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Simone Biles Ends World Championships With Two More Golds

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Simone Biles added two more gold medals to her tally to close out the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp. After a subdued Saturday, Biles came roaring out of the gates. A fierce contest on the beam saw Biles take the gold by just 0.1 points over China’s Zhao Yaqin. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, who took the vault gold over Biles on Saturday, finished third. Elsewhere at the competition, Biles’ teammate Shilese Jones earned bronze medals in the all-around and the uneven bars.

Later in the day, Biles earned her second gold (and fourth of the championship) as she took gold in the floor event. Brazil took silver and bronze through Rebeca Andrade and Flávia Saraiva. The two wins take Biles World Championships/Olympics medal tally to 37. Earlier in the week, Biles had become the sole leader in that regard after entering the championships tied with retired Belarusian gymnast Vitaly Scherbo. Furthermore, the various wins and high finishes set Biles up nicely to compete in the Olympics in Paris next summer.

Read More: Simone Biles Leads Team USA To Seventh Consecutive World Gymnastics Title

Biles Has To Settle For Silver On Vault

However, Biles fell 0.201 points short of winning gold on her signature equipment of vault. An over-rotation on her signature Yurchenko double pike caused her to fall backward on the landing. Biles bounced back with an excellent Cheng in her final vault. However, 2022 all-around champion Rebeca Andrade was able to keep Biles off the top of her podium with a near-perfect outing.

However, Andrade was disappointed to see Biles lose the gold in the manner that she did. “I’m happy for my result, but sad about the fall because we know how much athletes train to do this vault,” Andrade said. However, Andrade also shook away suggestion that she may try to attempt the Yurchenko double pike, now known as the Biles II. “[That would be] crazy. I don’t have the body for that.” Elsewhere, Biles finished fifth in the bars. It was a subdued day overall, but as mentioned, she bounced back with a shining performance on Sunday.

Read More: Simone Biles Wins Sixth World All-Around Title

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Rick Ross Drops $5 Million On Porcelain Floors

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Rick Ross just took to Instagram to flex his $5 million porcelain floors, which he seems curiously proud of. “I want you to see this, too,” he told his followers. “‘Antolini, made in Italy.’ No, this is none of that other stuff. This is made in Italy! You see that? You see that? See how them things line up? I’mma do this over 55,000 square feet, 5 million. The biggest, you heard me? I’mma be doin’ a moonwalk on you n***as.

“This real motivation for the true hustlers,” the Florida MC continued. “When this home was built, 25 million was spent by the previous owner. Look at the marble floors, come on. Many, many years ago, but you see. It’s nothing but respectable and honorable, but this the difference. Antolini! That’s porcelain, it’s a big difference between porcelain and marble. And it ain’t just tiles. You see the difference in them tiles, you see that? Them boxes, these slabs. That’s one slab, slab, slabs!”

Rick Ross Shows Off $5 Million Porcelain Floors

Of course, if you’re not one for extravagant home decor, maybe this flex seems a little ridiculous. However, since when has Ross not taken the opportunity to present himself with the wealth he’s worth? Moreover, he invited Rod Wave into his million dollar Super Bowl skybox, which a few rappers actually stopped by. Every movement he makes is coated in luxury, as grand and opulent as his guest verse on “Devil In A New Dress.” While he recently made headlines for taking a photo with Chrisean Rock and angering Blueface, those worries seem beyond his tax bracket.

Meanwhile, many are excited to see the Carol City rapper at Nelly’s upcoming Hot In Herre Festival. Alongside acts like Ne-Yo and T.I., Ross will take the stage in Toronto this June 24th. In fact, it’s quite the 2000s nostalgia trip especially for fans of rap and R&B, with other acts including Fat Joe and Akon. Still, his extravagant persona doesn’t mean he’ll buy anything. For example, he recently stated hilariously that he won’t buy a Tesla out of fear of getting hacked. Regardless of your take on that, check back in with HNHH for the latest on Rick Ross.