The New York Knicks are pertaining to Taylor Swift’s defense after gamer Tyler Kolek called her a “performative” Knicks fan.
A Knicks representative informed The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, “Taylor Swift has actually been a Knicks fan for several years, has a long history with Madison Square Garden and we are extremely pleased of her assistance of the company.”
Kolek made the remarks previously today throughout an NBA 2K TikTok livestream with fellow Knicks gamer Miles McBride, who asked him who he believed was the “fakest celeb Knicks fan.” Kolek indicated Swift, recommending some stars go to video games more for the attention than their assistance of the group.
“At the Knicks video games, I would state it’s really performative. Due to the fact that they simply wish to be seen at the video game; they’re not always fans,” he stated. “Maybe Taylor Swift?”
“I do not understand if I’ve seen her at any other video games,” Kolek continued. “I think she’s got a lot going on, so she can’t come all the time, however it’s a little performative.”
On Friday, Kolek’s sweetheart, Alexi Sousa, responded to his remarks in a TikTok post“Me (a swiftie) getting up beside Tyler & & seeing what he needed to state about my woman,” she composed in the caption, including, “My preferred celebrity Knicks fan btw.”
Swift has actually been found going to Knicks video games on several celebrations, consisting of courtside at Game 4 of the NBA Finals in June, where she used a “Stevie Knicks” T-shirt and sat together with buddies Alana Haim, Este Haim and Mariska Hargitay. She likewise participated in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals with Travis Kelce when the Knicks played the Cavaliers.
Beyond her looks at Knicks video games, Swift has a longstanding relationship with Madison Square Garden, where she has actually carried out sold-out shows. She initially carried out at the location when she was 13. In July, Swift and Kelce likewise got wed at MSG, with a star-studded group of visitors in participation.
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