What is Patrick Mahomes’ Ethnicity? Is He White or Black?

Patrick Mahomes’ ethnicity is mixed; he has caucasian roots on his mother’s side and African American roots on his father’s side. 

Since his rise to fame and considering his success as a player, Patrick Mahomes’ ethnicity has come into question, with many of his fans wondering whether he is black or white. Even though his coloring leans more toward his mother’s caucasian roots, Patrick Mahomes is considered black.

Where Was Patrick Mahomes Born?

Mahomes was born in Tyler, Texas, on September 17, 1995, to his parents Randi and Patrick Mahomes Snr. Even though his family lived in Tyler at the time, his father was actively playing for the Elizabethton Twins as a Pitcher.

The Player spent a big chunk of his early life in his hometown of Tyler with his brother Jackson Mahomes and his sister Mia Randall who were all born there. It is also assumed that both Patrick and his siblings had their early education here. For High school, he enrolled at Whitehouse High School, Whitehouse, where he started playing football.

At the time, however, he was not solely focused on football. He also played baseball and basketball. His prowess in all three sports put him on the radar of top colleges like Texas Tech, which he chose out of the lot.

What Is Patrick Mahomes Nationality?

Mahomes is an American owing to his birth in the United States of America. Since being raised in his hometown of Tyler, he has spent most of his adult life in Kansas City, where his team is based.

Beyond being born in the US, Mahomes’ parents, Patrick Mahomes Snr, and Randi Martin are also American citizens. Even though his father is African American, he naturalized in the US before marrying Randi, whose ancestry has been traced to some parts of Europe.

Is Patrick Mahomes Black or White?

Patrick Mahomes’ coloring and general features have raised questions about whether he is black or white. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has a mixed race. Hence he is neither straight black nor straight white. Although he identifies as an African American, his coloring leans heavily towards his mother’s lighter complexion. This is perhaps why there is some confusion as to whether he is black or white.

Mahomes also took some distinguishing physical attributes from his father, the least of which is his imposing height of 6 feet 2 inches. His weight and good throwing arm are also some of the things he has in common with his father, a baseball pitcher in his prime.

Who Are Patrick Mahomes Parents?

Patrick Mahomes’ parents Pat Mahomes Snr. and Randi Martin have received much attention since his rise to fame as an NFL quarterback. His mother Randi was born on January 18, 1976, and is a homemaker. On the other hand, his father was born on August 9, 1970, and is a retired athlete. Mahomes Snr. played three sports in high school, just like his son.

Eventually, he settled for baseball and built a successful career as a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, the Boston Red Sox, the New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates. After the big leagues, he plied his trade with independent and minor baseball leagues between 2003 and 2009, before finally retiring. His success rubbed off very well on his son, who chose football even though he tried the baseball route like his father.

Pat Mahomes Snr. and Randi Martin married in the 90s and divorced many years later in 2006, after having two children. Despite their divorce, however, the two have stayed in cordial relations for the sake of their children. They often put up a united front for Patrick Mahomes games and events. Even though he grew up in his mother’s custody, Patrick Mahomes has a very good relationship with his father.

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