Brittany Mahomes stands up for her newfound friend Taylor Swift, countering critics who label her as someone who ‘ruined football.’

Brittany Mahomes defends her close friend Taylor Swift against NFL fans who criticize the pop star. The wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes took to her Instagram Stories on Friday to share a quote from Charles Barkley, where he stated, “If you’re screaming at Taylor Swift saying she ruined [football], you’re just a loser.”

Alongside the quote, Brittany, 28, wrote, “Let. Them. Know.” This comes after a viral clip showed a fan shouting at Swift during the Chiefs’ game against the Baltimore Ravens, accusing her of “ruining football.”

Brittany’s defense of Swift is not surprising, given their tight-knit bond that developed when Swift started dating her husband’s best friend and teammate, Travis Kelce. The duo has been spotted together at various Chiefs games, including wearing matching AFC championship hats after a victory against Baltimore.

There are reports suggesting that Swift, confirmed to attend Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, will likely share a suite with Brittany during the game. Their friendship extends beyond sports events, with the pair enjoying dinner dates together, including a recent night out with Cara Delevigne in Manhattan.

Brittany has been vocal on social media in support of Swift, addressing previous instances of online negativity. Despite facing criticism, the two friends continue to spend quality time together, including birthday celebrations and festive double dates with their respective partners, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.

While Brittany has been open about her friendship, Swift has yet to address the backlash faced by her friend on social media.