Clark County commissioners on Tuesday gave unanimous approval to rapper Flavor Flav's plan to stage a parade and multi-day celebration in Las Vegas honoring female Olympic athletes.
The 67-year-old musician, born William Drayton, personally pitched the concept for what he calls “SHE Weekend” to the county board, describing it as a chance to “do something real good and great for these female athletes that won gold this year.”
“I’m honored to be able to bring these United States Olympic athletes to Las Vegas,” Flavor Flav told commissioners. The Public Enemy co-founder and self-described “girl dad” emphasized his long-standing support for women’s sports.
The event, slated for July, is expected to include a concert and a parade through the city, showcasing American women who earned medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games. Flavor Flav’s manager, Rhiannon Rae Ellis, told the commission that the idea grew from “an innocent tweet to support and celebrate female athletes has really turned into a movement.”
In February, Flavor Flav posted on social media that he wanted to host the U.S. women’s hockey team after their gold medal victory over Canada, writing that he would “do some nice dinners and shows and good times” in Las Vegas. He previously served as a sponsor for the U.S. women’s Olympic water polo team in 2024.
Organizers described SHE Weekend as both “a celebration of the most elite women athletes in the United States” and “a call to action — a platform for lasting social change in women’s sports.” The rapper added, “There’s no better city for me to have these girls celebrate their winnings than Las Vegas.”
The approval comes as debates over federal spending and gender equity in sports continue to roil Washington. Meanwhile, other political news this week includes VA Secretary Collins facing tough Senate questions on his $144 billion budget request, and controversy over FDA approvals of flavored vapes that critics say fuel youth addiction.
Flavor Flav’s initiative highlights a growing trend of private figures stepping in to honor athletes when official recognition lags. The Clark County vote was unanimous, signaling broad local support for the event.
