After Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks capped their perfect season with a national championship win, they received love from musical artists such as Beyoncé, who sent Staley a congratulatory package.
But throughout the Gamecocks' season, Staley and South Carolina had another die-hard fan -- rapper Plies. And he might've just had one of the most significant moments of his career thanks to the WNBA legend.
On Friday, during Plies' show in Columbia, South Carolina, with rapper GloRilla "and friends," Staley made a surprise appearance on stage with the rapper.
😍😍 The Best Moment Of My Career Happened Last Night!! @dawnstaley Came To The Show Last Night W/ Me In Columbia SC! Her Coming Out To "Bust It Baby" Was LEGENDARY! Watch How She Break That Thang Down! 🤣😍 The Best Person/Coach In The World! 38-0 🏆🏆🐔 I ❤️ This Woman!! 🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/dzhBnjbBvC
— Plies (@plies) May 11, 2024
Plies brought Staley on stage while performing his hit song, "Bust It Baby," which he released in 2008 with recording artist Ne-Yo.
Staley was nowhere near afraid of the moment. She walked out onstage and began to dance to the number before joining the rapper to hype the crowd up to the hit song.
Plies has been an avid supporter of South Carolina basketball. The rapper attended the NCAA Final Four in Cleveland, Ohio, to cheer on the championship-bound Gamecocks. Leading up to his concert in Columbia on May 10, he expressed that he wanted to "roll the red carpet" for the Gamecocks.
Columbia SC & All Surrounding Areas Who Has A Services That Can Be Pampering/Beneficial To @GamecockWBB May 10th? Let Me Know! Manicures, Pedicures, Spa's, Saloons, Car Services(High End), Restaurants Etc.. I'm Tryin To Roll The Red Carpet Long As We Not Violating NCAA Rules! 😉
— Plies (@plies) April 11, 2024
He also showed love to former Gamecocks star and now-Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso when she was drafted as the No. 3 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, writing, "Y'all have a new fan in me."
Staley became the first Black coach in Division I college basketball to complete an undefeated season, going 38-0 with a win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the national championship game.