'Fu*k KC': Chiefs hit with racial bias lawsuit, fans stunned over pay gap and wrongful firing claims
The Kansas City Chiefs might be three-time Super Bowl champs, but off the field? Things just got messy. Former player and team employee Ramzee Robinson has filed a lawsuit against the team and the allegations are heavy.
We're talking racial pay disparity, wrongful termination, and being blocked from job opportunities after getting fired. Chiefs fans are reacting with a mix of disbelief, frustration, and serious side-eye.
Ex-Chiefs exec claims he was fired over false accusations and wasn't even shown proof
Robinson, who spent nearly a decade with the Chiefs and most recently served as Director of Player Engagement, says the team unfairly fired him in February 2025. Why? According to him, his boss accused him of attacking a white female coworker and said there was security footage to back it up.
But here's the twist, Robinson says he never saw the footage. Despite asking, he was shown nothing and was fired six days after the Super Bowl.
Now, he's suing the Chiefs, saying the team's actions were discriminatory and retaliatory. He also says the real reason behind his firing had less to do with the alleged incident and more to do with his push for fair compensation.
Lawsuit accuses the Chiefs of paying Black employees less than white counterparts
One of the biggest bombshells? Robinson's claim that Black business-side employees were consistently underpaid compared to their white colleagues.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Here's A List Of Cheapest Steel Suppliers (See List)
Steel Suppliers | search ads
Search Now
Undo
In his complaint, he says he started at $35K and only hit $125K by 2024, well below league averages for similar roles. The kicker? When he asked for a compensation review, team president Mark Donovan reportedly refused.
It doesn't stop there. The lawsuit also points to another example, an African-American woman allegedly denied a promotion and raise while a white woman was later hired for the same role at $80K. Fans online are calling it a 'clear pattern' and asking why the NFL hasn't stepped in yet.
Chiefs also accused of blocking his career after firing him
After being let go, Robinson says the Houston Texans wanted to interview him. But guess what? The Chiefs allegedly blocked that too. According to the lawsuit, they cited contract restrictions despite firing him already. That move led to an additional claim of tortious interference, meaning the team allegedly sabotaged his future job chances.
When reached for comment, the Chiefs didn't say much. In a statement, the team said they maintain a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination but declined to comment on an ongoing legal matter. Legal experts believe the case could either head to federal court or arbitration, depending on the contract language.
Either way, this isn't going away quietly.
Also read -
Henry Ruggs wants NFL comeback after prison but fans aren't ready to forgive and forget
Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NDTV
25 minutes ago
- NDTV
Trump's Tariffs Leave A Lot Of Losers. But Even Winners Will Pay A Price
President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers - from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria to wealthy US trading partners like Canada and Switzerland. They're now facing especially hefty taxes - tariffs - on the products they export to the United States starting Aug 7. The closest thing to winners may be the countries that caved to Trump's demands - and avoided even more pain. But it's unclear whether anyone will be able to claim victory in the long run, even the United States, the intended beneficiary of Trump's protectionist policies. "In many respects, everybody's a loser here,'' said Barry Appleton, co-director of the Center for International Law at the New York Law School. Barely six months after he returned to the White House, Trump has demolished the old global economic order. Gone is one built on agreed-upon rules. In its place is a system in which Trump himself sets the rules, using America's enormous economic power to punish countries that won't agree to one-sided trade deals and extracting huge concessions from the ones that do. "The biggest winner is Trump," said Alan Wolff, a former US trade official and deputy director-general at the World Trade Organization. "He bet that he could get other countries to the table on the basis of threats, and he succeeded - dramatically.'' Everything goes back to what Trump calls "Liberation Day'' - April 2 - when the president announced "reciprocal'' taxes of up to 50% on imports from countries with which the United States ran trade deficits and 10% "baseline'' taxes on almost everyone else. He invoked a 1977 law to declare the trade deficit a national emergency that justified his sweeping import taxes. That allowed him to bypass Congress, which traditionally has had authority over taxes, including tariffs, all of which are now being challenged in court. Trump retreated temporarily after his Liberation Day announcement triggered a rout in financial markets and suspended the reciprocal tariffs for 90 days to give countries a chance to negotiate. Eventually, some of them did, caving to Trump's demands to pay what four months ago would have seemed unthinkably high tariffs for the privilege of continuing to sell into the vast American market. The United Kingdom agreed to 10% tariffs on its exports to the United States, up from 1.3% before Trump amped up his trade war with the world. The US demanded concessions even though it had run a trade surplus, not a deficit, with the UK for 19 straight years. The European Union and Japan accepted US tariffs of 15%. Those are much higher than the low single-digit rates they paid last year, but lower than the tariffs he was threatening (30% on the EU and 25% on Japan). Also, cutting deals with Trump and agreeing to hefty tariffs were Pakistan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. Even countries that saw their tariffs lowered from April without reaching a deal are still paying much higher tariffs than before Trump took office. Angola's tariff, for instance, dropped to 15% from 32% in April, but in 2022 it was less than 1.5%. And while the Trump administration cut Taiwan's tariff to 20% from 32% in April, the pain will still be felt. "20% from the beginning has not been our goal, we hope that in further negotiations we will get a more beneficial and more reasonable tax rate," Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te told reporters in Taipei Friday. Trump also agreed to reduce the tariff on the tiny southern African kingdom of Lesotho to 15% from the 50% he'd announced in April, but the damage may already have been done there. Countries that didn't knuckle under - and those that found other ways to incur Trump's wrath - got hit harder. Even some of the poor were not spared. Laos' annual economic output comes to $2,100 per person and Algeria's $5,600, versus America's $75,000. Nonetheless, Laos got rocked with a 40% tariff and Algeria with a 30% levy. Trump slammed Brazil with a 50% import tax largely because he didn't like the way it was treating former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is facing trial for