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Patrick Mahomes Refers to His Hair as 'Nappy' While Commenting on His Haircut, Sparks Backlash on Social Media


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Wednesday, May 7th 2025 at 13:24 GMT by People   Print publication without navigation

  • Patrick Mahomes is facing controversy for referring to his hair as "nappy" in a recent local news interview about his haircut.

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, faced backlash on social media after a video surfaced showing him using the term "nappy" to describe his daughter Sterling's hair during a playful moment on his Instagram story. The term "nappy" is considered offensive and derogatory when used to describe Black hair, leading to criticism from fans and commentators who felt the word perpetuated negative stereotypes. In response, some defended Mahomes, suggesting his use of the term was unintentional and stemmed from a lack of understanding of its implications. The incident sparked a broader conversation about language, cultural sensitivity, and the responsibilities of public figures in their choice of words.

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