Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is generally one of the NFL’s most well-liked stars. How could he not be? Aside from his ridiculous talent, Mahomes has stayed away from off-field controversies since entering the league in 2017.
His family has not. Mahomes’ younger brother, Jackson, has become a hated figure among many NFL fans.
Jackson keeps himself in the spotlight. The 22-year-old boasts a million followers on TikTok and is a staple at his brother’s games. It’s hard to miss him — he stands at least a couple inches taller than his MVP brother.
While he has avoided controversy since this season began, unlike in years past, he continues to attend games and be active on social media.
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As Patrick gears up to play in his third Super Bowl, here’s a look at why Jackson has developed an unsavory reputation from the sidelines to the stands.
Jackson Mahomes timeline of controversies
Dec. 2019: Jackson Mahomes and Patrick’s now-wife Brittany Matthews taunted Patriots fans at Gillette Stadium, singing, “Hey, hey, hey, goodbye!” That started a feud between Mahomes and Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy, who called the pair “the two dumbest humans on Earth.” Mahomes and Portnoy have traded jabs on social media ever since.
Sept. 2021: Mahomes poured water on Ravens fans when the Chiefs lost to Baltimore in an early-season game, drawing criticism on social media. Patrick Mahomes admitted what his brother did was “not something that we necessarily want to do” but said there were two sides to the story.
Jackson Mahomes pours water on Ravens fan after the chiefs loss! pic.twitter.com/KLpvSor5XH
— idk (@pheargers) September 20, 2021
Oct. 2021: Mahomes created controversy when he filmed a TikTok dance at FedEx Field on the ’21’ that was painted on the sideline as a tribute to the late Washington safety Sean Taylor. He apologized the next day.
I want to sincerely apologize for accidentally being on the Sean Taylor #21 at FedEx Field. We were directed to stand in that area and I meant absolutely no disrespect to him or his family.
— Jackson Mahomes (@jacksonmahomes) October 18, 2021
Dec. 2021: Mahomes took to social media to criticize a Kansas City bar for “absolutely terrible” service, and the bar hit back.
“Often times people with un-earned status and a sense of entitlement think they are above the rules and will lash out at the employee enforcing them,” the bar said in a statement.
Feb. 2022: Patrick Mahomes was forced to respond to unfounded rumors that he banned his wife and brother from his games.
Y’all just be making stuff up these days 😂😂😂
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 18, 2022
March 2022: Jackson Mahomes said on Instagram that the media was “destroying” his life.
Aug. 2022: A video surfaced on social media showing Mahomes berating a bartender and causing a scene.