Travis Kelce enjoys Kelce Jam (and must have a million Lombardi Trophies)

BONNER SPRINGS, KS - APRIL 28: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs entertains the crowd during Kelce Jam at Azura Amphitheater on April 28, 2023 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)
BONNER SPRINGS, KS - APRIL 28: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs entertains the crowd during Kelce Jam at Azura Amphitheater on April 28, 2023 in Bonner Springs, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

There’s no denying that Travis Kelce made sure everyone had a great time at the first-ever Kelce Jam.

It was several years ago now, but at one point, I had the chance to try on a Super Bowl ring—a real ring from the Indianapolis Colts win in Super Bowl XLI (2006 season) and it was for a finger much larger than my own. Even then, the number of diamonds and other gems made it a bit surreal and awkward to hold, and I was quick to give it back to its owner, scared that I might somehow tarnish or damage it (and that I’d have no money to repair it).

Some of us aren’t used to being around things like private jets and Super Bowl rings. Then there are the Travis Kelce’s of the world—well, let’s be honest that there’s only one—who lives on another level entirely, one that apparently allows him to be laissez-faire about such things like championship rings and Lombardi Trophies.

Let’s clarify a couple of things. First, we’re hardly upset by this. In fact, we’re thrilled. Kelce is the heart of Chiefs Kingdom and if he’s sporting rings, then we’re all living it up.

Second, we’re fairly sure that there are multiple Lombardis around. At least, we think, right? I mean, it’s like Santa. The one at the mall can’t be the real one, because otherwise, how could be also be at the North Pole making all those toys. There’s gotta be several.

Anyway, back to Kelce and the raucous good time known as Kelce Jam. Travis Kelce missed out on the selections of new teammates in the second and third rounds, but it was for a good cause—to host a killer night of music, food, and entertainment for Chiefs Kingdom with guests like Rick Ross and Machine Gun Kelly.

On the night, the 19,000 folks in attendance were treated to plenty of music and entertainment, including an aerial drone show. They also got plenty of Travis up front as he hosted the night, and the theatrics were impressive even from the beginning.

Here’s Travis Kelce keeping the focus on Chiefs Kingdom and the hopes of another Super Bowl.

Kelce even joined Machine Gun Kelly for a rendition of the Beastie Boys’ anthem “Fight For Your Right.”

And then of course there was the crazy Lombardi Trophy moment that reminded us that some of us are mere commoners.

It turns out that starting the NFL’s next dynasty allows you to feel at home with rare objects—even drinking from them. Meanwhile, we’re picturing the Las Vegas Raiders sitting at home wearing some of those “Eagles Championship” shirts that were shipped off to Haiti and drinking from old plastic cups from their days in Oakland.

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