Taylor Swift praised by Chiefs star Justin Reid, who ‘can’t understand why she is getting all the hate’ by cheering boyfriend Travis Kelce on for Kansas City: ‘She’s very, very sweet’

Kansas City Chiefs star Justin Reid has paid a glowing compliment to Taylor Swift as the team’s most famous new fan prepares to cheer them on at the Super Bowl.

Swift went public with her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and she has been to 12 games in Kansas City so far – with a 13th set coming next week when they take on the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

Some fans have grown tired of Swift’s presence inevitably taking some of the attention away from the action on the field, but Chiefs safety Reid is nothing but happy to welcome the star to Chiefs Kingdom.

Speak with TMZ Sportshe said: ‘She’s very, very sweet.

‘I don’t understand why she gets all this hate. She’s a great person and a great artist.’

Swift and Kelce celebrated last weekend after the team clinched a spot in the Super Bowl

He was asked about Swift possibly joining the Chiefs for any Super Bowl celebrations and he said, “I’m sure she’ll be busy celebrating with her husband.”

Earlier this week, Reid told “Inside the NFL” that he was happy to see how happy Kelce looks with Swift.

“Their relationship is unique and special and it’s for them, man,” Reid said. ‘So I give them their moment together. And I’m not going to get too involved in their affairs.’

Kelce and the Chiefs land in Vegas on Sunday night and begin a week of preparation and build-up for the game at Allegiant Stadium on February 11.

As for Swift, she faces a small race against time to make the game.

She will be playing four shows on her hugely successful Eras Tour in Tokyo, Japan next week from Wednesday to Saturday.

Swift is then expected to fly back to Nevada on the West Coast to cheer on Kelce for the game, but if the Chiefs win he might not have much time for celebration.

She will tour Australia from February 16, starting in Melbourne.