UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis wows with floor routine ft. music from Kendrick, Beyonce, 2 Pac, et al.

[@T2MARA]

Love the support she’s getting from her UCLA peeps on the sidelines!

[@ksu0074]

YES!!! THANK YOU to her SUPPORTERS AS WELL! The fact that there were different cultures "jammin" with her! GOD IS TRULY GOOD!!! PSAMS 34:8 PROVERBS 3:5-7 MATTHEW 25:40

[@meeka2702]

Their support on the sidelines was everything...now that's family love...💞💞💞

[@MyPoetik]

There is no public I presume the mates replace them

[@Khadijah_time]

@@MyPoetik The mates replace no one. They are on her side regardless. Team work makes the dream work, pandemic or not. Great talented gymnast among the greats that came before her. Nia Dennis is 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@bjosh02]

Right!! They really did it for me!! I love the way they was going hard for her while she performed! My girl crip walked, I lost it!! Great job!

[@propertake]

Doing the crip walk and spelling it with her finger at the same time. She's so west coast and I love it ♡ the dopest shit I've ever seen in Gymnastics. That was fun as hell to watch

[@shirajai]

She’s gorgeous!

[@thoughtprocess8730]

Absolutely stunning

[@yvymareena3050]

I would like my son to have a girl like her later😃😁👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!!!!!

[@emily3]

She’s so gorgeous!!! And TALENTED! Wow, I wonder what it’s like to have it all😂

[@dredre9876]

Yes she is

[@indiamoore8988]

Very ❤

[@flxmkr]

Good GRIEF! It’s like she was saying, “Sure! I’ll throw in a few routine quadruple flips to appease the judges while I do my own thing!”, like she wasn’t even trying! She’s just punched open the double doors wide for all the gymnasts behind her who have a wealth of creativity tucked in their talent. You go girl!

[@Reverse2057]

Damn I'm in tears watching how awesome she is. Im so so proud of her for putting this powerful performance out there!!!

[@JH-mt3pp]

@Zaynab bint Al-Harith Did you even watch it ?

[@eveitsnotthatserious1677]

I teared up as well. And it's because we recognize excellence when we see it. We understand subconsciously that we witnessed greatness. An athlete at her peak, enjoying herself and raising the standards!

[@Sergio-zh3dd]

@Zaynab bint Al-Harith Nah man she did awesome stuff out there, just don't understand why someone would tear up over that😂

[@Sergio-zh3dd]

@Zaynab bint Al-Harith No it wasn't but it was still good though, nothing to cry about😂

[@DTTaTa]

I love how they are all hyping her

[@theniceone06]

Talent, dedication and support. I not only love what this young lady did on the mat because it was great. But it just goes to show you that the people who support you, who cheer you on, who work with you on every move are just as important as the person in the spotlight. I loved seeing her coach and her teammates doing the moves with hear. Teamwork makes the dreamwork

[@debora.426]

FRFR

[@c-teamtrading9690]

@@debora.426 Very nice comment. I applaud you for keeping this fine young lady's talent up there. It has nothing to do with race, just her raw talent and the amazing support team around her xxx

[@debora.426]

@@c-teamtrading9690 I stand on & by my statement, Why? Bc in contrast, America chooses to show the worse of our OUR MELINATED women! You are entitled to your opinion & SO AM I! PERIODT!

[@michellewilliams7695]

It was the Crip Walk For Me! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@utbr01]

Ikr!!! She didn't hold back!!

[@ouubet]

Which is why she didn't get the full 10

[@lnisme0295]

@@ouubet that isnt how scoring works in gymnastics

[@michellewilliams7695]

@@ouubet regardless She Still Slayed !

[@vgnvz]

Ja. Watching. Did not see any deductions. Was a 10 Floor

[@lenoirehunt3980]

Yassssssss. Confirmation...when you live in the TRUTH of who you are and YOU move it can ne NOTHING BUT POWERFUL. You go!!!!!!!!

[@henryjohn529]

*What you said makes no coherent sense. But yeah, uh, black power, go get em, slay queen yasss, black panther, or something*

[@lenoirehunt3980]

@@henryjohn529 what I said does make sense for so long gymnast in the industry did not incorporate different cultures music that the young ladies to dance off of it was not politically accepted or correct. Now through courage the young women of today's world and the powers-that-be are stepping outside of the box dancing off of music and tones that they can relate to when you can relate to what you are doing and who you are you sore that sir is a known fact.

[@al77big19]

Yeah... (@ Lenoire)Pull your head out yo a*s. If this girl was not black people would not even give her a second glance or praise her on that f*ckin uncoordinated routine she did and did nothing but look like a fool. People get your heads out your a*ses and let's not kiss a*s and give praise just because of the color of skin. Be real and don't be scared to speak the truth. F*ck what people think about you. 🤣.

