"I may have just become a Swiftie". Ex-Chiefs S Tyrann Mathiew goes all-in on Taylor Swift fandom after learning singer's $197,000,000 BTS move

Former NFL star Tyrann Mathieu reacted to news about Taylor Swift giving bonuses to her staff after the success of her Eras Tour. The Grammy-winning singer’s Eras Tour, which was held from March 2023 to December 2024, generated around $2 billion.

Swift has reportedly awarded her staff $197 million in bonuses for the success of the tour. A fan page, Farrukh, shared the news on its X (formerly Twitter) account, and it was reshared by Mathieu on his social media handle. In the caption, he sent a heartfelt message to Swift.

"A master class in leadership! I may have just become an swiftie" he wrote in a tweet on Sunday.

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Tyrann Mathieu played with Swift's fiancé, Travis Kelce, on the Kansas City Chiefs from 2019 to 2021. He then played on the New Orleans Saints from 2022 to 2024 and announced his retirement in July.

While Taylor Swift’s tour was a success, she also released a docuseries based on it. "The End of an Era" was released on Disney+ on Dec. 12. It is a six-episode series that offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her Eras Tour. In the trailer, fans also get a glimpse of Travis Kelce.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce "make time to be together" amid busy schedules

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have had a busy year, but despite their tightly packed schedules, the couple made sure to spend time with each other. A source told People magazine that Swift and Kelce "put a lot into their relationship."

“Taylor’s had an incredibly full, demanding year and she’s really proud of everything she’s accomplished,” the source said. “She’s worked extremely hard and her schedule has been nonstop, but even with everything going on, she and Travis still put a lot into their relationship.” ".....Whenever they can, they make time to be together and really value that alone time," the source added.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged in August. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end proposed to her in a flower-themed garden. The couple has been planning their wedding.

Swift and Kelce have been together since September 2023 and are planning to walk down the aisle in 2026. This year has been eventful for Swift, as she not only got engaged but also released her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl."

She is currently busy preparing for their wedding. The “Blank Space” singer is reportedly planning a low-key ceremony after taking inspiration from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding.

Edited by Brad Taningco