Jelly Roll praised Swift during a recent appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show”

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Jelly Roll.Credit : Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty; John Shearer/Getty

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Jelly Roll called Taylor Swift the “GOAT” during a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show
Jelly Roll joked that he would “fistfight anybody” who disagrees with his take on Swift
Travis Kelce responded to a clip of the interview, saying Jelly Roll is “the realest”

Jelly Roll believes Taylor Swift is one of the greatest musical artists of all time. And Travis Kelce is here for it.

During a recent appearance on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show, Jelly Roll opened up about a number of artists he admires – from Morgan Wallen to Post Malone. But when the country rapper thought of Swift, 35, his eyes lit up.

“She’s the GOAT!” Jelly Roll, 40, told McAfee. “I will fistfight anybody who says otherwise. Travis, don’t even worry I got this one. You know what I mean? She’s the GOAT.”

Kelce, also 35, showed his appreciation for Jelly Roll’s admiration in the comments of McAfee’s Instagram post, writing, “my dawg is the realest!!” with a pair of laughing and high-five emojis.

Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs star tight end have been dating since the summer of 2023, first going official in September of that year.

The couple is often seen publicly supporting one another, whether it’s Swift cheering on her boyfriend from a luxury suite during his weekly NFL games or Kelce appearing side stage – or on stage – during her worldwide Eras Tour.

Jelly Roll and Taylor Swift.Kevin Mazur/Getty

In May, a source told PEOPLE that Swift had been staying in Miami “to support and spend time” with Kelce as he trained for the upcoming NFL season – his 13th in the league.

“Travis still seems very happy with Taylor,” the source said.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.Gotham/GC

Since Swift’s Eras Tour came to an end last December and Kelce’s latest NFL season ended in February, another source told PEOPLE that the couple has been relishing their rare downtime together this summer.

“They have been traveling nonstop and very much enjoy it,” the insider told PEOPLE back in April. “They are making the most of their time off together. They are hanging out with friends, too. It’s a special time for them.”

At the time, the source also said the A-listers were “very serious and in sync.”

“They value the same things,” the source said. “Right now, the focus is very much on private time out of the spotlight.”