[@KimmieP415]

@@al77big19 awww you sounds so bitter BLACK gymnasts are finally getting the recognition they have so long deserved. Where we have been and still are underrepresented (9%). Remember Simone Biles's was DQed in a routine because she completed a routine that was "too difficult". Pick your jaw up buddy and get your head out YOUR a$$ and give praise where due. Uncoordinated WHERE? When you probably can't even clap on beat, let alone 2 step

[@henryjohn529]

@@KimmieP415 OK, so if you're saying that we're all better dancers than white people and have been all along and everyone in "our community(because we all think alike, right?)" knows it, why do you need recognition if we're only 13.4% of the population? Why does everything always have to be about you? Are you really that fragile? Pick yourselves up gracefully

[@msnita78ify]

I’m in tears cuz I’m from the Dominique Dawes era n you would’ve never seen anything like this in 96 omg I’m sooo sooo sooo proud of her n all our young women who broke molds this year(2021) and last year in gymnastics. Way to go ladies!!!!

[@blesshighlyfavor4134]

She hit every style of dance in the Black culture

[@Jess-ew3tm]

Sike she didnt swag n surf, hit the stanky leg, cranked dat soulja boy, hit the quan or the woah or dem folks etc etc

[@kyllegiovanni6718]

Amazing!! And watching her coaches and teammates support her from the sidelines is what it's all about. Nia Dennis, one to watch!!

[@TheTrill334]

Great job baby girl . We win when we are own who we are . The music and your swag is naturally winning it. Never water down to mainstream to fit in. You did so well.

[@weasel2672]

That "Black Girl Magic" is in full force!!!! You go my Sista, 💯 % ❤ this!!

[@pebblesstone1316]

Say it LOUD !!!

[@brennapetersen8522]

First of all: the coach is a queen Secondly: I want to be her Thirdly-so proud to be black rn. Thanks, Nia and Amanda. Slay girls

[@dw1617]

Get it! Get it! She should have gotten a “10” for that spectacular display of creativity. Great job!!! Get it! Get it!

[@stevotloaded6288]

Perfect! Only issue is that it wasn't long enough! Congratulations you bodied that Nia!

[@pmf2241]

Yes, slay girl, slay!! You took my breath away! Such grace & power! You killed it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jefftroy4518]

Slay no, gay yes.

[@jazmya581]

@Zaynab bint Al-Harith oh ok so you could pull this routine off then 😒

[@thoughtprocess8730]

Yes this literally took my breath away...she did that

[@jazmya581]

@Zaynab bint Al-Harith the judges decided she did score nearly a perfect 10...you like the rest of the racists who don't feel like she should be praised because she's BLACK.

[@jazmya581]

@Zaynab bint Al-Harith clearly there was gymnastics in the routine but your hatred won't let you see that.

[@karenhenderson4843]

Speaking with HER voice - beautiful to see in a young woman. Badass moves.

[@littlegothgirl8869]

@Zaynab bint Al-Harith yes indeed. 😂 You ever heard of "stomp and shout" cheerleading? Very popular amongst black American culture.

[@angelataylor9664]

YES, to this talented young lady! Bring ALL of you to the floor. Love from Texas.

[@thuey65]

Ayy! She's a local gal. Ohio's own!

[@utbr01]

Ahhhh Yeah!!!! She worked it ALL Out!! routine was 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️not boring!! #BlackExcellence indeed. And coming out of back surgery just a few months ago! And nailing every landing and entertaining the crowd with a badass performance.. 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋 What?!?! She's got it ALL going on!! Finally some hip hop in gymnastics. Totally made it more fun and engaging for the crowd!! New standard!!

[@sheluvharvey7758]

I am so proud of you Queen, know that you have a lot of young girls looking at you especially African American baby Queens looking at you and saying, I want to be just like her or I want to do what she's doing! Continue to hold your head up high, your shoulders back and wearing that beautiful smile because you are phenomenal, a phenomenal young Queen🙏👏👏👏!

[@rathecreator4047]

Couldn't have been done any better n Couldn't have been said any better🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sheluvharvey7758]

@@rathecreator4047 Thank you so much , she is absolutely beautiful!🙏

[@elisageorge2261]

👍🏽 🙏🏽tears

[@kristibrown1164]

So great to hear music that people actually like for a change in this sport.

[@captnwinkle]

As opposed to classical? How uneducated of you

[@bigelile07]

I don't like that music 🤣

[@mittensmcghee4916]

@@captnwinkle couldn’t help your self ...could you?

