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Jason Kelce Smashes Fan's Phone at Penn State After Homophobic Slur About Travis and Taylor Swift

Nov 2, 2024, 06:08 PM

On November 2, 2024, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce reacted to a fan's homophobic slur about his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and Taylor Swift by grabbing and smashing the fan's phone. The incident occurred at Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania, where a student asked Jason Kelce, 'How does it feel that your brother is a [homophobic slur] for dating Taylor Swift?' In response, Jason Kelce seized the student's phone and threw it to the ground. Footage of the altercation has surfaced online from multiple angles, showing the exchange. The incident has sparked discussions about athlete interactions with fans and the boundaries of acceptable behavior.