The ongoing Beckham family drama has escalated dramatically with sensational new allegations emerging from eldest son Brooklyn Beckham, who has publicly accused his superstar parents of attempting to pressure him into a controversial agreement regarding his own name rights.
Explosive Social Media Allegations
In a series of six stinging Instagram posts published on Monday evening, the 26-year-old aspiring photographer and food influencer launched an extraordinary tirade against his parents, former England football captain Sir David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham. The most incendiary claim centered on what Brooklyn described as repeated attempts to "bribe" him into signing away the rights to his name in the weeks leading up to his 2022 Florida wedding to billionaire's daughter Nicola Peltz.
Brooklyn claimed in his social media outburst: "Weeks before our big day, my parents repeatedly pressured and attempted to bribe me into signing away the rights to my name, which would have affected me, my wife, and our future. They were adamant on me signing before my wedding date because then the terms of the deal would be initiated. My holdout affected the payday, and they have never treated me the same since."
Family Sources Push Back
Insiders close to the Beckham family have strongly contested Brooklyn's version of events, describing the proposed agreement as a protective measure rather than any form of pressure or bribery. According to these sources, the move was intended to safeguard Brooklyn's interests amid one of Sir David's significant commercial deals, specifically his arrangement with US brands firm Authentic Brands Group.
One family insider explained: "The agreement that Brooklyn was asked to sign was to protect his rights because his parents have commercial partners who have some rights over the Beckham name, and so it ensures that the kids are carved out of that." The deal in question saw Sir David sell 55 percent of DB Ventures to Authentic Brands Group for approximately £200 million.
Wedding Controversy and Family Rifts
The feud has exposed multiple layers of tension within the famous family, with Brooklyn making additional claims about his wedding day experiences. He alleged that his mother Victoria "hijacked" his first dance with Nicola and danced "inappropriately" with him, though family sources have dismissed this as "total nonsense."
Interestingly, wedding guest Stavros Agapiou initially backed Brooklyn's version in a hastily deleted Instagram post that stated: "I was there and she did, he's telling the truth." This was soon replaced with a more general message of support: "Good on him for finally speaking out!"
Brooklyn further claimed that family members told him the night before his wedding that Nicola was "not blood" and "not family," adding: "My wife has been consistently disrespected by my family, no matter how hard we've tried to come together as one."
Broader Family Dynamics
The public fallout has reportedly left Victoria Beckham "devastated" according to sources speaking to the Daily Mail, with the gulf between mother and son widening into what appears to be an increasingly unbridgeable chasm. The Beckhams are now said to consider themselves "the Fab Five," with birthday invitations no longer extended to Brooklyn and Nicola.
Some sources suggest that Brooklyn may have been "turned against" signing the paperwork by those connected to Nicola, who potentially persuaded him it was not in his best interests. The timing of his explosive social media posts reportedly came after he grew "sick of a series of briefings over Christmas" and decided to detonate his relationship with his family with a "screw this" attitude.
Public Reactions and Media Circus
The drama has captured national attention, with even Downing Street offering commentary. A spokesman for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described it as a private family matter but added: "The Prime Minister has always been clear that diplomacy is very important."
Celebrities including Lily Allen, presenter Vogue Williams, Piers Morgan, and comic Katherine Ryan have all weighed in on social media, making the Beckham family feud a hot topic across various sectors of society.
David Beckham's Public Appearances
Sir David Beckham faced direct questions about the family rift during his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he was heckled by media about the ongoing controversy. While declining to answer specific questions about Brooklyn's allegations, he spoke somewhat ironically about the perils and virtues of children using social media.
In an interview on CNBC's Squawk Box, the former Manchester United star said: "I've always spoken about social media and the power of social media for the good and for the bad. I've tried to do the same with my children, to educate them. They make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes. That's how they learn."
He also filmed a podcast with popular science author Adam Grant but emphatically refused to address any questions relating to Brooklyn, maintaining a diplomatic silence on the specific allegations while discussing broader parenting challenges in the digital age.
The Beckham family saga continues to unfold with no immediate resolution in sight, leaving observers wondering whether this very public airing of grievances will lead to reconciliation or further estrangement between one of Britain's most famous families.
