Kayla Nicole and Taylor Swift appear to be at the center of a subtle feud, and the internet can’t seem to get enough of it. Taylor’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has dominated headlines since its release, with every track being dissected for hidden meanings. However, one song in particular — Opalite — has fans buzzing over what seems to be a reference to Taylor’s fiancé, Travis Kelce, and his ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole. And now, it looks like Kayla may have responded in her own cryptic way.
On October 3, 2025, Kayla Nicole took to her Instagram stories and shared a clip from an old episode of America’s Next Top Model. In the video, contestant Eva Marcille was asked by Tyra Banks how she compares herself to other women, to which Eva confidently replied, “I don’t compare myself to other girls … I’m no comparison to anyone else.” The post came shortly after fans began speculating that Taylor’s Opalite takes a dig at Travis’s past relationship with Kayla, making many believe the model’s post was a carefully timed response.
Taylor’s Opalite is one of the most talked-about songs from The Life of a Showgirl, with listeners zeroing in on a verse that appears to describe Travis Kelce’s love life before Taylor entered the picture. The lyric that has sparked the most conversation goes, “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 pose / And don’t we try to love love? We give it all we got / You finally left the table, and what a simple thought / You’re starving ’til you’re not.” Fans have interpreted the lines as Taylor’s perspective on Travis’s emotional disconnect during his previous relationship, implying that he was more invested than his partner.
The drama follows another moment that kept Kayla Nicole in the headlines earlier this year. During Chris Brown’s Los Angeles concert in September 2025, Kayla was brought on stage for the singer’s signature lap dance segment. The viral performance quickly divided the internet. While some fans applauded her confidence and playful attitude, others criticized her for the bold display — with a few even comparing her to Taylor Swift and claiming that Travis “dodged a bullet.” Despite the backlash, Kayla remained poised and unbothered, continuing to share glimpses of her life and fitness journey on social media.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship continues to thrive. The power couple, who began dating publicly in 2023, got engaged on August 10, 2025, after almost two years together. They chose to keep the moment private for a few weeks before announcing it on August 26 with Taylor’s now-viral caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” According to Travis’s father, Ed Kelce, the pair wanted to celebrate the engagement in peace before sharing it with the world. Fans are now eagerly awaiting their wedding, while still keeping a close eye on every lyrical clue and subtle online post that might hint at the tension between Taylor and Kayla.