Say What?
By: Tommy “Tj” Sotomayor

Everyone seems to have an opinion on the budding relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

The fierce Swift fanbase – often referred to as Swifites – has predominately supported the musician’s courtship with the Kansas City Chief’s tight end. Some have even gone the extra yard (albeit out of bounds) to tell Kelce’s ex-girlfriend that there’s a new queen in town, writing nasty comments on her social media.

Kayla Nicole, a journalist who dated Kelce on and off for five years, seemingly addressed the hate she’s been receiving in a video shared to Instagram. She started by saying, “It’s also been really important for me to use my platform not to create division, but to elevate and unite women. Black women, specifically. So I prepared a letter, and would like to share it with you today.”

Some Taylor Swift fans have bombarded Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, with negative comments on her Instagram. (Catherine Powell/Dustin Satloff/Getty Images/Kayla Nicole Instagram )

“Dear Black girl,” Nicole, 31, began. “They may call you a traitor for falling in love. You’ll hope the ones closest will protect you. But you will quickly find out that people don’t protect what they don’t value. They’ll say you’re too much. Too provocative. Too boisterous. Too outspoken. And in the same breath, tell you, that you’re not enough. Not successful enough. Not wholesome enough. Maybe not even intelligent enough. They’ll say you deserve the backlash and embarrassment. Because of your blackness, you should have known better. They’ll even try to tie your value to your net worth,” she continued.

In Nicole’s prior Instagram post to the video, fans of Swift hurled insults, writing things like “Sorry, sis. You can’t compete with a legend like T-Swift. You’ll be taking the L every time,” and “Taylor Swift would never post anything like this. Why would any man wife this? Ok, nice to look at but you really want this as a wife? Posting like this for all the world to see? I say no thanks.”

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“But Black girl, please remember your value lies elsewhere,” Nicole told the camera. “Your value is deep within your heart; the way you love, the way you give. Your value is in your resilience. Your willingness to forgive. The way you protect what means most to you, even if it hurts you along the way. And the way you stand up for what means most to you, even though they may not ever do the same.”

Nicole could have been referencing additional media attention she has received for unfollowing Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, after Swift was seen getting chummy with the quarterback’s wife out in New York City and again at MetLife Stadium.

“Waaaaaa…. Poor little baby has to unfollow someone because they’re jealous. How the f— old are you?” another individual wrote in Nicole’s comment section, referencing the social media shakeup.

Taylor Swift is seen sharing a few words with Brittany Mahomes, left, while Kayla Nicole, far left in photo at right, was one of the women who attended Brittany’s bachelorette party in Memphis. (Getty Images/Brittany Mahomes Instagram)

The two women had been close friends, with Nicole even attending Mahomes’ bachelorette party.

“Even when they try to quantify your character and test your boundaries, you do not have to engage,” Nicole read. “You do not have to respond, because there is power in your silence. And you can use that same power to silence the noise and the self-doubt. Silence the voices within that want you to give in to this demoralizing and antiquated narrative. Tap into that power, because I know girl, the rage of the world is loud. But Black girl, your God is louder. And your tribe is stronger. Your blood runs deeper and is filled with strength. And when you finally find the strength to speak your truth, it is your voice that will help heal.”

Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole dated off and on from 2017 through 2022. The couple is pictured at the ESPY Awards in 2018, left, and the NFL Honors in 2022. (Allen Berezovsky/Variety/Getty Images)

“Even though sometimes I too ask, ‘Why me?’, I’m reminded that this isn’t just about me,” Nicole pointed out. “This isn’t just my story. A singular experience. My truth, trauma and vulnerability is a relatable part of the human experience. I know I’m not alone, and I want to make sure that you know you aren’t either. On days where I feel most inadequate, I have to remind myself that I am, have been, and will always be more than enough.”

Representatives for Nicole and Swift did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

WATCH: Kayla Nicole Shares Heartfelt Message To Black Women

Kayla Nicole has broken her silence and is sharing inspirational words for other Black women. As The Shade Room previously reported, Nicole’s ex-boyfriend, NFL player Travis Kelce, is rumored to be dating pop star Taylor Swift.

According to Page Six, Nicole and Kelce dated “on and off” between 2017-2022. We must note that Kelce and his new rumored girlfriend, Swift, are white. Additionally, their rumored romance has brought about backlash toward Nicole.

