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Has it occurred to anyone else that the lady with the voodoo doll at the New Orleans Super Bowl had either had that doll for a very long time, or it wasn’t her first doll for the Kansas City Chiefs? The wide receivers in particular, but the players, staff, and fans appear to be afflicted by some type of curse that will not loosen its grasp. Is it the team name, the Tomahawk chop, or the symbols for the team that is exaggerating this curse? Another distinct possibility. Let’s get into it!
Kansas City Chiefs Luck Failed
For years we have seen the Chiefs win no matter who was a PR nightmare, was imprisoned, or passed away. They succeeded so often that it didn’t feel possible. We pointed to the refs to explain some of the team’s wins, but it can’t account for everything. Maybe the team’s streak was too good to be true; maybe they had to pay a price or get a voodoo doll in the hands of a very upset Eagles’ fan. In case you forgot what this team has dealt with, we are going to bring up supporting evidence that something else is at play below.
#1: The Players
Offense
Xavier Worthy (2024-present) was most recently arrested for alleged assault on a family or household member on Friday. According to the victim, they allegedly had their breath restricted. Worthy had evidence of scratches to his face and patches of missing hair from the event described above. However, as of Saturday, the DA announced that charges will not be pressed. Legally, Worthy will be okay, but jail is traumatizing even if it’s for a short time. And having a woman who allegedly won’t get out of your house. In this list, despite that, Worthy made it out lucky.
Fellow wide receiver Rashee Rice (2023-present) is in legal limbo as he is waiting for his day in court. Both civil and criminal court. He was involved in a race that caused a multi-vehicle crash. Rice was hitting speeds up to 119 MPH allegedly. His charges include one count of aggravated assault, one count of a collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of a collision involving injury. There are also two civil cases pending. And then there was that alleged nightclub assault charge that thankfully for Rice was resolved.
The friends and fellow tackles Wanya Morris (2023-present) and Chukwuebuka Godrick (2023-present) were arrested last year for possessing ganja. Godrick was allegedly driving the vehicle, and Morris was in the passenger seat. The vehicle was initially pulled over due to a ‘taillight’ being out. Once pulled over, the cop smelled that smell of the 1970s and determined both men possessed the substance. The men were let out the following day on bail, and ultimately the charges were dropped.
Defense
Isaiah Buggs (2023-2024) probably has his very own voodoo doll in addition to the team doll. What didn’t happen in that man’s life? First came the animal cruelty charges when two dogs were abandoned at a property he recently rented. Both dogs had not eaten or drunk water in 10 days. One of the puppers was also put down, which is heartbreaking. The judge sentenced Buggs to a year of hard labor, requiring 60 days up front, with the other 305 days on the backburner depending on his behavior. The former Chief can’t be around dogs, cats, and guns.
Guns are probably a no-go because of some of his other recent alleged charges. He has been accused of shoving a police officer and pointing a firearm at someone. There was also the whole domestic violence charge. Last but not least, Buggs surrendered his business license and lost his hookah lounge. The city had been working on that for a while, but Buggs made it a bit easier by surrendering his license and not dragging out the process with a hearing.
It’s unclear what Isaiah Buggs is doing, but he’s not doing anything with the Kansas City Chiefs. They fired him when he became too much of a liability. Maybe the voodoo doll left with his contract because he hasn’t gotten in trouble since June of last year. Alex Smith (2013-2017) didn’t have that luck – he couldn’t get rid of the doll’s energy right away either, and look at what happened to him. No powers that be could hold down Smith’s perseverance for long, though.
Wherever This Fits In
Former running back Larry Johnson (2003-2009) released information about Jay-Z and his wife in 2024 that will peel the skin off your grapes. He dropped some bombs on his interview with Jason Whitlock. Both men have controversial opinions, but we are just focusing on the accusations. Except for the homophobia in the interview. That was not appropriate.
Now that you have been warned, feel free to listen for yourself. A quick summary of the story? A well-known female celebrity was allegedly describing something as “sexy” to a very young lady. What allegedly was a party of adults drinking and having fun was ‘infiltrated’ with young people at a very late hour. Remember, all claims from Larry Johnson and similar accusations from other people are all alleged at this time.
Someone may suggest that Larry Johnson is not the most trustworthy gentleman. He is struggling with symptoms like suicidal ideations, memory loss, headaches, and mood swings due to what he believes are CTE symptoms associated with his football career. That may call into question his ability to recall and his state of mind. Johnson also has a rap sheet longer than a CVS receipt. He appears to have been arrested six times for domestic violence, five of which are against women.
Thoughts
However, in attempting to discredit Johnson, we must consider that most witnesses are not perfect. The former running back could have his own history of problematic choices and still be able to acknowledge others. In terms of his mental state, memory loss can be tricky. It’s not our right to tell him what he can and can’t remember. It doesn’t hurt that it’s 2025 and allegations like the ones Johnson is making are leaking from every corner of the music industry. Is anything out of the realm of possibility? It appears not. Hopefully the truth in all circumstances comes to the light.