trying to overturn his electoral defeat in 2022. Never mind that the US has exported more to Brazil than it's imported every year since 2007. Trump's decision to plaster a 35% tariff on longstanding US ally Canada was partly designed to threaten Ottawa for saying it would recognize a Palestinian state. Trump is a staunch supporter of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Switzerland was clobbered with a 39% import tax, even higher than the 31% Trump originally announced on April 2. "The Swiss probably wish that they had camped in Washington'' to make a deal, said Wolff, now senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. "They're clearly not at all happy.'' Fortunes may change if Trump's tariffs are upended in court. Five American businesses and 12 states are suing the president, arguing that his Liberation Day tariffs exceeded his authority under the 1977 law. In May, the US Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, agreed and blocked the tariffs, although the government was allowed to continue collecting them while its appeal wound its way through the legal system, and may likely end up at the US Supreme Court. In a hearing on Thursday, the judges on the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sounded sceptical about Trump's justifications for the tariffs. "If (the tariffs) get struck down, then maybe Brazil's a winner and not a loser,'' Appleton said. Trump portrays his tariffs as a tax on foreign countries. But they are paid by import companies in the US who try to pass along the cost to their customers via higher prices. True, tariffs can hurt other countries by forcing their exporters to cut prices and sacrifice profits, or risk losing market share in the United States. But economists at Goldman Sachs estimate that overseas exporters have absorbed just one-fifth of the rising costs from tariffs, while Americans and US businesses have picked up the most of the tab. Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Ford, Best Buy, Adidas, Nike, Mattel and Stanley Black & Decker have all hiked prices due to US tariffs "This is a consumption tax, so it disproportionately affects those who have lower incomes,'' Appleton said. "Sneakers, knapsacks ... your appliances are going to go up. Your TV and electronics are going to go up. Your video game devices, consoles, are going to go up because none of those are made in America.'' Trump's trade war has pushed the average US tariff from 2.5% at the start of 2025 to 18.3% now, the highest since 1934, according to the Budget Lab at Yale University. And that will impose a $2,400 cost on the average household, the lab estimates. "The US consumer's a big loser, Wolff said.
Time of India
33 minutes ago
- Time of India
Aries Daily Horoscope Today, August 3, 2025: Your strength grows from every trial
Today may bring a few sudden turns, but your spirit is strong and can handle them well. You are naturally brave, and this energy pushes you forward even in tough times. If things feel heavy, remember that every challenge is making you wiser and sharper. This is the time to pause, think, and adjust your path slightly. Trust yourself and move forward with faith. Stay patient with people around you as your energy might feel too strong for them. Aries Love Horoscope Today In love matters, emotions may come up more deeply today. Try not to rush conversations or assume what your partner is feeling. Speak calmly and give space for the other person to open up. If you are single, your boldness will attract someone, but remember to show your softer side too. Listening with care will bring harmony. Relationships are not battles to win, but hearts to understand. Your emotional strength will guide your heart in the right direction. Aries Career Horoscope Today At work, you might face unexpected tasks or pressure, but do not worry. Your natural drive and confidence will help you lead the way. Take a moment to plan before acting, and try not to let small mistakes frustrate you. Others may rely on you for guidance, so show them your balanced and practical side. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Boost Mobile uses the full coverage of the Telstra Prepaid Mobile Network. Boost Mobile Australia Learn More Undo If you are waiting for news on a job or project, stay hopeful. Your determination and clear focus will help you reach your goal soon. Aries Money Horoscope Today Financially, today may feel like a mix of gains and worries. You might get a sudden expense, but with smart planning, it can be handled. Avoid taking big money risks or lending without full trust. It is a good day to review your savings and think about long-term goals. Trust your instincts when making money choices, but also take advice from someone older or experienced. Keep spending in control and stick to your budget, as small steps now will bring future security. Aries Health Horoscope Today Avoid screens for long hours and take small walks to relax your body. Digestive trouble is possible if you eat in a hurry or choose heavy foods. Try light meals and drink warm water. Meditation or simple deep breathing will calm your energy. Healing starts from inside. Discover everything about astrology at Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces . Read your detailed Horoscope Today and Horoscope Tomorrow here.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Two minor siblings found dead under mysterious circumstances in Dewas
Indore: Two minor siblings were found dead under mysterious circumstances at their rented house in Dhancha Bhavan area of Dewas on Saturday morning. Their mother, Priya Yadav, found them motionless when she tried to wake them up for school. They were rushed to Sanskar Hospital, where doctors pronounced them dead. Industrial Area police station in charge Shashikant Chaurasia said that a team was dispatched to the scene to begin an investigation. "The case is suspicious and the exact cause of death will only be known after we receive postmortem examination report," he said. Priya Yadav informed police that she had a love marriage with Vishnu Katara. But they separated two years ago due to disputes. She moved to Dewas for work after sometime. She recalled that on Friday night, she and her three-year-old daughter Nisha and seven-year-old son Hemant attended a neighbour's birthday party where they ate cake and dal-bati. The children played with others before they all returned home and went to bed. Around 2 am, she noticed that her son, Hemant fell off the bed and she picked him up and placed him back on the bed. When she woke up in the morning to get both the children ready for school, she found them unresponsive, she mentioned. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo Priya's neighbour, Reena and her husband Rakesh, told police that Priya woke them up around 7am saying her children, who slept beside her, were not waking up. Chaurasia said that they were looking into all possible angles to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident. On July 17, the children were enrolled in a private school. They attended the school only for a few days and remained absent thereafter. The mother also submitted incomplete documentation for their admission, the police said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
