9-Year-Old Chiefs Fan Sues Deadspin for Defamation After Super Bowl Appearance

Holden Armenta, falsely accused of racism by Deadspin, attended Super Bowl LVIII in Native attire, backed by a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Holden Armenta, a 9-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan, attended Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas wearing a Native American headdress and face paint, following a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised over $11,000.
Armenta was at the center of controversy after Deadspin published an article accusing him of racism for his attire at a previous Chiefs game. The article led to a defamation lawsuit filed by Armenta's family against Deadspin.
The lawsuit claims Deadspin and writer Carron Phillips selectively used a photo of Armenta to falsely accuse him of wearing 'blackface,' ignoring his Native American heritage.
Armenta, who is of Native American descent, predicted a Chiefs victory over the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 31-28.
The incident has sparked discussions on cultural appropriation, freedom of expression, and media responsibility.