Summary
The most up to date available resource indicates that the Kansas City Chiefs have racked up 41 “incidents” since 2000. Keep in mind that this list does not include the most recent events—the last incident included was Justyn Ross in 2023. The number is likely higher as it does not include the incidents listed above sans Larry Johnson. 9.8% of the 41 incidents are Larry’s. That is the highest number of incidents attached to any one player in the last 25 years.
Kansas City has the fifth highest number of incidents in the NFL. The three most common “incidents” are DUIs, domestic violence, and drug-related arrests and charges. Some people on the “incident” list who are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law include Kareem Hunt (2017-2018, 2024-present), Damon Arnette (2022), Bashaud Breeland (2019-2020), Chris Lammons (2019-2022), and Mike Vrabel (2009-2010).
#2: The Kansas City Chief Fans
It feels uncomfortable and heavy to hash out the details about the parade tragedy in an article dedicated to discussing a conspiracy. So we won’t. However, we will celebrate the recent justice brought in the mysterious death of three Kansas City Chief fans who came to watch a game with their friends and never left.
Nearly a year later, two men were charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly providing the substances the three young men ingested the night they died. There still feels like there is an energy of conspiracy surrounding this case. Should we discuss this case more later? Let me know! It still feels good to know that people are being held accountable. The men and the families they left behind deserve that.
#3: The Families & Friends
We won’t discuss the Hunt family and their dysfunctions because I don’t care to. However, there is plenty of drama to go around when we see the voodoo doll at work in the families of Kansas City Chiefs-affiliated individuals.
Patrick Mahomes (2017-present) could easily have his own article. The fans can’t stand his wife, who is a PR nightmare, and a brother and father who cannot stay out of legal hot water. Is the voodoo doll haunting Mahomes and his family 24/7? Yes.
Tyreek Hill (2016-2021) wreaking havoc on himself and others started before his stint in Kansas City. However, the voodoo doll didn’t help because he has his own CVS receipt of nonsense.
Tony Gonzales (1997-2008) had a terrifying bout of Bell’s Palsy in 2007. In response, he switched up his diet with his partner, October, and now only eats organic food, free-range chicken, fish, and less than 18 ounces of grass-fed beef a month. That’s a diet only a former Kansas City Chiefs player can maintain.
Horrible Losses
Marcus Allen (1993-1997) was in the news back in the 1990s for a hot second. Many friends of OJ Simpson were. Allegedly, rumor has it that he had a relationship with Nicole Brown once she divorced OJ Simpson. Allen had a fiancé and denied any and all claims when he testified in OJ Simpson’s civil trial. However, friends of Brown claim that there was an affair, and one felt OJ Simpson knew about it, and he threatened her not to do it again. We likely will never know the truth on that dynamic, but the claims alone are hurtful.
Rest in peace Kasandra Perkins and Jovan Belcher. I described the tragic murder-suicide in-depth here. Summarized, In 2012 Belcher murdered his partner by shooting her nine times close-range in front of his mother. The couple’s baby daughter was also in the home.
Belcher then drove to the Kansas City Chiefs practice facility and stepped out of the vehicle with a firearm pointed at his head. He encountered the team’s GM Scott Pioli, head coach Romeo Crennel, and linebacker coach Gary Gibbs who attempted to help him. However, when Belcher heard police sirens nearing his location he took his own life in front of the gentlemen. Our hearts are with all the victims.
#4: The Kansas City Chiefs Franchise
It’s easy to forget the franchise totally sucked prior to the Patrick Mahomes era. They did well in the 1960s but went 50 years without a Super Bowl win. But they didn’t need a voodoo doll to do that. Exploiting Native American culture since the day they were named will have that effect. It is what it is.
In Conclusion
So… are the Kansas City Chiefs shrouded in the darkness of a voodoo doll? Was the doll only activated for the 2024-2025 Super Bowl, or was it around since day one? How many voodoo dolls have existed in the franchise’s history, and is that lady from the Super Bowl responsible for all or most of them? These are questions that surround the conspiracy that the Chiefs are cursed. Former and current Kansas City Chiefs players, fans, family and friends, and other team-affiliated individuals may be cursed.
The information I had was incomplete in some ways. The “incident” database only covered players that were arrested while being a member of the team and not former players. It also only covers 2000 and forward. We don’t have as many crime facts as we could. We might also have missed some hot goss or messy characters in the history of the franchise. Are there other Marcus Allen’s I didn’t find? Please let me know if there are any Kansas City Chiefs-affiliated individuals I should have included in this article in the comment section below.
With the information we do have, it would be difficult to say whether voodoo is at play here. The team is certainly not highly favored spiritually. The debauchery, tragedy, and oddities surrounding this team are likely chalked up to personal free will… and a very old voodoo doll. They should probably also take the Commanders’ lead and change their problematic name, symbols, chants, and cheers. That would almost certainly help. What do you think? Sound off below! Also, take a look at my hot take on whether or not Damar Hamlin has a body double here!
