Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson sparked controversy among Taylor Swift’s fanbase by wearing a provocative hoodie during the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory parade.
Celebrating in Philadelphia, Gardner-Johnson’s hoodie bore the message, “SWIFTIES CAN LIX MY BALLS,” referencing the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22.
Tensions ignited between Gardner-Johnson and Swift’s fans following the Eagles’ victory. The safety took to social media to taunt Swift’s partner, Travis Kelce, posting an image with a caption that hinted at Kelce’s past relationship, causing further stir among fans.
C.J. Gardner Johnson with a message to the Swifties at the #Eagles Super Bowl parade… pic.twitter.com/EwiC46Cb0z
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 14, 2025This feud intensified as Gardner-Johnson’s mother, Delatron Johnson, faced a barrage of negative reviews on her restaurant’s Yelp page, which she attributed to Swift’s fans.
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Speaking to TMZ, Delatron Johnson revealed the restaurant in Rockledge, Florida, had already ceased operations last month. She dismissed the impact of the online attacks by noting, “The joke is really on the Swifties… Kings Grill is closed.”
🚨🚨THIS IS WILD🚨🚨#EAGLES DB CJ GARDNER JOHNSON IS WEARING A HOODIE THAT SAYS “SWIFTIES CAN LIX MY BALLS” AT THE SUPER BOWL PARADE.
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The battle between CJGJ and Swifties continue. pic.twitter.com/1iEo2ODvI2
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) February 14, 2025This incident highlights the intense interactions between sports figures and entertainment fans and underscores the personal dimensions that such public confrontations can take.
