Known for his prowess on the football field and his high-profile relationships, Travis Kelce has unwittingly become a style icon in an unexpected arena: the barber's chair. The “Travis Kelce Cut” has taken the country by storm, with men everywhere clamoring for a piece of the tight end's signature look. But what's the real story behind this buzzing trend?

According to a recent expose in The New York Times, requests for the Travis Kelce hairstyle have skyrocketed, fueled by the star power of the Kansas City Chiefs player and his famous girlfriend. Yet controversy lurks beneath the surface of this hairstyle trend.

The Times' claim that Kelce is the sole catalyst for the hairstyle's popularity sparked outrage, especially in light of its publication just days before Black History Month. Many believed that the hairstyle, which was deeply rooted in black culture, was whitewashed and attributed solely to a white athlete.

Kelce himself quickly debunked the myth during a pre-Super Bowl interview and set the record straight about his role in the rise of the hairstyle. “It's absolutely ridiculous,” he exclaimed. “I didn't invent that. I just asked for it.”