaking point after witnessing an overwhelming amount of vitriol directed at the pop icon. Sources close to Kelce say he’s frustrated with the hostile environment on X, which has worsened as his relationship with Swift garners media attention.
A source stated, “Elon Musk’s platform has become a breeding ground for toxicity. Travis is done engaging with a space that allows so much hate.”
Though Kelce remains active on other social media sites, his departure from X highlights growing concerns about online harassment and negativity on the platform. Fans have expressed support for Kelce’s decision, applauding him for standing by Swift and rejecting online abuse.