"I wish...": Patrick Mahomes’ mom Randi Mahomes breaks silence on claims that Chiefs star owns a Lake of the Ozarks home

Patrick Mahomes is no stranger to headlines, but not every story about the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback comes with a factual basis. A rumour claiming the NFL star owns a home at Lake of the Ozarks has circulated across social media, leaving fans to wonder whether he has a private lakeside retreat. Now, his mother, Randi Mahomes, has stepped in to set the record straight. Her response was brief, but it offered a clear answer to a story that has continued to resurface online despite a lack of confirmation.Randi Mahomes responds to Patrick Mahomes’ Lake of the Ozarks home rumourThe latest round of speculation began after a video circulated on Instagram claiming that Mahomes owned a property at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The post gained attention as users shared the possibility of the Chiefs star enjoying time away from football at a luxurious lakeside home.However, the person behind the post later acknowledged the information was unreliable. An update added to the video read: "Sources are incorrect."Randi Mahomes also came across the claim and responded directly in the comments. Rather than issuing a lengthy statement, she offered a short reaction that made her position clear."I wish," Randi Mahomes wrote in the comments, "i love the lake"Her remark suggested that she would welcome the idea of a family home by the water, but it did not confirm that her son owned one. The response also brought a little humour to a rumour that had travelled across several social media platforms.According to The Kansas City Star, the claim had appeared on Reddit, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Its repeated circulation shows how quickly unverified stories about high-profile athletes can gain traction online.Travis Kelce previously called out fake AI-generated storyMahomes is not the only Chiefs star whose name has been attached to questionable online claims. His teammate Travis Kelce previously addressed an AI-generated story alleging that he had purchased a $3.3 million home in Kansas City to help homeless young people.The story attracted attention because it portrayed Kelce as making a major charitable contribution. However, the tight end publicly denied the claim and urged fans to be more careful about what they believe online."I gotta make a little statement in the 'don't believe everything you read, kids' category or nice realm that you see online," Kelce said.He also directed people towards his foundation's website, 87running.org, for accurate information about his community work.The false reports have highlighted a growing problem for athletes whose personal lives attract constant attention. AI-generated content, misleading captions and repeated social media posts can make unsupported claims appear credible.For now, there is no confirmation that Mahomes owns a home at Lake of the Ozarks. Randi's response has put the rumour back in the spotlight, but the quarterback's supposed lakeside property remains an unverified claim rather than an established fact.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.