Patrick Mahomes goes viral for saying he’s the old guy who doesn’t know any new songs

Patrick Mahomes just had a major reality check and it’s one every millennial will feel in their soul. In a brand-new T-Mobile clip making rounds online, the Chiefs QB revealed that he’s now the guy on the team who doesn’t recognize any of the songs playing in the locker room.

Yup, it’s come full circle from when he was the rookie helping out Alex Smith. Now? Mahomes is officially in his washed era at least musically.

Patrick Mahomes shares how Alex Smith once leaned on him for music knowledge

Mahomes started off with a sweet nod to his former teammate and mentor Alex Smith. He recalled their early days in Kansas City when Smith, then the seasoned vet, would ask Mahomes to identify songs at training camp. Back then, Mahomes was the fresh-faced rookie with all the music answers. Now? Not so much.

“I was with Alex Smith yesterday and he was like my mentor. I remember the first training camp he was asking me about the music, and what this song was or who was singing it,” Mahomes said in the clip.He even laughed about how he used to be the one educating Smith and now the roles have totally flipped.

The QB is surrounded by teammates born in 2003 and 2004, and it’s messing with his head

Patrick Mahomes confessed he’s now playing with guys who were born in 2003 or 2004. Yes, these are grown men who never used LimeWire and probably think Usher is an actor from the Super Bowl commercial.

That age gap is hitting hard.“So I’m listening to songs and having no idea who they are,” he said. “I’m like, I’m that guy now! All of a sudden, I’m that guy that doesn’t know the songs.”For someone who’s still just 28, it’s wild but also hilariously relatable. Mahomes went from young king of the playlist to confused vet in the blink of an eye.

Fans are loving Mahomes stepping into his ‘mentor’ era just like Smith

The best part of all this? Fans are eating it up. Not just because it’s funny, but because it shows Mahomes stepping into a new chapter just like Alex Smith once did for him.

It's not just about knowing the songs anymore; it’s about leading the team, guiding the new guys, and embracing the generational shift.He’s still got the cannon arm, the rings, and the insane no-look passes but don’t ask him to name the artist on TikTok’s latest viral bop.In the end, Mahomes might be out of touch with the music, but he’s more in tune than ever with his role on the team. The moment is funny, nostalgic, and a little sobering for anyone who's blinked and realized they're not the “young one” anymore. But if this is Mahomes entering his seasoned era, we’re fully here for it.Also read - “Confirm he’s the father”: Puka Nacua’s pregnant girlfriend files for custody, paternity, and pregnancy costs