known as SZA, has come full circle on her journey from aspiring gymnast to acclaimed R&B artist. SZA’s acknowledgment of Simone Biles goes beyond admiration for her achievements; it’s also rooted in their shared love for gymnastics. SZA’s history in gymnastics, spanning over a decade, adds depth to her heartfelt applause for Biles.
Despite transitioning to a music career, SZA has been a dedicated fan of Simone Biles, supporting her during her exceptional 2024 season from the sidelines. Simone Biles‘ record-breaking journey to the Olympic trials and potentially the Summer Olympics in Paris is inspiring. SZA’s acknowledgment on her social media handle highlights the enduring impact of sportsmanship in the world of athletics.
On Instagram, pop sensation SZA shared a Gymnastics Now post from @planetofgymnastics, applauding Simone Biles’ achievements in the Xfinity Games. SZA wrote, “MY KING” expressing her immense admiration for the elite gymnast. In the Gymnastics Now post, they wrote, “Simone Biles scores a 15.200 on the floor to become the first woman in the world to go over a 60 this quad with a 60.450.”
Simone Biles beat Skye Blakely and Kayla DiCello to the top. Her total over two days was 119.750. She also won all individual event titles. With 30.425 on vaults, 29.050 on Uneven Bars as well as 29.600 on Balance Beams, and 30.300 on the floor exercise. She won the 9th-ever Xfinity US Championship title at the final event before the lead-up to the US Olympic trials at the end of June.
This has gained her the favor of people around the world including SZA, who at one point was a gymnast herself. In an article on curiously.co.uk, they mentioned how SZA used to be a “super-good” high school gymnast. In this way, Simone and SZA are alike as they both had successful high school gymnastics careers.
SZA explained show gymnastics allowed her a chance to vent, saying she would, “freak [ herself] out and then mind-over-matter [herself]” However she gave it up when she realized that she didn’t have the prowess to make it to the Olympics. Saying, “If I can’t win, I won’t play.” Which was a correct decision since her songs have gained her over 48 awards and 193 nominations. However, SZA continues to follow the sport closely.
SZA and Simone Biles carve their paths of excellence
They recently became linked through their nominations for the BET awards. SZA received a nomination for Best Female R&B/Pop artist. As well as Video of the Year with “Oh my mama” and Best collaboration with iconic rapper Drake. Simone Biles received a nomination for Sportswoman of the Year alongside Angel Reese and Juju Watkins. The award show will be held on June 30, 2024, at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Fans are eagerly anticipating a meeting between the two stars.
Simone and SZA both inspire a generation of young singers and gymnasts. Biles previously opened up in an interview about her anxiety and panic attacks. She then urged people to take care of themselves, saying, “We have to protect our body and our mind. It just sucks when you’re fighting with your own head. Whenever you get in a high-stress situation, you kind of freak out. I have to focus on my mental health and well-being.”