RELATED: Locked In? Travis Kelce Says His Friends & Family Spoke ‘Good Things’ About Taylor Swift After Bears vs Chiefs Game

Kayla Nicole Shares Her Letter To Other Black Women

On Monday evening, the 31-year-old took to Instagram to share a video with fans. In the clip, Nicole explained it has always been “really important” for her to use her platform “not to create division.” However, “to elevate and unite women — Black women, specifically.”

Nicole then began to read her open letter.

“Dear Black girl, t

hey may call you a traitor for falling in love,” Nicole began. “You’ll hope the ones closest will protect you, but you’ll quickly find out that people don’t protect what they don’t value. They’ll say you’re too much… and in the same breath, tell you you’re not enough. Not successful enough, not wholesome enough, maybe not even intelligent enough…”

The 31-year-old then went on to address the “backlash and embarrassment” she’s endured, seemingly from those who have criticized her for her past interracial relationship with Kelce.

“They’ll say you deserve the backlash and embarrassment because of your Blackness, you should have known better,” Nicole continued. “They’ll even try to tie your value to your net worth. But Black girl, please remember, your value lies elsewhere.”

Nicole continued by explaining that one’s value lies in their character and “resilience.”

“…The way your protect what means most to you, even if it hurts you along the way,” she continued. “And the way you stand up for what means most to you, even though they may never do the same…”

The 31-year-old told viewers that if they are ever faced with similar backlash for their choices, they “do not have to engage.”

“…And when you finally find the strength to speak your truth, it is your voice that will help heal,” Nicole explained.

Nicole then concluded her statements by explaining to viewers that they are not alone and nor is she.

“This is not just my story, a singular experience — my truth, trauma, and vulnerability is a relatable part of the human experience,” the 31-year-old said. “I know I’m not alone, and I want to make sure that you know you aren’t either… Always remember that your story is yours to tell, and you never know whose lives it may touch because there’s always power in community and connection.”

Watch Nicole’s full statement below and take a look at previous commentary surrounding Nicole and Kelce’s new rumored romance.https://www.instagram.com/p/CyMn5AfR-VZ/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=658&rd=https%3A%2F%2Ftheshaderoom.com&rp=%2Fkayla-nicole-message-black-women-travis-kelce-relationship-taylor-swift-video%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A857.5999999999767%7D

Social Media Reacts

Social media users entered The Shade Room’s comment section to applaud Nicole for her uplifting message.

Ne-Yo’s ex fiancée, Monyetta Shaw, wrote.

“Beautifully said Queen! ❤️❤️❤️”

Instagram user @the.ladynicole added.

“A top-tier, classy message to an unwarranted attack on her. I love this woman! ❤️”

Instagram user @public_figuredmv wrote.

“After all the hate she received on her page I’m here for her speaking her truth”

While Instagram user @leilani_capalot added.

“Y’all acting like she wasn’t getting attacked UNPROVOKED by a huge fan base and people all over the world. She has every right to speak up for herself and encourage ( especially black ) women who might have been subjected to some sort of public scrutiny due to their dating choices. 😒🙄”

Radio host Ebro Darden wrote.

“👏👏👏👏👏…. Love this”

While Instagram user @_taleaaaa added.

“Well written, beautifully said! Such a classy, beautiful woman 🫶🏽”

Instagram user @toxicology2024 wrote.

“Message needed !! Stop comparing us to white women . We are enough 😍😍😍😍”

A Brief Look At Travis Kelce’s Rumored Romance With Taylor Swift

As The Shade Room previously reported, Taylor Swift appeared at an NFL game in support of Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, in September. At the time, Swift was spotted watching the game alongside Kelce’s mother.

Additionally, the pair were also seen leaving the NFL game together.

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Later that month, Kelce seemingly addressed Swift’s outing at the game while hosting his podcast, ‘New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce.’

“I just thought it was awesome that everybody in the suite had nothing but good things to say about her. The friends and family, she looked amazing and everybody was talking about her in great light, and on top of that the day went perfect for Chiefs fans of course,” Kelce explained, per The Shade Room. “To see the slow-motion chest bumps, to see the high-fives with mom, to see how Chiefs Kingdom was so excited she was there, that shit was absolutely hysterical, and it was definitely a game I’ll remember that’s for damn sure and then we just slid off in the getaway car at the end.”

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During the episode, Kelce reportedly alluded that he would be keeping details about his relationship with Swift private.