Taylor Swift’s gift to Teyana Taylor for her new album has sparked online speculation. Fans believe the gesture is a subtle jab at Travis Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, who previously spoke negatively about Teyana’s ex-husband, Iman Shumpert. This has reignited a past feud, with Swift’s act drawing attention to celebrity entanglements.

Taylor Swift may have just added another layer to her ongoing off-field drama and this time, it involves Teyana Taylor and Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole. The internet is in overdrive after Teyana Taylor revealed on Instagram that the “Fortnight” singer sent her a personalized gift celebrating her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.

Fans believe Taylor Swift’s thoughtful gesture had hidden shade

Teyana Taylor posted the sweet gift from Swift on her Instagram Stories, proudly thanking her with the caption, “Thank you Tay Tay!!” The package came with a handwritten note from Swift herself, reading:“Well hi! If you’re someone who has shown love, someone I admire and ultimately someone I’d want to celebrate with as we welcome ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ into the world, I hope you like these gifts and record.”The gesture seemed innocent enough, until fans began connecting dots. Social media users quickly speculated that Swift’s thoughtful move might also serve as a subtle dig at Kayla Nicole, who not only dated Travis Kelce before Swift but was also previously linked to Teyana’s ex-husband, Iman Shumpert.One fan on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Ohh some people don’t get it yet but Taylor getting messy this era and I love it 🔥.” Another commented, “She only sent it because Teyana talked mess about Kayla 😂😂😂 when folks that don’t like you link up 😂.”

The tangled past between Kayla Nicole and Teyana Taylor

The supposed tension dates back to Kayla Nicole’s 2024 appearance on the “Unapologetically Angel” podcast, where she revealed, “I was dating a guy… He dumped me through a text message for this singer/actress who was famous at the time.” Fans quickly identified the man as Iman Shumpert and the actress as Teyana Taylor.Nicole even admitted she later dressed up as Teyana for Halloween, mimicking the “Fade” music video outfit. Taylor later responded to Nicole’s remarks in a now-deleted comment, writing, “Her choice of words were very distasteful and uncalled for. Most importantly, she knew people would dig.”Also Read: Ruby Rose slams deranged MAGA rumors about Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce stays silent amid growing online debateNow, Swift’s friendly gesture toward Teyana has reignited the flames. Whether intentional or not, the “Love Story” singer has once again proven that even her kindest acts can spark a viral storm, especially when love, loyalty, and celebrity exes collide.