Flavor Flav gets a new watch around his neck that has to do with FOOD… after working with Serena Williams’ husband to pay Olympic athlete’s rent

Flavor Flav gets a new watch around his neck that has to do with FOOD... after working with Serena Williams' husband to pay Olympic athlete's rent

As an ardent fan, I am always captivated by the larger-than-life persona of Flavor Flav, the clock-wearing rap legend who never fails to leave us spellbound with his antics and generosity. His recent act of kindness towards Veronica Fraley, a promising Olympic athlete struggling financially, is yet another testament to his heart of gold.


Flavor Flav showed off a new watch around his neck while in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

In a unique fashion, the elderly hip-hop artist, known as William Jonathan Drayton Jr., sported a noticeable pendant around his neck resembling a popped kernel of popcorn, encompassing a timepiece at its core

It appeared as if he was heading to the movies. 

Flav has been wearing a large clock around his neck since the 1980s as it is his signature look.

In response to queries regarding his distinctive clock necklaces, Flav explained, “I wear these clocks as they symbolize the essence of time. You see, even when we pause, time continues moving forward.”

Flavor Flav gets a new watch around his neck that has to do with FOOD... after working with Serena Williams' husband to pay Olympic athlete's rent

Flavor Flav gets a new watch around his neck that has to do with FOOD... after working with Serena Williams' husband to pay Olympic athlete's rent

Flavor Flav has a habit of speaking about himself in the third person. 

The Grammy winner and reality TV star added a black shirt and shiny beige cap.

He is best known for the shows The Surreal Life, Strange Love, and Flavor of Love. 

In July he made a generous move. Fav stepped in to help put discus thrower Veronica Fraley’s mind at ease.

Instead of giving cash prizes directly for winning medals, the International Olympic Committee finds alternative methods to remunerate the top-performing athletes

Sometimes, high-ranking individuals from certain governments or private supporters may reward top performers with monetary prizes and even properties, according to CBS News reports

But in most cases, the typical athletes struggle to pay their living and training expenses, such as U.S. team member, who competes as a track and field discus thrower, resorted to making her financial plight public with a post on social media on Thursday. 

Veronica expressed her frustration on X (previously known as Twitter), stating that she will be competing in the Olympic Games the day after tomorrow, yet her school has only provided approximately 75% of her rent. In contrast, they are giving football players, who haven’t achieved any victories, enough money to purchase new cars and homes

Flavor Flav gets a new watch around his neck that has to do with FOOD... after working with Serena Williams' husband to pay Olympic athlete's rent
Flavor Flav gets a new watch around his neck that has to do with FOOD... after working with Serena Williams' husband to pay Olympic athlete's rent

The rapper replied on X (previously known as Twitter), “I’ve got you covered, message me today so I can send the payment right away, alleviating your concerns for tomorrow. I’ll be cheering for you tomorrow. Let’s do this!!”

Approximately ten minutes after that, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian joined the discussion and extended his help

“Come on, let’s share it then! I will divide it with Flavor Flav,” the 41-year-old businessman, who is married to the retired tennis champion Serena Williams, responded

Approximately two hours after, Ohanian returned to X and posted an update, stating, “It’s finished!” He further shared that Veronica Fraley received $7,760

‘Man of my word… and Imma try and come by and support you in person tomorrow …. LMK what time,’ the Fight The Power rapper of  answered back to Fraley.

24-year-old Fraley, hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina, is a track and field athlete specializing in discus throw. In the Oklahoma Throws Series meeting held in April 2024, he established a new personal record of 67.17 meters in the discus throw competition

In the year 2024, Fraley – known for benching an impressive 350 pounds – will participate in her debut Olympic Games held in Paris

Flavor Flav gets a new watch around his neck that has to do with FOOD... after working with Serena Williams' husband to pay Olympic athlete's rent
Flavor Flav gets a new watch around his neck that has to do with FOOD... after working with Serena Williams' husband to pay Olympic athlete's rent
Flavor Flav gets a new watch around his neck that has to do with FOOD... after working with Serena Williams' husband to pay Olympic athlete's rent

It turns out Flavor (born William Jonathan Drayton Jr.), 65, had already been helping fund the U.S. Women’s Water Polo team in Paris,

‘My girl on the water polo team, her name is Maggie Steffens, put out a story, you know what I’m saying, and my manager turned me on to the story,’ he shared in an Instagram Story video. ‘So when I read the story I said to myself, “Let me try to help these girls out and get the glory.’  

Flav, now famously recognized as a booster for the U.S. women’s water polo team, provided financial backing for them upon learning that athletes like Steffens and others had been juggling several jobs to fund their athletic pursuits, as reported by NBC News

Flav spoke through his representative, expressing his eagerness to assist those who embody our finest qualities. That’s what led me to Paris, and it’s also the reason for the consciousness I’ve been striving to instill in these athletes

Regarding Olympic winnings, the amounts can change based on the medals won, however, as reported by Live Sports on TV, Team USA awards a bonus of $37,500 for a gold medal, $22,500 for a silver medal, and $15,000 for a bronze medal

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2024-09-04 18:40

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