Flavor Flav to Host 'She Got Game' Weekend Honoring U.S. Women's Hockey Gold Medalists

Iconic rapper partners with MGM Resorts and The Gist to celebrate female Olympians in Las Vegas

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Flavor Flav, the legendary rapper and Public Enemy co-founder, is set to host a four-day celebratory weekend in Las Vegas from July 16-19 to honor the U.S. Women's ice hockey team's recent gold medal victory at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 'She Got Game' event, organized in partnership with MGM Resorts and The Gist, will extend beyond just hockey, aiming to recognize female Olympians and Paralympians across Team USA.

Why it matters

This event represents a growing trend of athletes taking more control over how their achievements are celebrated, seeking platforms that align with their values and allow for authentic expression. Flavor Flav's involvement also highlights his commitment to supporting women's sports, which includes previously backing the U.S. women's water polo program and serving as the official hype man for the U.S. bobsleigh and skeleton teams.

The details

The 'She Got Game' weekend will feature dinners, shows, and other festivities to honor the U.S. Women's hockey team, who organized their attendance independently of USA Hockey. Flavor Flav launched a GoFundMe campaign to provide financial support for the celebrations and ongoing assistance to female Olympians. Alaska Airlines and Palms Casino Resort have also stepped up to provide travel and accommodation support.

  • The 'She Got Game' weekend will take place from July 16-19, 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • The U.S. Women's hockey team won the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics earlier in 2026.

The players

Flavor Flav

An iconic rapper and co-founder of the group Public Enemy, who is hosting the 'She Got Game' weekend to celebrate female Olympians.

U.S. Women's Hockey Team

The U.S. Women's ice hockey team that won the gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

MGM Resorts

A partner organization helping to host the 'She Got Game' weekend event in Las Vegas.

The Gist

A partner organization helping to host the 'She Got Game' weekend event in Las Vegas.

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What’s next

The success of the 'She Got Game' event will likely influence how athletes are celebrated in the future, with more athletes actively involved in planning their own recognition events and leveraging partnerships to amplify the visibility of women's sports.

The takeaway

The 'She Got Game' weekend represents a shift towards more personalized, athlete-driven events that prioritize genuine recognition and empowerment of female Olympians and Paralympians. This type of celebration, led by figures like Flavor Flav, can help inspire a new generation of athletes and fans to support women's sports.