Bubba Wallace Fires Back After Fan Suggests He Take His Son’s DNA Test Over Denny Hamlin Rumor
NASCAR star Bubba Wallace recently became the center of social media attention — not for his performance on the track, but for a personal rumor that spread online. The 23XI Racing driver reportedly responded to a fan who made a shocking claim suggesting he should “take his son’s DNA test” after rumors began circulating that fellow driver and team co-owner Denny Hamlin was the father of Wallace’s child.
The situation began when Wallace posted a family photo on social media — a candid shot showing him, his wife Amanda, and their young son enjoying a quiet day at home. While the post was meant to capture a personal moment, it quickly drew attention from some users who revived a rumor connecting Hamlin to the Wallace family.
One fan replied directly to the post, writing, “If you’re so confident, take your son’s DNA test — Denny might be surprised.”
The comment, which many found deeply inappropriate, caught Wallace’s attention. Known for being outspoken but generally composed online, Wallace responded firmly. In a post that has since been deleted, he wrote:
> “It’s one thing to joke about racing, but bringing my wife and son into your nonsense? That’s a line you don’t cross.”
Screenshots of the reply circulated before Wallace took the post down, likely to keep the situation from escalating further. However, his message was clear — he wasn’t going to let strangers on the internet dictate the narrative about his family.
As the rumor spread across fan pages and online forums, some users speculated about Wallace and Hamlin’s close working relationship at 23XI Racing, while others condemned the rumor entirely as baseless and inappropriate.
People close to the team reportedly said Wallace was upset by the speculation but ultimately chose to move on after his initial response. “Bubba’s focused on racing and his family,” one team insider said. “He knows this kind of gossip isn’t worth feeding, but when people go after your child, that’s hard to ignore.”
Hamlin, who was also mentioned in the rumor, has not responded publicly. Sources described him as aware of the situation but not engaging with the social media drama.
The situation highlights how easily personal rumors can spread online, especially when public figures are involved. Wallace’s decision to speak up underscored his commitment to protecting his family’s privacy while reminding fans that speculation has real emotional consequences.
By the end of the weekend, Wallace returned to social media to share a message unrelated to the controversy — a photo of his race car with the caption: “Back to work.” Fans in the comments praised him for his professionalism and for standing firm when things went too far.
Wallace’s response demonstrated his determination to maintain focus on his racing career and his family, even in the face of online rumors.