Chiefs Fan’s Mom Defends Son’s Native American Headdress

– Kansas City Chiefs fan, Holden Armenta, caused an online stir when he was shown on TV wearing a headdress and painted face during a game against the Raiders in Las Vegas. Some interpreted his attire as inappropriate and possibly offensive, as it was perceived as blackface.
– Armenta’s mother defended him on her Facebook page, explaining that the face paint was both black and red to match the Kansas City Chiefs’ team colors. She relayed that Holden is Native American and that his headdress was viewed as ridiculous by people.
– Despite the controversy, Holden was popular at the game, with many attendees asking to take photos with him, and the players enjoyed his enthusiasm. His father described him as the “biggest fan” of the Chiefs. The Kansas City NFL franchise has not commented on the issue. Elon Musk offered his perspective, saying that his platform’s community notes had revealed the initial backlash to the boy’s costume as “deception.”

A Kansas City Chiefs Fan’s Outfit Sparks Controversy

A Kansas City Chiefs fan’s mom has come to his defense following criticism of his gameday outfit. Her son, Holden Armenta, caused a stir online when he was seen at the Chiefs vs. Raiders game wearing a headdress and face paint.

Critics and Outrage

Critics such as Deadspin suggested the boy was wearing blackface and urged the NFL to address the matter, labeling his feathered attire inappropriate.

Mother’s Defense

Armenta’s mother argued there was no need for outrage, explaining that the face paint consisted of both black and red colors to match his favorite team’s hues. She also mentioned that Holden is Native American and stated, “People are ridiculous”.

Supportive Responses

She shared photos of Holden at the game, saying that everyone asked to take a photo with him and “The players even loved it”. Holden’s dad added that his son is simply “The biggest Fan” of the Chiefs.

Franchise’s Stance

Kansas City’s NFL franchise has not addressed the matter, but Elon Musk did offer his two cents on the situation, claiming that his platform’s community notes exposed the initial backlash to the boy’s costume as “deception”.

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