It's always nice to hear that one of the biggest singers in the world thinks you're the best, but Patrick Mahomes was left the butt of a joke. We often hear NFL players speak of their rivals or tensions on the field. However, most of the league are friends, and they like to poke fun at one another. Sometimes that unravels publicly, and Mahomes found himself the target of Brandon Marshall.
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback hopes to lead his team to victory at the Super Bowl this weekend. Mahomes was speaking to the press when he was asked, "Rihanna came out and said that you are the greatest quarterback ever. Hearing that, how does that make you feel?" The question came from former NFL star Brandon Marshall standing with the media. Of course, the thought of Rihanna's praise was exciting for Mahomes.
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"It makes me feel great," said the Chiefs star. "She's gonna crush it at halftime, I have family members that I think are more excited about the halftime show than they are the game. So whatever Rihanna says is like the gospel. I'm glad she went with me for that honor." Quickly, his dreams were shot down when Marshall smiled and replied that the singer hadn't said that at all. It made for a good laugh, but Rihanna felt bad for Mahomes's embarrassment.
Later, Marshall bumped into RiRi and relayed the story of the prank. Although it was amusing, she looked into the camera and spoke directly to Mahomes. "I am so sorry you went through that [Patrick]. I still think you're great. [Brandon's] a hater!" she said. "That is so mean. [Brandon] is mean, ok? I am so sorry you went through that, okay."
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Meanwhile, Rihanna is gearing up for an epic performance at the Super Bowl halftime show. The singer hasn't given much information about what to expect—or if she plans on having any special guests. Jay-Z and T.I.'s names have floated about, while others are hoping for Eminem to grace the stage once again. In a press conference, Rihanna revealed that she decided to take to the stage this year as inspiration. Not just for her adoring fans but for her young son, as well.