Taylor Swift's sweet nods to absent Travis Kelce at the Grammys decoded in her fashion choice as she makes risqué T tribute - before going viral by recreating his signature dance

Taylor Swift's sweet nods to absent Travis Kelce at the Grammys decoded in her fashion choice as she makes risqué T tribute - before going viral by recreating his signature dance

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Taylor Swift's sweet nods to absent Travis Kelce at the Grammys decoded in her fashion choice as she makes risqué T tribute - before going viral by recreating his signature dance
Published: Feb, 03 2025 11:54

Taylor Swift is no stranger to stealing the show on the red carpet, and the 2025 Grammy Awards were no different. And while the singer, 35, no doubt made headlines with her ceremony antics, eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot that her boyfriend Travis Kelce was at the forefront of her mind, despite the fact that he was absent from the evening. Having become known for filling her stage looks and songs with little Easter Eggs and references, Taylor's Grammys outfit featured several nods to her NFL partner.

 [Travis is in the midst of preparations for the Super Bow L on Sunday, and it was previously revealed that he wouldn't be attending the ceremony]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Travis is in the midst of preparations for the Super Bow L on Sunday, and it was previously revealed that he wouldn't be attending the ceremony]

Travis is in the midst of preparations for the Super BowL on Sunday, and it was previously revealed that he wouldn't be attending the ceremony, meaning Taylor noticeably solo as she arrived on the red carpet. The biggest nod to her man could be seen in Taylor's risque wardrobe choice, as she made her entrance in a daring red sequinned mini dress. The eye-catching ensemble also seemed to pay tribute to the NFL tight end's team, the Kansas City Chiefs, as it was done up in a similar shade to the team's red colour scheme.

 [The biggest nod to her man could be seen in Taylor's risque wardrobe choice, with her red dress the same colour as the strip for Travis NFL team the Kansas City Chiefs]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The biggest nod to her man could be seen in Taylor's risque wardrobe choice, with her red dress the same colour as the strip for Travis NFL team the Kansas City Chiefs]

While Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce was absent from Sunday's Grammy Awards, the star proved he was still at the forefront at the mind with a string of sweet tributes. Travis is in the midst of preparations for the Super Bow L on Sunday, and it was previously revealed that he wouldn't be attending the ceremony. Taylor's red dress featured a corseted midriff, and the singer–songwriter had a plunging ruched neckline that transitioned into a single shoulder strap.

 [The skimpy scarlet mini dress included a risqué detail that eagle-eyed fans noticed: a chain draped over her left thigh that featured a jewelled red 'T']
Image Credit: Mail Online [The skimpy scarlet mini dress included a risqué detail that eagle-eyed fans noticed: a chain draped over her left thigh that featured a jewelled red 'T']

The dress' short skirt was also ruched and folded in eye-catching layers, and it was draped to create a hint of a slit over her left thigh, which drew the eye to her glittering 'T' on a chain with tear drop–shaped crimson jewels. The T was no doubt another homage to Travis, and the star worked with celebrity jeweller Lorraine Schwartz to design the chain. Though the T could potential stand for either Taylor or Travis, ecstatic Swifties quickly used her song lyrics as 'proof' it refers to her football-playing boyfriend.

 [Beyonce earned three Grammy Awards including top honor Album Of The Year for Cowboy Carter]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Beyonce earned three Grammy Awards including top honor Album Of The Year for Cowboy Carter]

In 'Guilty as Sin?', a track from The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor sings 'what if he's written "mine" on my upper thigh' - seeming to signal a shoutout to Travis. The shade of her dress also led to much discussion, with many making comparisons to the gown she wore at the 2009 VMAs when Kanye West took to the stage in an outburst, declaring Beyoncé should have won instead. As well as Taylor hitting back at West, others thought the red shade could represent a 'curtain closing' on her The Tortured Poets Department era, perhaps signalling at a new release.

 [While Taylor's fashion choices were among the sweet nods to her boyfriend, it was her unlikely dance moves that sparked the biggest reaction, as well as some amusing comments from fans]
Image Credit: Mail Online [While Taylor's fashion choices were among the sweet nods to her boyfriend, it was her unlikely dance moves that sparked the biggest reaction, as well as some amusing comments from fans]

While Taylor's fashion choices were among the sweet nods to her boyfriend, it was her unlikely dance moves that sparked the biggest reaction, as well as some amusing comments from fans. The biggest nod to her man could be seen in Taylor's risque wardrobe choice, with her red dress the same colour as the strip for Travis NFL team the Kansas City Chiefs. The skimpy scarlet mini dress included a risqué detail that eagle-eyed fans noticed: a chain draped over her left thigh that featured a jewelled red 'T'.

 [In the clip, Taylor enthusastically vibes out to the song, as she did what fans have braned a 'half-twerk, half-stanky leg']
Image Credit: Mail Online [In the clip, Taylor enthusastically vibes out to the song, as she did what fans have braned a 'half-twerk, half-stanky leg']

Album Of The Year: Beyonce - Cowboy Carter. Record Of The Year: Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us. Song Of The Year: Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us. Best New Artist: Chappell Roan. Best Pop Solo Performance: Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso. Best Pop Vocal Album: Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet. Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With a Smile. Beyonce earned three Grammy Awards including top honor Album Of The Year for Cowboy Carter.

 [Many social media users have also pointed out that the 'stanky leg' move is one that her boyfriend Travis has previously done when the Chiefs won a game]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Many social media users have also pointed out that the 'stanky leg' move is one that her boyfriend Travis has previously done when the Chiefs won a game]

Best Pop Dance Recording: Charli xcx - Von Dutch. Best Dance/Electronic Music Album: Charli xcx - Brat. Best Rock Performance: The Beatles – Now and Then. Best Music Video: Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us. Best Rap Performance: Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us. Best Rap Song: Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us. Best Rap Album: Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal. Best Country Album: Beyonce - Cowboy Carter. Best Country Solo Performance: Chris Stapleton - It Takes A Woman.

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Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Beyonce featuring Miley Cyrus - II Most Wanted. Best Country Song - Kacey Musgraves - The Architect. Best Latin Pop Album: Shakira - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical: Dan Nigro. While Taylor's fashion choices were among the sweet nods to her boyfriend, it was her unlikely dance moves that sparked the biggest reaction, as well as some amusing comments from fans.

Image Credit: Mail Online

In the clip, Taylor enthusastically vibes out to the song, as she did what fans have braned a 'half-twerk, half-stanky leg'. Many social media users have also pointed out that the 'stanky leg' move is one that her boyfriend Travis has previously done when the Chiefs won a game. Rushing to X to react to the viral moment, fans quipped: 'omg is this real.; The dancing is so real dude; BRO I CANT STOP LAUGHING'.

Image Credit: Mail Online

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