Patrick Mahomes‘ mom, Randi Mahomes, has found herself at the center of a social media debate – this time, not about football, but about tipping.
The mother of the Kansas City Chiefs superstar shared her frustration online after being asked to leave a gratuity while ordering fast food at a self-service kiosk.
“Mia [daughter] and I ordered fast food from a kiosk and it asked what percentage I wanted to tip… seriously??” she wrote on X on Saturday, expressing her disbelief.
Mia, Randi‘s youngest daughter and Patrick‘s half-sister, joined her for what appeared to be a casual family outing before the tipping prompt left the 48-year-old exasperated.
Randi‘s post quickly went viral, sparking a wave of comments from fans who sympathized with her confusion over the growing trend of “automatic” tipping requests at self-checkout stations.
Under U.S. law, tips are supposed to go directly to employees. But when transactions take place on digital kiosks, it’s often unclear whether the money truly reaches workers-a frustration shared by customers across the country.
Randi‘s post came after a busy week for the Mahomes family, as she continues to juggle her growing ventures off the field with her role as one of Kansas City‘s most visible supporters.
Randi Mahomes balances family, business, and fandom
Just days before her viral post, Randi celebrated the launch of her new fashion partnership with GameDay Couture.
The clothing line, which debuted on October 16, was described by Randi as a “dream in the making.”
“IT’S HERE! My Game Day Couture line is live!! This 8-piece collection was created for every game day style and every woman who wants to look chic and feel confident,” she announced on Instagram. “This collab has been an absolute dream in the making and I’m so happy to share it with y’all!”
Earlier this year, Randi also unveiled her latest project, The Sports Parent Academy, an online course designed to help parents raise young athletes.
“We’re making Sports Parent Academy even more accessible with a new price change,” she said in a recent update. “Your membership doesn’t just give you resources. It gives you direct access to the world’s best coaches and experts trusted by athletes and families around the country.”
Randi‘s ventures come after she officially retired from her longtime position at Hollytree Country Club in Tyler, Texas, last July, closing out 19 years of work to focus on her family and personal projects.
Her social media presence has since grown considerably, often sharing moments from her family’s life-including appearances at major Chiefs events.
In May, she attended the annual 15 and the Mahomies Gala hosted by Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, celebrating a night that raised $1.5 million for local children’s charities.
“What an incredible night supporting 15 and Mahomies,” she wrote after the event. “So blessed to share it with family!”
Now, as Patrick Mahomes leads the Chiefs into Week 8 against the Washington Commanders, Randi‘s off-field candor continues to resonate with fans.
Whether it’s business ventures, family updates, or lighthearted moments like the viral kiosk incident, her posts often reveal the more relatable side of a family accustomed to life in the spotlight.
In an age of digital receipts and tipping screens at every turn, Randi Mahomes may have just voiced what millions of Americans quietly feel: sometimes, even fast food isn’t fast enough when the machine asks for a tip.
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