Rapper and superfan Flavor Flav has publicly addressed the much-anticipated nuptials of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, confessing he is yet to receive a coveted invitation but is keeping his hopes firmly alive.
The Ultimate Swiftie's Wedding Dream
Speaking to People at the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 22, 2024, the 66-year-old music icon, known to fans as 'King Swiftie', stated he would accept an invite in any form. "No, I didn't get an invite to the wedding. I ain't expect one," Flav said. "But they know they got my blessings and if she invites me, you dig? I'm going. King Swiftie going to be at the wedding."
With the power couple's wedding plans, speculated for 2026, dominating celebrity gossip, Flav believes it's never too late for his golden ticket. His fandom is well-documented, having first publicly professed his admiration at the iHeartRadio Awards in March 2023, wearing Swift-themed merchandise.
From Friendship Bracelets to the Grammys
His initiation into the Swiftie inner circle was cemented in June 2023 at an Eras Tour concert in Detroit, where fans gifted him numerous friendship bracelets. "Next thing you know, I have friendship bracelets all up and down my arm," he recalled to Us Weekly. By late 2023, his dedication earned him the royal fan title, and he began crafting his own bracelets to trade.
The highlight of his fandom came last year when he and Swift reconnected at the 2024 Grammys, where she won Album of the Year. Their bond was further spotlighted in July 2024 when Swift gave him a special shoutout on stage in Hamburg, Germany, a moment he proudly shared online.
Officiating Ambitions and Collaborations
Following Swift and Kelce's engagement announcement in August 2024, Flav revealed an ambitious personal mission. He told People in September 2024 that he is actively working on getting ordained to potentially officiate the ceremony. "If she does, hopefully if I have my license in time, I want to be the one officiating the wedding," he gushed.
Flav, whose real name is William Jonathan Drayton Jr., continues to be one of Swift's most vocal supporters. He praised her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, and her seismic cultural impact. "She's one of the most important artists of our time," he declared. He has also expressed a keen desire to collaborate with Swift musically, telling Us Weekly, "Who wouldn’t want to collab with Taylor? You’re talking to King Swiftie here."
As for the wedding itself, Swift has hinted that Kelce's proposal was a perfect surprise, telling Graham Norton he "really crushed it" by having a garden built for the occasion. The event is poised to be a celebrity spectacle of the highest order, and Flavor Flav is determined to play a part, one way or another.
