Did Taylor Swift Just Take a Shot at Travis Kelce’s Ex Kayla Nicole? Fans Think So
Taylor Swift might be known for turning heartbreak into hit records — but her latest track has fans thinking she’s throwing shade not at an ex, but at her boyfriend’s ex.
Media Take Out has been hearing the chatter all weekend: Swifties and gossip fans alike are dissecting the lyrics from Taylor’s new song “Opalite,” and many are convinced she’s sending a pointed message to Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole.
Let’s rewind for a second. Travis and Kayla were the ultimate “IT couple” before Taylor entered the picture. They dated on and off for several years, filling red carpets and social media with loved-up photos that had everyone rooting for them. But after the breakup, Travis moved on quickly — very quickly — to the world’s biggest pop star.
Now, Taylor’s new lyrics have people convinced she’s addressing the lingering emotional shadow of Kayla.
The Lyrics Stir the Pot
In “Opalite,” Taylor sings:
“You couldn’t understand it, why you felt alone
You were in it for real, she was in her phone
And you were just a pose…”
That’s all fans needed to connect the dots. Social media immediately exploded with speculation that “she was in her phone” refers to Kayla Nicole — a popular influencer who, during her relationship with Travis, was known for posting stylish selfies and sponsorship content.
The song continues:
“You finally left the table, and what a simple thought
You’re starving ‘til you’re not.”
Some fans are interpreting this as Taylor subtly claiming that she’s the one who finally “fed” Travis emotionally, after a relationship that might have looked good online but lacked real connection behind closed doors.
Fans Are Split Over Taylor’s Intentions
As usual, the Swiftie army is divided.
One camp says Taylor’s “Opalite” is clearly a love song about finding something real after emotional starvation — not a diss track. The other camp insists it’s a not-so-subtle clapback at Kayla Nicole, especially since Taylor has reportedly been aware of fan chatter comparing her to Travis’s ex.
Kayla’s supporters, meanwhile, are not happy. Many feel that Taylor — who has built her career on empowering women — should stay out of ex-girlfriend drama and not throw shade at another woman over a man.
On X (formerly Twitter), one fan wrote, “Taylor’s too old and too rich to be sneak-dissing her boyfriend’s ex. This is giving high school energy.”
Another added, “Kayla handled that breakup with class. Taylor should try it.”
Media Take Out’s Take
We’ve seen this movie before — literally every time Taylor Swift drops an album, someone ends up catching strays. But this time, it hits different because the target isn’t an ex-lover, it’s an ex-lover’s ex.
Travis Kelce has made it clear he’s fully committed to Taylor, but fans are convinced she still feels insecure about Kayla Nicole’s lasting influence — especially since Kayla’s fans often point out that she “had Travis first.”
Whether “Opalite” was meant as a diss or just a metaphor for personal growth, one thing’s for sure: Taylor knows exactly what she’s doing. Every lyric is intentional, every verse sparks a headline.
And if Kayla Nicole is somewhere rolling her eyes? Well… she’s got plenty of company.
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