It looks like the internet has a new episode of “What Is Going On With This Celebrity’s Instagram?” And the latest star of the show is none other than Rashee Rice.
The Kansas City Chiefs receiver recently shocked fans when his Instagram page suddenly turned into something that looked less like an NFL star’s account and more like a sketchy late-night ad for free money.
Instead of football highlights, workouts, or locker-room celebrations, followers started seeing posts promoting an app that supposedly pays people. Yes, you read that right. According to the posts, you can apparently just sit on your couch, tap your phone, and watch the cash pile up, because obviously that’s how money works.
The posts encouraged fans to sign up and start earning immediately and that has gotten fans going hard at him.
The reaction from the NFL world was less “Where do I sign up?” and more “Is he serious?” Many fans didn’t hold back, suggesting the Chiefs need to move on from a player who is “actively scamming his followers.”
To be fair, we’ve seen this movie before. Usually, when a celebrity starts posting blurry screenshots of Cash App balances and “win a free iPhone” links, it means they clicked a sus link in their DMs. The generic, slightly robotic tone of the posts has led many fans to believe his account was hijacked. As of now, however, neither Rice nor the Chiefs’ PR team has dropped the “I was hacked” apology post, leaving the door open for some pretty ugly speculation.
If this were any other player, it might be a funny one-day headline. But for Rashee Rice, the timing is catastrophic. He is currently navigating a literal mountain of off-field baggage. Just last month, his ex-girlfriend, Dacoda Jones, filed a civil suit alleging a horrific pattern of domestic violence. He’s still under the shadow of that high-speed multi-car wreck in Dallas that led to felony charges and a previous suspension. With the 2026 NFL Draft around the corner, analysts are already predicting the Chiefs will “double-dip” on wide receivers to find a reliable replacement.
So far, neither Rice nor the Chiefs have explained what’s going on. The posts are still floating around the internet causing confusion and side-eye from fans everywhere.
The Chiefs need to move on from Rashee Rice…
Actively scamming his followers on a daily basis.
Someone needs to check in on him 🤦♂️ pic.twitter.com/QEpamIuppi
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 3, 2026
Until Rice clears things up, one thing is certain:
If your favorite NFL player suddenly promises you easy money online, it might be time to log out and back away slowly.
