February 8th 2024.
In a recent incident of cultural appropriation, The New York Times mistakenly credited Kansas City Chiefs football player Travis Kelce for the popular "fade" haircut, a style that has been a part of Black culture for years. Kelce, who is headed to the Super Bowl, quickly set the record straight and made it clear that he did not come up with the style.
In a video clip shared on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Kelce can be seen laughing at the idea of him creating the fade and mentioning how it was brought up at the beginning of Black History Month. He also clarified that while he does have a great fade himself, he did not invent the style and only asked for it.
The confirmation from Kelce should hopefully put an end to this misrepresentation of our culture, where others take from us and credit those who have nothing to do with the origins. NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe and fellow NFL Pro Bowler Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson also weighed in on the topic, after reading an article referencing The New York Times' mistake.
Sharpe, who referred to Kelce as his nephew, expressed his disappointment in the media outlet for starting Black History Month by giving credit for the fade to a white player. He and Ocho Cinco have been seeing the fade for years and it's a style that has been a part of Black culture.
Kudos to Kelce for setting the record straight and clarifying the true origins of the fade. This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing issue of cultural appropriation and the importance of giving credit where credit is due. And as Kelce's ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole shared in a powerful video, it's important for Black women to continue standing up for themselves and their culture.
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