The Olympic Committee isn’t the only one dishing out gold in Paris.
Team USA track and field athlete Veronica Fraley can compete a little easier after learning that Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian and rapper Flavor Flav helped pay for her rent.
“I compete in the Olympic Games tomorrow and can’t even pay my rent,” the discus thrower posted on X, formerly Twitter, on August 1. “My school only sent about 75% of my rent while they pay football players (who haven’t won anything) enough to buy new cars and houses.”
Flavor Flav—who is a been a vocal supporter of women’s sports and has made a financial contribution to the US women’s water polo team—wrote back, “I gotchu,,, DM me and I’ll send payment TODAY so you don’t have to worry bout it TOMORROW.”
Shortly after, Ohanian also offered to front the cost of Fraley’s rent, writing, “C'mon now! I'll split it with @flavorfav.”
And within the hour, both had posted confirmation of payments to Fraley, with Ohanian sharing a screenshot showing that he wired the 24-year-old $7,760—a nod to the name of his Seven Seven Six venture capital firm.
“Now go be great,” Ohanian wrote to Fraley, as Flavor Flav noted that the athlete’s rent is now "paid off for the year.”
The Public Enemy emcee went on to tell Fraley that he’ll also “try and come by and support you in person” at her meet.
He continued, “LMK what time”
Fraley, who attends Vanderbilt University in Nashville, was moved by their generosity, writing that their contribution “makes every difference in the WORLD.”
“Thanks for the supporting messages,” she added to her followers. “I want to clarify my irritation isn’t with the school itself, mainly the rules that bar me from making the amount I’m WORTH as a collegiate athlete.”
And like Flavor Flav, Ohanian—who shares daughters Olympia, 6, and Adira, 12 months, with his Olympian wife Serena—is an avid support of women’s sports. In July 2020, he became the lead investor alongside Natalie Portman, America Ferrera, and Abby Wambach in Angel City FC, a National Women’s Soccer League team in Los Angeles.
“What was very obvious from the nature of women’s sports was that all they needed was a platform to really honor their greatness,” Ohanian told E! News at a March 2023 Angel City FC event. “Let me give my capital, my resources, my team’s expertise to help amazing women do great things.”
He and Flavor Flav aren’t the only stars cheering athletes on in Paris. Keep reading for all the celeb sightings at the 2024 Olympics.
Mick Jagger
Sweet sounds of heaven: The rocker took in the festivities while at the Stade de France.
Quavo
The musician proved he was the one while attending the Men's Basketball semi-final match in Paris.
Gabrielle Union
Only one can play that game: The stylish actress stepped out for a daytime stroll.
Emma Roberts
The American Horror Story star rocked a "USA" polo and red Ralph Lauren baseball cap while attending the Games.
Travis Scott, Quavo and Michael Rubin
The "goosebumps" rapper, Migos member and Fanatics CEO showed out for the semi-final basketball game between Serbia and the United States.
Tom Brady and Vivian Brady
The father-daughter duo vaulted onto the scene for a gymnastics match.
Sharon Stone
The Basic Instinct actress looked on during the men's singles final match in tennis.
Eva Mendes & Ryan Gosling
The two made a rare public appearance at the Paris Olympics on day 9, attending a few events, including the Equestrian Dressage Individual Grand Prix Freestyle.
Guy Fieri, Lori Fieri, John Travolta & Ella Bleu Travolta
Welcome to Olympic Flavortown: The Food Network star and his wife sat with the Grease actor and his daughter and Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav at the men's singles tennis gold medal match between Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Serbia's Novak Djokovic.
Devin Booker
The NBA star hit a stride while out in the City of Lights.
Kendall Jenner
Th Kardashians star kept up with the athletic events while in Paris.
Kylie Kelce, Aly Raisman & Jason Kelce
We're flipping over the Kelces' pic with the Olympic gymnast.
Serena Williams & Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr.
The tennis star and her mini-me aced their appearance at the Women's Gymnastics Team Final.
Princess Anne
The royal made a regal appearance at Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
Spike Lee
At the Gymnastics Women's Team Final, the director made sure he was fully in the game.
Michael Phelps
The Olympian and his wife Nicole Johnson took their 6-month-old son Nico to the women's gymnastics team final.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban
The couple attended the gymnastics final with daughters Sunday and Faith.
Natalie Portman
The Thor star had a marvelous time while watching the women's gymnastics team final.
Queen Latifah
The actress displayed a little U-N-I-T-Y when cheering in the stands.
Ed Sheeran
Dive right in and follow the singer's lead by taking in the best Olympic moments.
Bill Gates & Paula Hurd
The Microsoft co-founder took his girlfriend to a match at Roland-Garros in Paris.
Sarah Jessica Parker & Jennifer Hudson
"Look who I ran into in Paris !!" Jennifer captioned the pic. "Carrie and Louise reunited at last! Love is the thing, you know! #SATC."
Jessica Chastain
The Help star supported Team USA while watching the women's gymnastics qualifying rounds.
Emma Chamberlain & Peter McPoland
The influencer and singer looked close as they sat in the stands for women's gymnastics.
Colin Jost
The Saturday Night Live star covered Olympic Surfing for NBC as events take place in Tahiti.
Shaun White & Nina Dobrev
The pair made sure to lock in while in the stands for the Gymnastics Qualifiers.
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Lena Waithe
These three made a wickedly good trio while at the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Qualification event.
Lebron James
The NBA star was front and center on the court during day two of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Tom Cruise
The actor took pics with fans while watching the women's gymnastics qualifiers.
Lady Gaga
The singer praised Simone Biles on Instagram over her balance beam routine.