Flavor Flav to Host Women's Sports Celebration in Las Vegas

The hip-hop legend plans a four-day event honoring all female U.S. Olympians and Paralympians following Trump's dismissive comments about the women's hockey team.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Flavor Flav, the founding member of the pioneering rap group Public Enemy, announced he will host a four-day celebration in Las Vegas this summer to honor all female U.S. Olympians and Paralympians. The event was sparked by President Trump's dismissive comments about the gold medal-winning U.S. women's hockey team while congratulating the men's hockey team. Flav has a history of supporting women's sports, including signing deals as the official hype man for the U.S. water polo and bobsled/skeleton teams.

Why it matters

Flav's event aims to provide a meaningful platform to celebrate the accomplishments of female U.S. athletes, following Trump's comments that were seen by many as disrespectful toward the women's hockey team. The celebration also highlights Flav's longstanding advocacy for women's sports and his efforts to use his platform to support female athletes.

The details

Flav announced the 'SHE GOT GAME Weekend' will take place July 16-19 in Las Vegas, in partnership with MGM Resorts and The Gist sports media brand. MGM Resorts is providing hotel rooms, event space, hospitality, and other support for the celebration. Flav has also started a fundraiser that has already raised over $67,000 to help support female athletes and the event.

  • On Feb. 19, the U.S. women's hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal.
  • Three days later, on Feb. 22, the U.S. men's hockey team also won gold by defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime.
  • After the men's game, President Trump spoke to the U.S. players by phone and invited them to attend his State of the Union address, but did not initially invite the women's team.
  • On Monday, Feb. 27, Flav offered to host a 'real celebration' for the women's hockey team in Las Vegas.
  • On Thursday, March 2, Flav announced the 'SHE GOT GAME Weekend' event will be held July 16-19 in Las Vegas.

The players

Flavor Flav

A founding member of the pioneering rap group Public Enemy, known for his flamboyant personality and oversized clock necklaces. He has been a staunch supporter of women's sports in recent years, including signing deals as the official hype man for U.S. water polo and bobsled/skeleton teams.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who made dismissive comments about the gold medal-winning U.S. women's hockey team while congratulating the men's hockey team on their gold medal.

Veronica Fraley

A U.S. track and field athlete who posted on social media that she couldn't pay her rent, prompting Flav and Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian to cover the cost.

Jordan Chiles

A U.S. gymnast who was stripped of her bronze medal by the International Olympic Committee, and received a replacement bronze, oversized clock necklace from Flav.

MGM Resorts

The hotel and casino company that is hosting and providing support for Flav's 'SHE GOT GAME Weekend' celebration in Las Vegas.

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What they’re saying

“If the USA Women's Hockey team wants a real celebration and invite ,,, I'll host them in Las Vegas. Do some nice dinners and shows and good times. I'm sure I can get a hotel and airline to help me out here and celebrate these women for real for real.”

— Flavor Flav (X)

“Letz go even bigger and better. ALL Female US Olympians and Paralympian medalists are invited out to celebrate in Viva Las Vegas for the SHE GOT GAME Weekend ,,, Hit a guy up and LETZ GOOO.”

— Flavor Flav (X)

“I wanna give a special shout out to MGM Resorts. Many people offered to help the hockey team,,, but when I said I wanted to include ALL women who earned medals from the winter games + USABS,,, they didn't hesitate and stepped up to be REAL partners with 100+ rooms.”

— Flavor Flav (X)

“Planning is underway and details will be shared soon as we get ready to celebrate our incredible USA athletes in a way only MGM Resorts knows how: world-class hospitality, high-energy fun, and memorable experiences.”

— MGM Resorts (The Times)

“Many of y'all asked how you can support and donate to our female athletes and the celebrations,,, so I created a Go Fund Me. I'm hopeful this can have an impact beyond the weekend and help those that represent the best of the US.”

— Flavor Flav (X)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Flavor Flav's celebration of female U.S. Olympians and Paralympians in Las Vegas represents a meaningful effort to honor the accomplishments of these athletes, following dismissive comments about the women's hockey team from former President Trump. Flav's longstanding support for women's sports and his ability to rally corporate partners like MGM Resorts to the cause underscores the positive impact celebrities can have in amplifying and celebrating female athletic achievement.