Cardi B and Sha’Carri Richardson get their nails done together ahead of the Paris Olympics

When Sha’Carri Richardson arrives in Paris for the upcoming Summer Olympics, she’ll definitely have no less than one VIP fan cheering her on: Cardi B.

In the promotional segment for NBC advertises the Paris Olympics which first aired on May 4 during the Kentucky Derby broadcast, Richardson meets along with his colleagues lover of artificial nails Cardi B will take pleasure in manicure and girl talk before a serious international sporting event.

“I’ve been looking forward to meeting you and talking to you,” Cardi B says as she welcomes the runner to her luxury hotel suite at the starting of the video, through which the two get manicures and talk openly about Richardson’s training, her mentality and how much Cardi B loves Paris.

“My 9-to-5 corporate life is my 9-to-5 on the track when I’m working out,” Richardson explained to the rapper when asked about her workout schedule. Richardson adds that he trains five days every week.

“It’s value the labor and sacrifices. In moments like these, I show that because of this I do what I do,” said the sprinter.

In August 2023, Richardson won the title of fastest woman in the world by setting a record time and took first place in the 100-meter race at the World Championships in Athletics in Budapest, Hungary, per People.

Richardson’s upcoming run in Paris is very anticipated, especially after her high-profile disqualification from the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for cannabis in 2021. She is predicted to qualify for the Paris Olympics at the U.S. Track and Field Trials in late June.

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“I’m not going to let life, adversity or any obstacle stop me from being in Paris,” Richardson noted in the video, before the ladies’ conversation become excitement about the opportunity to participate in the Olympic Games in the “lit” city.

“Paris is like one of my favorite places in the world,” Cardi B said, adding that “when the Olympics are in a lit up city, it changes the mood.”

Richardson agreed. “I feel like the fun will be restored,” she said.

When Richardson personally invited Cardi B to observe her compete in July, the rapper said, “I’ll just come for you… and the shopping.”

At the end of the video, Richardson shows off her extra-long, Olympic-themed manicure to the camera. The full ensemble, which incorporates Olympic colours and gold embellishments, is suitable for a runner whose penchant for long nails reminds many of sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner, often known as Flo-Jo, who was also famous for her long nails on the track.

The video is labeled “Part 1,” which could mean this is not the last time the duo will see one another before the Olympics end.

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is scheduled to start airing on July 26 on NBC and Peacock.