[@jefftroy4518]

Nope

[@LIONESSOFZION]

Great sound

[@overcomer59]

“Ya betta watch out, ya betta not pout, ya betta not cry I’am telling ya why, Young, Black, gifted and Talented youth are comin To Town!!!!

[@debora.426]

SAY IT LOUD. MELINATORS AIN'T TAKEN NO HOSTAGES, ITTTY!

[@itsmyopinion1069]

Yes speak it into existence

[@chorika7670]

I like how her teammates are dancing on the side. Lines with her. A supportive team makes all the difference!

[@LeBronIsgLoat]

This honestly makes me the proudest I've ever felt about being ethnic! This right here has slammed open doors to so many coming behind you young lady. You should be proud of being the Rosa Parks of your generation in gymnastics. The spreading of this video will change lives past beyond our lifetimes. THANK YOU for being so brave to be yourself and for others who support who you are unconditionally around you! How much could we really achieve if we all had that support to just be who we are, instead of compromising so much of ourselves to fit in...🙏🏽😇😇🙏🏽 GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL WHO MAY READ THIS! 💃🥰😘😘🥰💃

[@allowe8064]

Outstanding!!...... Showed this to my 10yr old daughter an she wants to do gymnastics

[@jonathanjeffries6098]

Same here! To my 7 year old lol

[@oldskoolrools3087]

she could probably do almost as well right now without training...it was mediocre....but she's black, so obviously that counts more than talent in the current climate

[@elijahaustin820]

Thats what this is about 2 mi showing the younger gymnast that this is also gymnastics just mixed with Hip Hop style instead of belay!!! But let mi get back 2 my rap music lol im definitely not a gymnast I had 2 support black magic by watching tho.

[@Layla-ki7ly]

I wanted to do was this year's ago, but my parents didn't have the money.

[@ledeyabaklykova]

I see nothing ‘routine’ about her stupendously brilliant performance!

[@michellemalcolm6206]

Crying 😭 so flicking Happy this Young Lady is soooooooo awesome ❤️💛💚🖤🇹🇹🇹🇹 Tears of Joy,tears of inspiration

[@kekedream]

Take a bow sis, take that bow! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👊🏾

[@kellyparkinson8594]

They really should give credit or list Easy E/NWA "Boyz N te Hood" she performs to in this routine. I thought that was best part and good for her for choosing such an awesome compilation. The classics as well newer stuff from Kendrick Lamar. I think all routines, sports, practices should have rap playing in background. Sports soundtrack should be awesome rap compilations or mixes. Love it!

[@Sarah-ty5ev]

She is an incredible performer!! I feel so much joy watching her and all of her teammates supporting her

[@christalized10]

I love how her team cheers for her!

[@valenciashelton6229]

Ever flowing, N sync with the rhythm of your life! Excellence personified ♥️Black Gurl Magic can’t be duplicated!Loved your routine!

[@JUSTAnotherWoman]

THIS BLACK, YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY KILLED IT!!!!!! HER ROUTINE WAS VERY CREATIVE, PERFECTION, & OUT-OF-THE-BOX PERFORMANCE!!!!!!! SHE DID THAT!!!!!!! THIS IS ONE OF MANY THINGS I CHERISH, RESPECT & LOVE ABOUT MY PEOPLE!!!!!!! ****THIS PERFORMANCE IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE, EVEN WHILE OUR "FATHER" HAD US UNDER PUNISHMENT FOR "NOT LISTENING" AND "NOT FOLLOWING" HIS LAWS & STATUES; WE ARE STILL BLESS!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

[@c.michelle6036]

Makes me miss doing gymnastics but makes me smile from ear to ear showing how far we gymnasts have come. Loving it

[@cajungirl627]

Ummmmm blacknificent 😍

[@lekeashabrown9355]

Say it louder for the people in the back🗣🤸🏾‍♀️

[@nguyendailam6703]

Racist pun.

[@shimmermetimbers1531]

@@nguyendailam6703 the definition of racism is being discriminatory based on racial oppression and prejudice. So no, this is not racist whatsoever, it is just acknowledging her “Black girl Magic”. Which is a compliment. Before you go around saying stuff, research the meanings.

[@captnwinkle]

Whitnificent is better. They coached her after all

[@cajungirl627]

@@captnwinkle 4 whom?

[@Ifonlyyouknew1976]

I just love her personality and performances !! This whole performance plus her coaches and team joining in made my heart swell with joy. Great job Nia

[@abriggs656]

Very beautiful and talented you go girl!!!!!

[@ellie7589]

WOW. Just wow. What talent. Love the choreography and Dennis did this so naturally. I didn't think gymnasts were allowed to 'delay' in between tumbles so long but those delays were the BEST ONES EVER.

[@wturner614]

Wow, totally impressed. Fantastic performance!

