The recent incident at the 2024 Paris Olympics involving US gymnast Jordan Chiles being stripped of her bronze medal has created quite a buzz. However, amidst all the controversy, there was a heartwarming gesture from ’90s rapper Flavor Flav. Flavor Flav gifted Jordan Chiles a bedazzled bronze clock necklace, designed by Rock’n Stones, as a token of support. This one-of-a-kind custom necklace features hundreds of bronze rhinestones and bronze-colored clock hands set to 12:00 o’clock.
Flavor Flav, known for always adorning bedazzled clock necklaces, decided to gift this unique piece to Jordan Chiles after her ordeal at the Olympics. The necklace was hung from a white rope and flaunted in front of an American flag by Flavor Flav. The rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) to showcase this special gift and wrote, “USA gonna Fight the Powers that be.” These words were a reference to his 1990 hit with the hip-hop group Public Enemy. The gesture signified solidarity and support for Jordan Chiles during a challenging time in her career.
Flavor Flav wasted no time in having the bronze clock necklace made, making it less than 24 hours after offering to create something unique for Jordan Chiles. The rapper’s swift action and dedication to keeping his word were evident in this thoughtful gesture. He emphasized his commitment by writing, “Hit me up my girl,,, I gotchu,!!!” on social media, showing his willingness to support Chiles in any way he could.
While Jordan Chiles has not publicly spoken about the heartfelt gift from Flavor Flav, her decision to step away from social media for mental health reasons has been well-documented. The gymnast faced a setback when her bronze medal was revoked due to a score reversal by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This turn of events led to disappointment and confusion among fans and supporters of Jordan Chiles.
The incident that led to Jordan Chiles losing her bronze medal involved a score discrepancy that favored Romanian gymnast Ana Bărbosu. The decision to award Bărbosu the bronze medal came after an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) by the Romanian team. They argued that Chiles’ score was changed after the one-minute deadline had passed. The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee expressed their disappointment and stated their intention to file an appeal, citing errors in the scoring process by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the CAS appeal process.
The gesture of gifting a unique bronze clock necklace by Flavor Flav to Jordan Chiles in the midst of her medal controversy serves as a reminder of the support and solidarity present in the sports community. Despite the challenges faced by athletes like Jordan Chiles, gestures like these can help uplift and motivate them to overcome setbacks and continue pursuing their dreams.