Flavor Flav Honors US Women’s Hockey Team at National Event
Rapper Flavor Flav is set to host a Las Vegas event in July to celebrate the US women’s ice hockey team’s gold medal triumph at the Milano Cortina Olympics. The “She Got Game” weekend will take place from July 16-19 and is organized in conjunction with MGM Resorts.
Flavor Flav announced the event on social media platform X, emphasizing his commitment to honoring not just the hockey team but also other female athletes. The Las Vegas weekend aims to recognize their achievements and contributions to sports.
Support for Female Athletes
The 66-year-old musician, known for his advocacy of women in sports, recently initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist US women’s Olympic medallists. In his announcement on X, Flav expressed hope that the campaign could extend support beyond the event itself: “Many of y’all asked how you can support and donate to our female athletes and the celebrations. So I created a GoFundMe. I’m hopeful this can have an impact beyond the weekend and help those that represent the best of the US.”
The event is expected to feature a range of activities including dinners and performances, designed to provide the team with a “real celebration.” Flav shared a formal invitation he sent to the players, highlighting his efforts to create a memorable experience for the team.
Response from USA Hockey
As questions arose about the participation of the full roster of players, USA Hockey was contacted for clarification regarding the attendance of the women’s team. A response is awaited as details continue to unfold about the event’s schedule and participants.
Flavor Flav’s invitation for the women’s team follows a significant moment in which they declined an invitation to attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, attributed to logistics and travel challenges. The decision was made shortly after the women’s team secured their own gold medal victory against Canada, mirroring the men’s earlier win.
During a congratulatory call with the men’s team, Trump informally suggested that the women’s team should also be included in the festivities, raising awareness of their accomplishments. Flav’s invitation referenced these remarks, indicating his intention to lift the presence of women in competitive sports.
Flav’s involvement in promoting women’s sports is not limited to hockey; he has previously supported various women’s teams, including those participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics. His role as the official hype man for the US bobsleigh and skeleton teams during the Milano Cortina Games also underscores his dedication to uplifting female athletes.
The “She Got Game” weekend is anticipated to bring together fans and athletes alike to celebrate women’s sports, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and recognition for their hard work and successes on the world stage.
Published on 2026-02-27 04:33:00 • By Editorial Desk • Category: Entertainment
