Flavor Flav, known as the self-proclaimed “King Swiftie,” recently expressed his desire to receive an invitation to the highly anticipated wedding of pop superstar **Taylor Swift** and NFL star **Travis Kelce**. While the 66-year-old rapper confirmed that he has not yet received an invitation, he remains optimistic about the possibility.
Speaking to *People* at the **Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix** on November 22, Flav shared his enthusiasm for the couple’s union. “No, I didn’t get an invite to the wedding. I ain’t expect one. You know what I’m saying? The whole nine,” he said. He added, “But they know they got my blessings, and if she invites me, you dig? All right. I’m going. King Swiftie going to be at the wedding.”
Flav, whose real name is **William Jonathan Drayton Jr.**, has openly celebrated his admiration for Swift since at least March 2023, when he attended the iHeartRadio Awards wearing Swift-themed merchandise. His dedication to her music and fandom has earned him the affectionate title of “King Swiftie” from fellow fans.
The wedding, speculated to occur in 2026, has generated significant public interest. Flav’s connection to Swift deepened during the summer of 2023 when he attended her **Eras Tour** concert in **Detroit**. At the event, fans warmly welcomed him, gifting him friendship bracelets, a tradition among Swift’s fans. “It started because I got a girl that lives in Detroit, and her kids wanted to go to the Eras Tour concert,” he explained to *Us Weekly*. “Next thing you know, I have friendship bracelets all up and down my arm.”
By late 2023, Flav had attended multiple shows on Swift’s tour, solidifying his status within the fan community. He even crafted his own handmade friendship bracelets, further intertwining himself with the Swiftie culture. “I’m King Swiftie. I love the Swifties. Mad shout out to the Swifties, baby,” he remarked.
In July 2024, Flav had a memorable encounter with Swift at the **Grammys**, where she won awards for **Best Pop Vocal** and **Album of the Year**. Their bond was further highlighted when Swift acknowledged him at a concert in **Hamburg, Germany**, by pointing him out in the crowd. Flav shared a video of that moment on social media, showcasing his excitement.
Following the couple’s engagement announcement in August, Flav revealed that he is pursuing ordination to officiate their wedding. He expressed his admiration for Swift’s music, particularly her latest album, **The Life of a Showgirl**. “Not only that, I’m very happy for her too. You know what I’m saying? Not only that, but she’s about to hopefully one day get married,” he expressed.
Flav’s devotion to Swift is unwavering. “I always go hard for Taylor Swift. The Swifties, they know how hard I go in for Taylor Swift,” he stated proudly. He even expressed interest in collaborating musically with Swift, asking, “Who wouldn’t want to collab with Taylor? Can you tell me?”
Swift and Kelce’s upcoming wedding is poised to be a monumental occasion, with Flav’s enthusiasm and hopes adding a unique flavor to the celebration. Swift herself described Kelce’s proposal as a remarkable surprise, saying, “He really crushed it in surprising me,” further elevating the anticipation surrounding their union.
As the wedding date approaches, fans and friends alike wait in eager anticipation to see if Flavor Flav will indeed have the opportunity to witness his favorite artist walk down the aisle.
