Taylor Swift just dropped her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, and fans are dissecting every lyric like it’s a national sport. One track, “Opalite,” has sparked rumors that Swift is shading Travis Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole. But instead of retreating from the spotlight, Nicole used the moment to give a masterclass in handling online drama.
“Get in the booth”: Nicole Kayla used Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj ’s beef as a lesson
On her podcast The Pre-Game with Kayla Nicole, she encouraged artists to settle beef in the studio instead of on Twitter. Using the ongoing online feud between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj as an example, she said:“The rap girlies are beefing. Y’all gotta shut up and get in the booth. They gotta shut up and get in the booth. I can’t take this era of typing dissertations on Twitter.”She added:“Take all those tweets into the studio with you, read them off over a track.”Nicole stressed that while online bullying especially targeting children is off-limits, artists should channel conflicts creatively rather than typing long social media essays. Her point? Let the music do the talking.
Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ sparks speculation about past romance
Fans believe Swift’s lyrics may reference Nicole’s previous five-year relationship with Kelce:“You couldn’t understand it, why you felt alone / You were in it for real, she was in her phone and you were just a post…”Swift began dating Kelce in 2023, and the couple announced their engagement in August 2025. The timing of Opalite has made listeners wonder if Swift is reflecting on Kelce’s past love life and Nicole isn’t shying away from the speculation.
Kayla Nicole responds subtly on social media
On Instagram Stories, Nicole shared a clip from America’s Next Top Model, where Eva Marcille confidently declares:“I don’t compare myself to other girls … I’m no comparison to anyone else.”Fans interpreted the post as a quiet yet confident clapback to Swift’s alleged shade. Nicole has also spoken publicly about keeping online opinions in perspective:“The opinions of others are only as big as you make them. So if I don’t allow it to affect me, it simply won’t.”In other words: she’s not letting Swift’s lyrics or internet chatter get to her.The Swift-Kelce-Nicole triangle has everything fans love: celebrity romance, music drama, and a subtle social media war. Nicole’s response stands out because she’s turning potential shade into a productive message instead of arguing online, she’s advocating for using creativity and music to settle conflicts.Also read – “I’d eat your crotch candy”: Ryan Clark sparks outrage again with bizarre Cam Skattebo story
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