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Iп aп NBC Sports video titled “Wheп SZA Met Simoпe — Part 1,” they got together to discυss the “All the Stars” siпger’s athletic past aпd eпgage iп a frieпdly competitioп.
“It’s my dream to talk to yoυ,” SZA told Biles. “I’m so hype. Yoυ’re like my wildest dream.”
When the four-time Olympic gold medalist inquired about the “SOS” artist’s gymnastics past, SZA explained, “I was nowhere near as cool as you. I have never seen anything like you — no one has.”
The singer/songwriter’s goals switched to music when she realized she wasn’t headed for the same level as Biles and her teammates. She revealed that she “needed something to be competitive at.”
“When it was clear to me that I wasn’t gonna be a national gymnast, I was like ‘Okay, let me see what I can do,’” the New Jersey native said.
Their fun banter and mutual appreciation led to a hilarious handstand competition. “She’s going to knock me over,” Biles joked as they almost collided. SZA held her handstand longer, so she won. Though we imagine a handstand competition with a popular singer isn’t high on the list of contests the nine-time national all-around champion is trying to win right now.
We really hope this is all leading to Simone appearing in SZA’s next music video, or maybe a live performance where SZA sings while Biles dominates the floor exercise.
As we mentioned, Simone is headed to her third Olympics. On Sunday, she won the women’s gymnastics U.S. Olympics Trials, officially being named to the team alongside Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera.
If you’re interested in watching Simone and Team USA win more medals (fingers crossed), the 2024 Paris Olympics kick off with Opening Ceremonies Friday, July 26, while women’s gymnastics begins Sunday, July 28. In the United States, all Paris Olympics coverage will be available live on NBC and Peacock.
