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sports-and-entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Travis Kelce's Iconic Haircut Journey: From Barbershop Domination to Taylor Swift's Approval

Travis Kelce refuted claims that he invented the fade haircut, calling it "absolutely ridiculous" and stating that he simply asked for it. The NFL star expressed frustration over a viral article implying he had created the hairstyle, particularly as it was published just before Black History Month. Kelce also shared the secret to his "good fade" and revealed that his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, is a fan of his haircut.

via Page Six|

#controversy #fade-haircut #nfl

sports-and-culture1 year ago•2 min saved

Travis Kelce's Impact on the Fade Haircut Debate

A New York Times article covering the trend of men requesting "the Travis Kelce" fade haircut at barber shops sparked racially-charged backlash, with some accusing Kelce of cultural appropriation. However, the fade haircut originated in the U.S. military in the 1940s and 1950s, and the black community did not popularize it until later. The article simply highlighted the haircut's popularity and Kelce's influence, but some individuals sought to incite racial animus over the issue, despite neither race owning the style.

via Outkick|

#cultural-appropriation #fade-haircut #new-york-times

culture1 year ago•4 min saved

Travis Kelce Sets the Record Straight on His Iconic Haircut

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson criticize the New York Times for attributing the popular fade haircut solely to NFL star Travis Kelce, arguing that it has been a part of American culture since the 1940s and 1950s, pioneered by the U.S. military and prominent in Black barbershops. Travis Kelce responds, stating that the fade has been around long before his time. The controversy highlights concerns about cultural appropriation and the media's lack of cultural competency. Additionally, mainstream media platforms are criticized for giving Taylor Swift credit for popularizing the "Swag Surfin" dance, despite it being a staple at HBCU events for years.

via Atlanta Black Star|

#cultural-appropriation #culture #fade-haircut