C.J. Gardner-Johnson caused a stir during the Super Bowl LIX Victory Parade in Philadelphia on Feb. 14, not just for celebrating the Eagles’ big win but because of the message on his hoodie. As he and his teammates marched from Lincoln Financial Field to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, people noticed he was wearing a black hoodie with green text that said, “Swifties Can LIX My Balls.” Swift even skipped Kelce’s game following her after-party.
The sweatshirt quickly became a hot topic online. Many Taylor Swift fans and others found it offensive, calling it rude and unnecessary. Some people criticized Gardner-Johnson, saying he was trying to get attention in a negative way.
However, others supported him, saying he was responding to Swifties who had attacked him before. After the Eagles beat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, he had joked about Travis Kelce and Swift, which reportedly led some Swift fans to leave bad reviews for his parents’ restaurant. His supporters saw the hoodie as his way of standing up for himself, with some even calling it “perfect for Philly.”
No matter what people think, the moment quickly went viral, adding to the ongoing drama between NFL players, Swift fans, and Taylor Swift’s presence in football.
