After Taking Shots at Travis Kelce, Kayla Nicole Turns Heads at Beyoncé Concert

Kayla Nicole once told a crowd at the Girls United Disruptor Summit that “peace isn’t passive—it’s earned.” It wasn’t just a soundbite. It was the vibe. With a mic in one hand and her signature confidence in the other, Nicole didn’t lean on fame or fallout to make her point. She’d long decided she wasn’t going to be just “someone’s ex.” Not in private, and certainly not in public. So when her latest viral post dropped—horse emojis, cowgirl hat, and all—it wasn’t just about the outfit. It was a statement. One that came with layers.

From her high-profile relationship with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce to her rising influence in fashion and fitness, Kayla Nicole has often found her name tethered to someone else’s story. Now, she’s rewriting the narrative in her own ink. Earlier this month, she hit Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour at SoFi Stadium and turned heads with a denim mini skirt, crisp white shirt, black cowgirl hat, and vibrant blue jewelry. Her Instagram drop—timed two weeks after the concert—was pure intention. The horse emojis were subtle, but the statement was loud: she’s owning her look and her lane.

It’s not her first Beyoncé moment, either. In a previous IG Story, she confidently twirled her hair to Formation, syncing the lyrics—“You know you that b—- when you cause all this conversation”—to her vibe. It was followed by footage from her motivational speech at Essence’s Girls United Disruptor Summit in Atlanta. The message? She’s not just reacting to life. She’s directing it.

Nicole is also the founder of Tribe Therepe, a fitness brand rooted in mental wellness. For her, exercise isn’t just physical—it’s therapeutic. “You could be in the best shape of your life, but mentally, if you are not a healthy person, it’s not going to feel good,” she told PEOPLE. “It’s focusing on the mental health component of working out… and really just encouraging people to mentally take care of themselves.”

Therapy, she says, was a turning point. The brand she’s built isn’t about fast results—it’s about long-term resilience. A reflection of someone who’s done the hard work to reclaim her identity from the glare of a former relationship.

Kayla Nicole’s pet peeve

But not everything has been so polished. On a recent episode of her Pre-Game podcast, Nicole got real about the post-breakup logistics that don’t make headlines—like who takes the pets. Her guest, Nazanin Mandi, revealed she and her ex-husband, Miguel, split custody of their cats. Nicole’s response? Visibly annoyed. She slapped her notepad on her lap and took a sharp sip from her drink. “Now, how did y’all come to that decision? Because I have dogs with a previous partner, and I got both of the dogs. Full responsibility on me.”

Nicole—referring to her dogs Chauncey and Rambo, whom she once shared with Kelce—also mentioned a recent $2,000 vet bill she had to cover alone. She didn’t name her ex, but the tension was palpable. While praising Mandi’s amicable split, Nicole admitted she didn’t get the same kind of closure or support. “That means you guys are in a good, healthy, safe space to make adult decisions,” she added, subtly contrasting her own experience.

Whether it’s handling vet bills solo, showing up on high-profile red carpets, or motivating her community through Tribe Therepe, Kayla Nicole is reminding everyone that she’s no one’s side story. The social media, the Beyoncé energy, the fitness business—they’re not distractions. They’re declarations.

And while the internet may continue linking her name to Travis Kelce or Taylor Swift headlines, Nicole seems unbothered. She’s too busy building something of her own.