Travis Kelce and Justin Timberlake’s viral dance moment raises eyebrows—when did these two become so close?

Travis Kelce turned heads again, but this time, it had nothing to do with football or Taylor Swift. Instead, it was his unexpected bromance with pop icon Justin Timberlake that left fans both amused and curious. A viral video recently shared by Timberlake captured the Kansas City Chiefs tight end dancing and lip-syncing on a golf course—alongside the former *NSYNC star and comedian Andrew Santino. And while most were laughing at Kelce’s smooth (and sometimes goofy) moves, others couldn’t help but wonder: When did these two actually become so tight?

The clip, which was uploaded to Instagram, opened with Justin Timberlake casually telling the camera, “It’s a real easy vibe today.” Moments later, Travis Kelce took center stage, pretending to sing the opening verse of Midnight Star’s “Curious” into a golf club. He grooved left and right, swayed his hips to the beat, and seemed totally in his element as Timberlake and Santino joined in, forming an impromptu boy band. Kelce eventually broke out into his own rhythm, spinning and shaking as the green became his dance floor. Timberlake couldn’t hold back his laughter, dapping him up before the video cut off.

The caption from Timberlake said it all: “We are just @killatrav’s backup dancers now.” Kelce chimed in with, “The vibes were unmatched!!” and Santino added, “The tequila had me leaning 😂.”
But here’s the twist—this wasn’t some random celebrity hangout. Kelce and Timberlake actually go way back. While their viral dance had fans wondering if this was a budding bromance, it turns out the two have been golfing buddies since at least 2021. Long before Swift entered Kelce’s life, Timberlake and the NFL star had already formed a bond over their shared love of golf. Timberlake has been involved with celebrity golf tournaments for years and even co-founded a golf-themed restaurant with Tiger Woods. Kelce, meanwhile, will be appearing in the upcoming Happy Gilmore 2, further proving his off-field love for the sport.
Their recent hangout took place in Las Vegas during Timberlake’s 8AM Invitational at the Wynn Casino. Kelce’s brother, Jason, joined the fun and shared on the New Heights podcast that he was “really struggling” during the tournament and even got “audibly laughed” at for his golf game. But the night wasn’t over. Jason redeemed himself with a karaoke performance of “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” while Travis kept his own song choice under wraps—though one can only hope it was an NSYNC throwback like “Digital Getdown.”
This moment, equal parts goofy and wholesome, isn’t just internet fodder—it’s a glimpse into Kelce’s growing circle and how fame, football, and fun can intersect. With his NFL legacy already secure and his Hollywood presence rising, Kelce continues to surprise fans—not with touchdowns, but with tequila-fueled dance moves and unexpected friendships.
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