Rashee Rice, the Kansas City Chiefs’ wide receiver, is facing a turbulent week as he’s sidelined with a knee injury, but the spotlight has shifted to his mother due to accusations of package theft. Allegedly, Rice’s mother was caught on camera stealing a neighbor’s package, which contained records by outspoken pop star Chappell Roan. Notably, the footage shows her wearing a red jersey emblazoned with “Momma-Rice,” and the incident occurred only hours after Rashee Rice was injured during the Chiefs’ Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
This controversy adds to the Chiefs’ recent media exposure, including criticisms aimed at Travis Kelce for his jet-setting lifestyle with pop sensation Taylor Swift, and kicker Harrison Butker’s polarizing commencement speech earlier in 2024. Rashee Rice himself has been no stranger to scrutiny, having been involved in a high-speed car crash earlier this year, leading to injuries and assault accusations at a nightclub. Despite these incidents, the NFL deferred its decision to suspend Rice, allowing him to contribute to the Chiefs’ undefeated start.
However, with his knee injury under examination, Rashee Rice’s immediate future on the field is uncertain. Meanwhile, the bizarre situation surrounding his mother only complicates what has already been a tough week for the young wideout.