All Hail the New Highest Paid NFL Star: Travis Kelce

, the famed tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, has just signed a contract extension for two years, thrusting him into the limelight as the highest-paid tight end in the NFL.

Details of Kelce’s New Contract

The new contract for Kelce is valued at a staggering 4 million. This not only enhances his standing in the team but also significantly outstrips the earnings of his peers. To put it in perspective, the previous record was held by Darren Waller of the New York Giants, who had a respectable annual salary of 7 million.

‘Broke Boyfriend’ Quip by Jimmy Kimmel

Interestingly, well-known late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has used this opportunity to humorously label Kelce as the “broke boyfriend” of pop mega-star Swift. Kimmel even went as far as to playfully refer to the sum of Kelce's contract as “gum money” when compared to the earnings of his partner, Swift.

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Adding to the , Kimmel highlighted the reaction of fans on , who have affectionately been coining new nicknames for Kelce following the announcement of his contract extension.

Swift’s Billionaire Status

In stark contrast to the light-hearted jests about Kelce's earnings is the reality of Swift's financial status. In the past year, Forbes declared her a bona fide billionaire. Swift's net worth is a mind-blowing .1 billion, making her the first individual to reach billionaire status through songwriting and performing exclusively.

The breakdown of Swift's fortune is just as impressive. It includes over 00 million from royalties and touring, another 00 million from her catalog, and a cool 25 million in real estate holdings.

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