After Unexpected Kanye West Feature, Sha’Carri Richardson Caught Alongside Angel Reese for Massive Collab

During the Diamond League competitions, Sha’Carri Richardson saw defeat. The year did not start on a strong note for her. But there is something beyond the tracks that might keep her inspired, much like it did back in 2021. Audio products manufacturer Beats by Dre stood firmly behind Richardson after she was dismissed from the 2021 Olympics. The brand’s promotional journey at that time also saw Kanye West joining hands in the effort.

As the track and field star is trying to find her rhythm once again, she is reunited with Beats by Dre. And this time, she is not alone. Recently, a fan page dedicated to Sha’Carri, known as ‘Sha’Carri Updates Official’, shared a captivating Instagram post. It featured a series of photos where Sha’Carri posed while wearing a white headset by Beats by Dre. However, what caught everyone’s attention were the images showing Sha’Carri alongside Angel Reese, the talented American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky.

Set against the backdrop of Kendrick Lamar’s music, these snapshots once again rekindled the connection between the two athletes. This connection was notably evident back in February 2024 too when Richardson captivated audiences with her poised presence in Nike’s collaboration with Jacquemus on Instagram. Her elegance and confidence shone through every photograph, drawing praise from fans and fellow athletes alike. Reese commented, “Wow.”

Alongside, it is also evident that Beats by Dre has been a consistent supporter of Sha’Carri through her highs and lows, a connection notably observed since 2021. In 2021, SCR qualified for the Tokyo Olympics by running the 100-meter dash in 10.86 seconds at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. However, a subsequent positive test for THC prevented her from competing in Tokyo.

Amidst this controversy, Beats by Dre featured Richardson in an advertisement to launch its Beats Studio Buds. It prominently featured Kanye West, who not only scored and edited the ad but also used it to premiere his song ‘No Child Left Behind’ and announce his album ‘DONDA’, named after his mother Donda West. The collaboration highlighted the campaign’s stunning visuals and emotional depth. Fast forward to 2023, and this dynamic duo reappeared, but this time, for a more uplifting cause.

Sha’Carri Richardson strikes a chord with Kanye West

In 2023, Kanye West showcased his inventive genius by incorporating Sha’Carri Richardson’s essence into his track ‘Vultures’, seamlessly blending her spirit with his music. Sha’Carri had herself expressed her readiness, declaring, “I’m ready mentally, physically, and emotionally. And I’m here to stay, I’m not bac,k I’m better,” following her 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

By quoting the world champion, Ye managed to gain the audience’s attention and also reflect on their connection. Their repeated crossover raises a question. Do they have some shared experiences? The answer is: Yes, they do.

Sha’Carri had confessed that after losing her biological mother, she did not know how to control her emotions. Kanye West also lost his mother Donda all of a sudden in 2007. She died following complications from surgery. On multiple occasions, Kanye has expressed that her passing has affected his artistry.

West had once said, referring to this, “I remember sitting with North [his daughter] in Italy and playing her ‘Back to Me,’ and asking her, ‘What do you think about this line in the middle of the song?’ And I was like, ‘Do you think I should change this?’ And she’s like, ‘You know, it’s a good song.’ Sometimes I feel like my mom speaks through her.” As personal pains and losses keep uniting the stars together, we look forward to finding more such memorable moments in the making.