Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole Broke Up: The Real Reason Revealed

The pair split and reconciled several times throughout their relationship.

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Rumors circulated online alleging that Travis cheated on Kayla, which he vehemently denied.

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Travis also addressed the rumor that he didn't pay half of his and Kayla's bills when they were together, calling it "absurd and very false."

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Kayla revealed how she and Travis first met in a since-deleted Instagram Story: he had been following her and Insta-flirting for a few months, and she DM'd him on New Year's Eve.

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Kayla has not publicly addressed her ex's new romance with Taylor Swift, but she did write an open letter to Black women about the ongoing "backlash and embarrassment" they receive.

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In the letter, Kayla talked about how Black women are often called "a traitor for falling in love."

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She also said that people will say Black women deserve the backlash and embarrassment they receive because of their race.

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Kayla's letter resonated with many fans, who praised her for speaking out about the issue.

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It remains to be seen whether Travis and Kayla will ever reconcile, but it's clear that their relationship was complex and passionate.

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