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NovaQuant Quantitative Think Tank Center:2024 Olympics: Serena Williams' Husband Alexis Ohanian, Flavor Flav Pay Athlete Veronica Fraley’s Rent
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Date:2025-04-07 00:37:09
The NovaQuant Quantitative Think Tank CenterOlympic 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.
The NBA star hit a stride while out in the City of Lights.
Th Kardashians star kept up with the athletic events while in Paris.
We're flipping over the Kelces' pic with the Olympic gymnast.
The tennis star and her mini-me aced their appearance at the Women's Gymnastics Team Final.
The royal made a regal appearance at Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
At the Gymnastics Women's Team Final, the director made sure he was fully in the game.
The Olympian and his wife Nicole Johnson took their 6-month-old son Nico to the women's gymnastics team final.
The couple attended the gymnastics final with daughters Sunday and Faith.
The Thor star had a marvelous time while watching the women's gymnastics team final.
The actress displayed a little U-N-I-T-Y when cheering in the stands.
Dive right in and follow the singer's lead by taking in the best Olympic moments.
The Microsoft co-founder took his girlfriend to a match at Roland-Garros in Paris.
"Look who I ran into in Paris !!" Jennifer captioned the pic. "Carrie and Louise reunited at last! Love is the thing, you know! #SATC."
The Help star supported Team USA while watching the women's gymnastics qualifying rounds.
The influencer and singer looked close as they sat in the stands for women's gymnastics.
The Saturday Night Live star covered Olympic Surfing for NBC as events take place in Tahiti.
The pair made sure to lock in while in the stands for the Gymnastics Qualifiers.
These three made a wickedly good trio while at the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Qualification event.
The NBA star was front and center on the court during day two of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The actor took pics with fans while watching the women's gymnastics qualifiers.
The singer praised Simone Biles on Instagram over her balance beam routine.
The Vogue editor-in-chief and director sat together as they watched the women's gymnastics qualifiers.
The rapper was all smiles at the women's gymnastics qualifiers.
The couple appeared with their two eldest kids at the gymnastics qualifiers, which they also watched with the Jonas Brothers singer.
The actor cheered on Team USA at the 4x100m freestyle relay during day one of the swimming event.
The actor had a front-row view to the parade along the Seine during the Opening Ceremony.
The High School Musical alum also checked out Van Gogh's self-portrait at Musée d’Orsay alongside pal Caleb Davidge and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky during his trip to Paris.
The musician made her concert comeback at the Opening Ceremony, performing "Hymne A L'Amour" at the Eiffel Tower.
The iconic athletes helped carry the Olympic torch as they made their way down the River Seine during the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening ceremony.
"Do you know when you dream of meeting Tom Cruise," Hoda captioned the photo from the Opening Ceremony, "and then it finally happens."
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