Who had a better year than Travis Kelce? Another Super Bowl ring, coming off arguably the most popular musician on the planet in Taylor Swift and a new contract extension, life isn't too bad for the Kansas City Chiefs superstar.
With all the wins, added exposure and star power on the rise, Killa Trav also took the Kelce Jam festival to another level in his second edition.
This weekend saw Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz and Diplo headlining Kelce Jam 2024 presented by Jim Beam about half an hour outside of Kansas City at the Azura Amphitheater.
Travis Kelce at Kelce Jam's Backyard BBQ at Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Photo by Doug Van Sant
Thousands came through the gates rocking clothes celebrating Kelce and their beloved Chiefs, while some chose to wear another shade of red to support Swift, who performed around the world in Sweden on Saturday night (May 18 ) as part of the Eras tour.
“Crazy,” Kelce says Advertising sign when he puts into words the euphoria of his senior year, but he has no plans to stop pushing either. “And I'm going to try to do that this year.”
From Travis' second step onto the festival grounds in the late afternoon, everything is on him. He turns into a superhero with a playground that somehow doesn't run out all night with an energy level of 34 that could run circles around most college students.
Kelce has become one of the NFL's biggest stars and the rare non-quarterback who can transcend pop culture in a way few before him have.
From the live performances to the eclectic outfits and a brief red carpet chat with the three-time Super Bowl champion, here are the highlights from Kelce Jam 2024. Check it out live stream here.
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Could Taylor Swift finally headline the Kelce Jam?
All the Swifties in attendance were hoping for an appearance from Taylor Swift when the Kelce Jam was first announced, but they quickly found out that she would be in Sweden on tour. When asked about the possibility of the pop icon headlining the Kelce Jam, Travis laughed and admitted it would require a much larger venue than the current auditorium.
“I do not know man. That would be crazy. We should go to a stadium,” he says Advertising sign. “I don't think the auditorium we're in right now can handle it.”
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Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce wins Wing-Eating contest
With Wingstop as one of the festival sponsors, it was only fitting that they had a wing competition. In the mold of a pro vs. an average Joe's, Travis Kelce's Chiefs teammate o-lineman Trey Smith faced a much thinner festival fan. They went head-to-head to drop as many feathers as possible in 90 seconds, and the two-time Super Bowl champion finished with nine feathers to his opponent's five to win the trophy.
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Chiefs Fans Love Travis Kelce And Their Wardrobe Choices Prove It
Kansas City Chiefs fans love their team and rightfully so with three Super Bowl championships in the past five years. Only six franchises have more than that in their entire existence. With generational talents like Travis Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes leading the way, Chiefs fever is heavy throughout Missouri and Kansas.
Fans lined up in droves before the Kelce Jam gates opened, making their way to the parking lot as if it were Arrowhead Stadium. Many brought out Kelce jerseys and wacky Chiefs gear, while some even brought out T-Swift merchandise.
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Diplo is the life of the party
Diplo provided a change of pace compared to rap phenoms 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne. Dance music fans took center stage for the Grammy Award-winning DJ as he spun the crowd with electronic mixes of J Kwon's “Tipsy” with Shaboozey's “A Bar Song.” Kelce joined him on stage and Diplo changed into a No. 87 Chiefs jersey midway through the set.
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2 Chainz welcomes Patrick Mahomes in front of Chiefs Kingdom
Patrick Mahomes could run for mayor of Kansas City and win easily. 2 Chainz served as the first of three main event bills at the Kelce Jam and brought the MVP quarterback in front of Chiefs Kingdom while ending his set with his anthemic “Birthday Song.” Mahomes' birthday isn't until September, but when you've won back-to-back Super Bowls, every day is a celebration.
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Lil Wayne Performs With 2 Chainz & Travis Kelce Brings the Vince Lombardi Trophy
After scoring the Vince Lombardi trophy at last year's Kelce Jam, Travis Kelce made sure to take care of the precious cargo this time around. No. 87 hit the stage when Lil Wayne brought out 2 Chainz for “Duffle Bag Boy,” where he ripped the Super Bowl trophy out of a Louis Vuitton bag and let Tity Boi hold the trophy for the show — which the Chainz's Atlanta Falcons have never been perfect.
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