Why Brittany Mahomes lives in the controversial spotlight: From WAG drama to public…

The ever controversial Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is a former pro soccer player, personal trainer, and co-owner of the NWSL’s Kansas City Current. Every Chiefs fan knows that. But beyond her business ventures, she’s a polarizing figure. Known for her outspoken presence on social media, Brittany’s been criticized for alleged rude behavior off-camera, with viral stories painting her as dismissive toward service workers and fans.

From a 2023 TikTok exposing her no-tipping habits to a 2024 stadium incident, her actions have fueled debates about entitlement, making her a lightning rod for online scrutiny.  In 2023, TikToker Jessica O’Connor, a former staffer at 1 Hotel West Hollywood, went viral claiming Brittany was “genuinely unpleasant” during a week-long stay. “She ran up a $100 tab… $0 tip,” O’Connor shared, adding Brittany didn’t tip any hotel staff. “She seems to think being famous gives her a free pass to treat others with contempt,” O’Connor said.

The video, viewed 10 million times, ignited X, with one user tweeting, “Brittany Mahomes needs to check her attitude. Tipping is basic decency!” The story amplified perceptions of Brittany as aloof, contrasting her polished Instagram persona.

Btw Brittany Mahomes was not talking about her dumb political beliefs in that IG story. Read what she actually said

She was responding to the massive hate she was getting from angry sports fans who were dragging her being named in a donation because it was all her husbands money https://t.co/X4oo9YwyF4 pic.twitter.com/HPEHaGple7

— Mars ⸆⸉ (@Marsspace17_) August 23, 2024

Reddit rants and party drama

The controversy didn’t stop there. A 2018 Reddit thread recounted Brittany renting a house on a family’s property and clashing with locals. “Britt screamed expletives at my girlfriend and me while we were sunbathing,” a user wrote, claiming she threw an unopened beer, hitting them. “Patrick tried to apologize, but she screamed at him too.” The post, resurfacing in 2025, trended with 500,000 X mentions, fueling narratives of Brittany’s brash behavior. Critics on X posted, “Patrick’s a class act, but Brittany’s giving mean girl vibes.”
Stadium snub and defiant response

In February 2024, after a Chiefs win at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium, CBS caught Brittany speaking to a staffer in a way fans called demeaning. Twirling her finger, she asked, “Where do we go from here?” The clip, viewed 8 million times, sparked backlash.

Rumors have frequently circulated online that Brittany Mahomes is incredibly rude to employees, with video footage seemingly confirming what everyone suspected. https://t.co/WU3N0aEjE1

— The List (@TheListDaily) July 24, 2025

“That finger twirl was so rude,” some NFL fan posted. Brittany clapped back on Instagram Stories, per the New York Post: “I take rumors as a compliment… Stay bothered.” In an August 2024 WHOOP podcast, she admitted the scrutiny stings but said, “I don’t give a f**k what people say anymore,” crediting Patrick’s support.  Despite her ventures-like the Current’s $275 million valuation-Brittany’s controversies overshadow her achievements. With 70% of fans following celebrity drama online, her story thrives on X and Google. Love her or hate her, Brittany Mahomes keeps the conversation going, proving she’s more than just a WAG: she’s a headline.