Flavor Flav, iconic hype man and Public Enemy rapper, has officially expanded his fan status beyond Taylor Swift. On Nov. 5, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to share admiration for Swift’s best friend, Selena Gomez, applauding her openness about both her physical and mental health. While Flav, 65, has spent much of 2023 expressing his “Swiftie” loyalty, he’s now made it clear that he’s equally proud to support Gomez, who he described as “one of the STRONGEST and MOST BEAUTIFUL people inside and out.”
Applauding Selena’s Openness
Posting a heartfelt message alongside a photo of Gomez, Flav highlighted her courage in openly discussing her health challenges, including lupus and bipolar disorder, saying he admires her “for clapping back at haterz… but she shouldn’t have to.” This rare public show of respect came as a meaningful nod to Gomez, whose health struggles and advocacy efforts have resonated with fans worldwide.
Gomez’s transparency has made her a mental health advocate and a source of strength for many. She’s used her own experiences to inspire change, founding the Rare Impact Fund in 2020 as part of her Rare Beauty brand. The fund supports organizations working to improve youth access to mental health services. A full 1% of sales from her beauty line goes to the fund, underscoring Gomez’s commitment to this cause.
Mental Health Advocacy and Advice
Gomez continues to use her platform to share mental health tips with fans. Last month, she discussed her approach to maintaining mental well-being, emphasizing the importance of avoiding isolation. “Try not to isolate,” she said, “sometimes those feelings can just stay bottled up.” Encouraging fans to “find one person to trust,” Gomez stressed that having someone who can be a safe confidant can make all the difference, adding, “It really does help to share.”
Flavor Flav: Longtime Swiftie, Newfound Selenator
Flavor Flav’s new show of admiration for Gomez marks an expansion in his fandom portfolio. After attending his first Eras Tour show in June, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rapper has been enthusiastic about Taylor Swift, even saying he wants to catch as many remaining shows as his schedule allows. Flav, who’s shared posts of himself decked out in Swiftie gear, has clearly become one of her most enthusiastic fans—and now, Selena Gomez has joined his ranks of stars to cheer on.
Celebrating Taylor and Selena’s Friendship
As if to seal his new fan alliance, Flav capped off his Selena appreciation post with a gif showing Swift and Gomez in conversation, captioning it, “Me finding out Taylor and Selena are best friends.” With his admiration for both stars now on full display, Flavor Flav is making his status as both a Swiftie and a Selenator known. His heartfelt support for Gomez’s mental health transparency and his love for Swift’s music demonstrate how stars from every generation and genre can lift each other up—and connect over shared messages of resilience and community.
It looks like Flavor Flav has room in his heart for both King Swift and Queen Selena, proving once again that fandoms can bring people together in unexpected ways.
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