Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, and Team USA’s women’s gymnastics squad absolutely stole the spotlight at the Paris Olympics, and it seems like everyone from Hollywood to hip-hop was there to cheer them on! Lady Gaga, Kendall Jenner, Ariana Grande, Bill Gates, and Snoop Dogg were all seen in the 12th arrondissement, soaking in the gold medal magic at the Accor Arena. But it’s hip-hop queen Megan Thee Stallion who’s still riding high from the action!
Biles and Chiles are huge Megan fans and have been jamming to her tracks in their celebratory TikToks. Jordan even raved about Megan, saying, “Megan, Beyonce, GloRilla, every girl artist you can think of was popping up. I was like, ‘You know what? If these girls can slay like this, I can go out there and slay like them.”
Megan’s support for the gymnasts is just as sweet. She sent Jordan flowers to celebrate her Olympic qualification and even expressed interest in collaborating on a music video. “Friend, if you are listening to this, I will be in your music video,” Jordan said. “I can do a flip, twist, twirl — whatever it is. People call me ‘Jordan the Pony’ because of how tiny I am.”
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Fast forward to September 11, and Megan Thee Stallion made a splash at the 2024 MTV VMAs, where she hosted and gave a special shout-out to Simone and Jordan. Decked out in a Team USA flag-inspired leotard—red, blue, and white with stars and stripes—Megan quipped, “As you can see, I’m repping team VMA and tonight. VMA stands for the voluptuous Megan awards. Clearly, I deserve a gold medal for being a bad b-ch.”
Megan Thee Stallion opens the 2024 #VMAs while shouting out fellow Houston native Simone Biles and her friend, Jordan Chiles
“I deserved a gold medal for being a bad b—h!”pic.twitter.com/uDAqPASk85
— Def Pen (@DefPen) September 12, 2024
During the show, Jordan Chiles presented an award with Flavor Flav, and Megan’s introduction was a highlight: “He’s the public enemy icon who introduced us to some of the baddest women we know on reality TV and now he’s teaching us Water Polo. She is a two-time Olympian; give it up for my girl, Jordan Chiles!” Flavor Flav even awarded Jordan Chiles a bronze medal clock, a playful nod to her medal mix-up.
Jordan’s mom, Gina Chiles, couldn’t have been prouder, posting on X, “My baby @ChilesJordan is living it up at the @vmas! You did so well presenting with @FlavorFlav and the bronze clock. Now you are dancing with Taylor Swift and looking gorgeous!! That smile says it all! So so happy for you.” And just like Gina fans were buzzing on social media, loving Megan’s Biles-inspired look and celebrating the whole “fabulous” vibe!
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Fans gush over Megan Thee Stallion’s special shout-out to Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles
On X fans couldn’t get enough of this epic crossover. One user nailed it with their comment: “Megan is so funny and so caring at the same time.” Megan’s caring side really shone through when she introduced Jordan Chiles to the audience, showing just how much she’s supported the gymnast since the Olympics. Her support has earned her plenty of fans. As one user put it, “She ain’t wrong,” in response to Megan’s claim that she deserves a gold medal for being a bad b—tch. But that’s not all!
Another user raved about Megan’s fashion game in a now-deleted post, saying: “Megan Thee Stallion went from paying tribute to Britney Spears and Simone Biles to putting on a great show on stage. Incredible.” Megan’s Simone Biles-inspired leotard also drew comparisons to another iconic look. It was strikingly similar to the outfit Beyoncé rocked in July. Beyoncé’s instantly iconic video featured her in a red, white, and blue ensemble—complete with a flowing cape, cowboy hat, leotard, and bedazzled cowboy boots—while she hyped up Team USA athletes like Simone, Jordan, and Katie Ledecky.
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A user jumped to Megan’s defense, saying, “Y’all idiots and Beyoncé and Meg were paying homage to Simone Biles!” It’s clear that Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles didn’t just snag gold in Paris—they won America’s hearts too! Fans were absolutely thrilled with Megan Thee Stallion’s shoutout to both gymnasts. They truly deserved the spotlight for their incredible performances in Paris and their impressive careers.