In a dramatic twist that has social media buzzing, Teyana Taylor has taken a jab at Kayla Nicole, the ex-girlfriend of NFL star Travis Kelce, using a Taylor Swift song as her weapon of choice. The tension erupted after Nicole suggested on a podcast that dressing up as Taylor for Halloween was a memorable moment during a tumultuous period involving her past relationship with Iman Shumpert.
Teyana, known for her hit “Gonna Love Me,” expressed her disapproval of Nicole’s comments about her “fame at the time.” Nicole had highlighted her various upcoming projects, including a Netflix film titled “Straw” and a biopic about Dionne Warwick, all while referencing Swift’s iconic 2014 track “Shake It Off” in a social media post. Teyana playfully responded to Nicole’s remarks with a cheeky caption, implying that as 2025 rolls in, people will indeed dislike Nicole’s attitude.
As the feud escalated, it became clear that Teyana was far from pleased with Nicole’s allusion to dressing like her. Hours later, on the “Unapologetically Angel” podcast hosted by Angel Reese, Nicole seemed to throw shade, labeling Teyana a “singer/actress who was famous at the time.” The fallout from this was immediate, with Teyana publicly criticizing Nicole for her choice of words, calling them “distasteful” and “uncalled for” in a since-deleted comment on Instagram.
The back-and-forth left internet sleuths connecting the dots, deducing that Nicole’s comments were indeed pointed directly at Teyana, despite her lack of explicit mention. Teyana didn’t hold back, asserting that Nicole knew precisely what she was doing and dismissed Nicole’s assertion that she didn’t care who took notice of her commentary.
Adding fuel to the fire, Taylor accused Nicole of using her status as a black woman to undermine Teyana, who is also a fellow black artist. Teyana revealed that years prior, she had shown appreciation for Nicole’s costume but was oblivious to the malicious intent behind it at the time. Now, she insists, she sees clearly.
Nicole appeared to pull back from the confrontation, commenting that she was sharing lessons learned from her personal history and asking followers to reflect on her entire interview, where she expressed regret over choices made in the past. On social media, she seemed unfazed amidst the drama, sharing a video of herself dancing to Beyoncé’s “Formation,” embodying confidence and indifference.
As two prominent figures in the entertainment and sports world clash over past grievances, it remains to be seen how this feud will play out in the public eye. Teyana Taylor and Kayla Nicole find themselves at the center of a social media storm, drawing attention to their complicated histories and how they intertwine with their careers in countless ways.
