Quavo Sticks With Drake Maye After Costly Super Bowl Bet

The Atlanta rapper lost $100,000 betting on the Patriots, but says he still believes in the team's young quarterback.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Quavo, the Atlanta-based rapper, lost $100,000 betting on the New England Patriots and quarterback Drake Maye to win Super Bowl LX. Despite the costly loss, Quavo expressed continued confidence in Maye and the Patriots' future, saying "This is his second year. He's looking good; it's a great time, it's a great start. It's time to get back to the drawing board."

Why it matters

Quavo's public support for Maye and the Patriots despite the big financial loss speaks to his belief in the team's long-term potential, even after a disappointing Super Bowl defeat. His comments provide insight into how high-profile celebrity fans process tough losses and maintain faith in their favorite teams and players.

The details

Quavo placed a $100,000 bet on the Patriots to win Super Bowl LX, but the team was soundly defeated 29-13 by the Seattle Seahawks. Despite the financial sting of the loss, Quavo remained optimistic about Maye and the Patriots' future, saying the young quarterback is "looking good" and it's just the "start" of something great.

  • Quavo placed his $100,000 bet on the Patriots prior to Super Bowl LX on February 9, 2026.
  • The Super Bowl LX matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks took place on February 9, 2026.

The players

Quavo

An Atlanta-based rapper and member of the hip-hop group Migos who placed a $100,000 bet on the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl LX.

Drake Maye

The young quarterback for the New England Patriots who Quavo expressed continued confidence in despite the team's Super Bowl loss.

Seattle Seahawks

The team that defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX.

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What they’re saying

“I bet money on New England, the boys couldn't fall through for me.”

— Quavo (TMZ)

“This is his second year. He's looking good; it's a great time, it's a great start. It's time to get back to the drawing board.”

— Quavo (TMZ)

What’s next

The Patriots will look to rebound in the 2026 NFL season as they continue to build around quarterback Drake Maye.

The takeaway

Quavo's continued support for the Patriots and Drake Maye despite a costly Super Bowl loss demonstrates the unwavering loyalty of high-profile celebrity fans, who are willing to look past short-term setbacks and maintain faith in their teams and players.