If there’s one thing Travis Kelce and his partner Taylor Swift don’t tolerate, it’s false claims. Swift is already known for calling out rumors—whether directly or through subtle digs in her songs. Now, Kelce seems to be following suit.
A recent rumor claimed that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end had bought a $3.3 million mansion in Kansas City and planned to turn it into a shelter for homeless youth. The story gained traction online—but it wasn’t true. Frustrated by the false report, Kelce spoke up and shut it down himself.
Travis Kelce Asserts Reality Through His Statement
Kelce urged fans not to believe everything they read and encouraged people to verify any news about his charity work through his official site.
He clarified the ordeal on a recent episode of “New Heights,” the podcast he hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce.
“I gotta make a little statement in the ‘don’t believe everything you read, kids’ category—realm that you see online. Some false claims were thrown out there that I was doing something in the community that I was not,” Kelce said.
“I’m not even going to talk about it specifically. I don’t want to bring any more attention to that whole nonsense and article and all that stuff. But if you ever want to know exactly what I’m doing in the community, just go to 87Running.org.
“We’re always trying to get out there, get in the Kansas City communities, in the Cleveland community, but this time, I wasn’t doing what was falsely claimed by the social channels or outlets posting all this AI stuff.”
He also took a moment to thank NFL analyst Pat McAfee for his support.
“So just wanted to set the record straight. Appreciate everybody for always trying to show [love]—especially Pat McAfee. He’s always trying to look out for the guys, guys and women in the sports world.”
Kelce’s statement draws a clear line between what his charitable organization supports and what it does not. While he’s deeply involved in community outreach, his work is focused on education, not housing.
Through his nonprofit 87 & Running—established in 2015—Kelce has aimed to provide resources and opportunities to disadvantaged youth in Kansas City and Cleveland.
He’s also the force behind the Operation Breakthrough Ignition Lab, which supports the education of youth in grades nine and above. In 2024, Kelce helped donate 24,000 meals to students in need.
Thanks to his continued impact, Kelce was named a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee in both 2020 and 2024. His foundation also contributed to the University of Cincinnati Athletics Department by funding a Health and Wellness Endowment for student-athletes.