Jason Kelce walked away from the field after the 2023 NFL season, but did not step away from the game. He stayed close with his podcast alongside his brother, Travis Kelce, and his analyst role with ESPN. Now he is dealing with noise around the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl LX halftime show, and his name got pulled into it for the wrong reason.
Why Did Jason Kelce Address Bad Bunny Super Bowl Accusations?
Kelce was dragged into the debate because of a quote he did not say, and he went to social media to set the record straight. The situation built up as Bad Bunny became a flashpoint, with his Latin roots and Spanish-language music sparking arguments around the most significant American sporting event of the year. Kelce allegedly criticized those who were not fans of the choice as potentially harmful for the country’s future.
Kelce pushed back and said none of that came from him, shutting down the accusations and clearing the air. He wanted to make it simple for anyone following along and made it clear he was not the source of those posts.
“I normally don’t comment on things like this, but I feel I need to address that there are a number of accounts posting fake quotes and attributing them to me on this platform right now,” said Kelce.
From there, he chose not to feed the accounts sharing the claims, since giving them attention would only give them what they wanted. He did not reply to them directly, but he kept his message public and even thanked X for the community notes that flagged the fake quote tied to his name.
“I appreciate @X putting community notes on several and I will not address the other accounts specifically, because I do not want to amplify their engagement. But please know, unless you hear something directly from me via one of my platforms, it is not real,” said Kelce.
With that, Kelce cleared up the confusion. He told fans that it is not his if it does not come straight from him. Kelce avoided controversy chiefly during his NFL career and became a fan favorite because of how he carried himself. He is not looking to get stuck in drama and moved fast to shut down the talk around the fake quote.
Kelce’s playing days were loaded with honors. He stacked six First-Team All-Pro nods, seven Pro Bowls, and a Super Bowl win. Fans still bring up his hilarious parade costume, and he is set in Philadelphia lore. A Hall of Fame call could be waiting once he is eligible.
He is building his media footprint through his podcast and ESPN work. The accusations were a hassle, but he handled them and called out the accounts trying to pin a fake line on him.