Maggie Steffens, the captain of the U.S. women’s water polo team, recently took to Instagram to ask for more support for her team as they aim for a fourth consecutive gold medal at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Her plea caught the attention of Flavor Flav, the clock-wearing rap icon and founding member of Public Enemy. Flavor Flav, 65, has agreed to become a sponsor for USA Water Polo and serve as the official hype man for the team, seeking to bring more attention to the program.
Flavor Flav has enthusiastically embraced his new role, showcasing some of the team’s top players on social media and expressing his intention to be the team’s biggest cheerleader at the Olympics. While the U.S. women’s water polo team has been highly successful in recent years, winning gold medals at the last three Olympics, the sport has not received the same level of support or recognition as other dominant American programs. Steffens, the only remaining member of the 2012 team, hopes to change that by propelling the sport forward and raising awareness of the team’s financial struggles.
Flav was moved by Steffens’ post and was eager to offer his support, citing his own experiences of pursuing dreams and achieving goals. Despite being known for his music career, Flav expressed a strong desire to help the women’s water polo team succeed. Steffens described the experience of connecting with Flav as surreal, highlighting the excitement within her family and team at the unexpected partnership with the rap icon.
In addition to Flavor Flav’s support, the U.S. women’s team also received a surprise from another high-profile supporter, Taylor Swift. The team was invited to attend Swift’s Eras Tour concert at La Defense Arena, the venue for the women’s water polo final at the Olympics. Flav also reached out to Swift’s team, expressing his admiration for the musician and proudly declaring himself a “Swiftie,” further tying him to the team and their shared supporters.
Flavor Flav’s involvement with the U.S. women’s water polo team reflects a unique blend of music and sports, as the rap icon brings his energetic presence and enthusiasm to support the team’s quest for Olympic success. Steffens and her teammates have welcomed Flav’s support and are grateful for the unexpected alliance, which has already generated buzz and excitement for the upcoming games. As the team continues to prepare for the Paris Olympics, they now have a new, devoted supporter in Flavor Flav, who is determined to cheer them on to victory.
