Jack Dunn While presenting the award for best collaboration at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, Flavor Flav gifted Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles her very own diamond-encrusted bronze stopwatch as a condolence after her 2024 Paris Olympic medal was stripped following a scoring appeal dispute. “I just want to turn this into a little Olympic moment for a second if ya’ll don’t mind,” said Flavor Flav as the crowd erupted in applause. “Ay yo Jordan, I know they tried to take your medal away from you, but you know what?
I got you something that they can’t take away from you.” Flavor Flav removed the oversized pocket watch chain from his back pocket and placed it around Chiles’ neck. “Wow, I don’t even know what to say here,” she said. “Thank you so much.” Flavor Flav then swapped out his snap back for a water polo cap and added, “As y’all know I am an official sponsor for the United States Olympic Water Polo Team, so that’s why I wanted to turn this into an Olympic moment.
And guess what else? I got your prize money too. I just wanted to surprise you with that.” In July, the Hall of Fame rapper signed a five-year sponsorship deal with the USA Water Polo Women’s and Men’s National Teams.
Following the announcement of his contribution Flavor Flav said in a statement to USA Water Polo, “As a girl dad and a champion of all sports, I’m excited to bring my energy and voice to this incredible sport.
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