“He Even Called Me Daddy!” – Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace’s Hilarious Social Media Feud Over Becks Wallace

NASCAR fans got an unexpected dose of comedy when Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace found themselves in a lighthearted social media beef—centered around Wallace’s young son, Becks. What started as an innocent moment between Blaney and the toddler quickly spiraled into a full-on “dad debate,” with Wallace refusing to back down and Blaney reveling in the moment.

How It All Started

The drama kicked off when a clip surfaced online showing Ryan Blaney hanging out with Bubba Wallace’s son, Becks. In the video, Becks, clearly comfortable around the reigning Cup Series champion, looked up at Blaney and—much to everyone’s amusement—uttered the word “Daddy.”

Blaney wasted no time running with it, taking to social media to post:

“He even called me daddy! Bubba, I don’t make the rules, man.”

NASCAR Twitter exploded, with fans immediately jumping in on the joke. Some joked that Wallace had lost his son to Blaney, while others playfully encouraged Wallace to fight for his title as “real dad.”

Bubba Wallace Fires Back

Never one to let a challenge go unanswered, Wallace quickly clapped back in the most Bubba Wallace way possible. He fired off a tweet with a picture of Becks wearing a 23XI Racing onesie, captioning it:

“Nice try, Uncle Blaney. Kid knows where home is.”

The exchange only fueled more hilarity, with fellow drivers and fans piling in. Some suggested a “Fatherhood 500” showdown, where Wallace and Blaney could settle the debate once and for all—maybe with a tricycle race or an intense game of Go Fish.

Denny Hamlin Stirs the Pot

Leave it to 23XI Racing co-owner Denny Hamlin to throw some extra fuel on the fire. Hamlin, always ready for a social media stir-up, posted a meme of Maury Povich with the caption:

“Ryan… you are NOT the father.”

Blaney, still fully committed to the joke, responded:

“Becks literally looked me in the eye and said it. What am I supposed to do, deny the truth?”

Fans Loved Every Second of It

In a sport known for heated rivalries and intense competition, this was a refreshing reminder that NASCAR drivers aren’t afraid to poke fun at each other. Fans flooded the comments, posting photoshopped images of Blaney with “World’s Best Dad” mugs and even creating mock adoption papers.

One fan wrote: “Bubba, you better get that kid a toy Mustang ASAP before Blaney steals him for good!”

Another joked: “At least Becks didn’t call him Uncle Joey (Logano), that would’ve been worse.”

The End of the Beef… For Now

While the debate over Becks’ “true” NASCAR dad is likely to continue, Wallace and Blaney clearly had fun with the entire situation.

Blaney eventually conceded (kind of), saying:

“Fine, fine. He’s yours, Bubba… but just remember, he called me first!”

Wallace replied with a GIF of a slammed door, signaling the end of the “negotiations.”

With Wallace and Blaney both being two of the sport’s most entertaining personalities, it’s safe to say this won’t be their last hilarious social media showdown. But for now, Bubba Wallace can rest easy—his kid still knows who his real dad is.

…At least until Blaney gets him a Team Penske onesie.