Legendary rapper Flavor Flav is now officially the new hype man for the USA Water Polo Women's and Men's National Teams. He has signed a five-year sponsorship deal that includes multiple poolside appearances at competitions, social media collaboration, and he is making a financial contribution to the 2024 Women's Water Polo Olympic Team. Back in May, Flavor Flav answered the call by U.
S. women's water polo team captain Maggie Steffens to support the team ahead of its attempt at an unprecedented fourth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics this summer. "These women are out here busting their butts, making the United States look good, chasing gold," Flavor Flav said on "CBS Mornings" on Monday.
"They've won three back-to-back gold medals. My manager showed me their story, and my heart went out to these hardworking women." Flavor Flav admitted that he hadn't been that familiar with water polo and only watched it on TV during the Olympics.
But as he learned more about the sport, he felt for the women. "They're not just athletes; they're regular people working two or three jobs and not making much money in the Olympics," said Flav, born William Drayton Jr. Steffens, who joined the rapper on "CBS Mornings" said she shared the team's story back in May because she wanted to raise awareness and hoped their efforts would be recognized.
She said she was very surprised and excited when she heard Flavor Flav wanted to get involved and that the partnership has made a positive impact.
