Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire breaks silence on viral video after being clowned for hugging Brittany Mahomes
Brittany Mahomes was a major supporter of her husband, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs last season. She and thousands of fans celebrated the Chiefs' second straight Super Bowl win at a parade in Kansas City on Wednesday.
The entrepreneur went viral for a moment during the massive parade. Cameras caught her and Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire embracing in a hug. The hug between the two caught the attention of social media and Edwards-Helaire took to X to share his thoughts on the attention the interaction has gotten:
"My first Time seeing Brit w/o having to go play a game all year! Go ask my Fiancé to see her Ring since we wanna talk!"
It has been a good couple of months for the mother of two who was often seen with pop superstar Taylor Swift. Swift is the girlfriend of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
The "Karma" singer and the Sports Illustrated model were spotted together at games and most recently at Swift and Kelce's Super Bowl afterparty in Vegas. Brittany was also at a New Year's party with Swift, Travis and husband Patrick.
Swift and Mahomes went viral themselves last October with a handshake after the Chiefs scored in a game. This was the moment that some felt sparked BFF rumors.
As for Brittany, fan criticism is not new to her. In January 2022, she copped stick from social media after dousing a crowd of Chiefs fans with champagne after a playoff game.
Brittany Mahomes shares messages on shooting at Chiefs parade
What was supposed to be a day of celebration turned tragic as a shooting took place near Union Station as the festivities were wrapping up. Brittany Mahomes took to her Instagram story to share her feelings on the tragedy:
Per the Kansas City Police Department, one person was killed and 21 others were wounded. Three suspects were taken into custody and at least one weapon was found and retrieved at the scene. The investigation is ongoing and the motive is unknown.