Parents Threaten Legal Action Against Deadspin Over 'Blackface' Accusation

The controversy ignited after a Deadspin reporter accused a 9-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan of wearing blackface, leading to widespread backlash and potential legal action.

Deadspin reporter Carron Phillips accused 9-year-old Holden Armenta of wearing blackface at a Kansas City Chiefs game, sparking controversy and backlash.
Elon Musk criticized Phillips, calling him 'an unapologetic racist and a deceiver,' which led to a wave of online criticism against Phillips.
Holden's parents have threatened to sue Deadspin, G/O Media, and Great Hill Partners for defamation, demanding a retraction and apology.
Holden, who is of Native American heritage, wore red and black face paint and a headdress to support the Chiefs, not as a racial statement.
Despite the controversy, Phillips has not apologized and instead doubled down on his accusations, even suggesting the face paint could be seen as offensive to Mexicans.