[@jo6997]

She's AMAZING!

[@nikiegrant-harris3582]

So proud of Baby Girl🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@TonTon-ph2zm]

Nothing but perfection!!! ❣

[@yolanda5756]

😱Unbelievable!! Just magnificent! GREAT JOB!🥇

[@jefftroy4518]

Nothing like a gangsta party.

[@mariahyount6307]

That routine was EVERYTHING!!!!

[@ElleLillian]

Oh my god, I had goosebumps from start to finish. What a magnificent athlete!

[@lavoyacopes38]

Loved your routine,you make my heart ❤ sing,sending love from Baltimore,Black Girl Majic

[@zettabranch6038]

Awesome, loved it Nia 🙌🏽❤️

[@captnwinkle]

I prefer white girl magic

[@12brutalrounds87]

@@captnwinkle no one asked you fuck boy!

[@danieljones9436]

@@12brutalrounds87 no one asked you either simp.

[@yayag.8990]

@@captnwinkle no such thing😆

[@chassidybutler2550]

So proud to see her dance in truth! My baby girl loves her ❤

[@Sirach_22]

Black girl magic. Winning all month after her home state Queen sister Amanda Gorman. 🖤🖤

[@tomjoad929]

Racist

[@shimmermetimbers1531]

@@tomjoad929 the definition of racism is being discriminatory based on racial oppression and prejudice. So no, this is not racist whatsoever, it is just acknowledging her “Black girl Magic”. Which is a compliment. Before you go around saying stuff, research the meanings.

[@Sirach_22]

@@shimmermetimbers1531 thank you so much. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ouubet]

It's not Magic....To God be the Glory!!!

[@shimmermetimbers1531]

@@Sirach_22 No Problem ❤️

[@RB-ux9bh]

This brings tears to my eyes...when I consider the barriers to participation in this sport faced by African Americans...seeing this level of excellence is simply magnificent!!!!

[@lynnnelson1153]

Redefining a sport that was ALWAYS dominated by "others"!! Go Nia, Dominique, Simone, Gabby, Kyla, and Betty!!

[@c-teamtrading9690]

Sad that you would have to spoil this amazing girl's talent with a racist based comment like that !

[@lisaellis2593]

How is it racist? When we hype our own, people call us racist?!

[@roseh189]

Hear hear!

[@tinybrownin]

She is a human firecracker 🧨! When I watch her do floor the energy that flows through me is amazing. I have to fight back tears. 💙💙💙💙💙

[@islandgem6437]

Daaaaammmm!! Loved it Like only melanin can do 🙌🏾❤️

[@a.michelle6009]

🙌🏾🙌🏾♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ AND I WANT TI MENTION THE YOUNG LADY JUMPING AND CHEERING HER ON 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 ITS THE SUPPORT FOR ME 🥰

[@jackieleonard5237]

She killed it🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🤸🏾‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️

[@NKLnDime]

SUPERB music choices and musical interpretation! THE BEST AND MOST ENTERTAINING FLOOR ROUTINE EVER (IMO)!!

[@michellemalcolm6206]

Hearing steelband music 🎶🎶🎶🎶🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹❤️💛💚🖤 WOW speechless 😶 love it, love it,love it

[@lucyfraser2723]

Our Young People's Got what It Takes To Break All The Barriers, Given The SAME OPPORTUNITY AS EVERYONE ELSE!!.... The Time To Accept This Is Now!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎊HOORAY💯❣❣ Nia.... May GOD BE WITH You ALWAYS.😍

[@jasminejackson338]

WOW ON POINT THE WHOLE TIME

[@kjpontes]

She was Amazing!!! You go Nia

[@momtingz9447]

She is really enjoying herself and that’s what it’s about, passion wins it all keep it up girly 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@alexisrobinson6979]

I SWEAR THIS YOUNG BLACK QUEEN GIVES ME CHILLS EVERYTIME I WATCH HER PERFORMANCES!!!

[@taniasmith619]

Gorgeous girl, beautiful talent and a n awesome routine!!!! Hard work pays off and you danced like joy.

[@weslyn1021]

A perfect mix of creativity, talent, fun, athleticism, beauty, elegance, and technical ability!

[@lynnt.7804]

Love, respect, and proud of you from Ohio!

[@layhliajoneson1786]

Wow! ! She did an excellent beautiful performance, and I loved her. 🌹🌹🌹

[@ItsGluetimeyall]

Wow that was awesome!! I enjoyed watching her!! Gymnasts amaze me!

[@ruthildbusch6152]

This performance is beyond words. I know it's hard work, but it looks so easy. Nia Dennis is not only an excellent gymnast but also a stunning good dancer.

[@laciepachas6784]

Routines like this need to be done more often to help usher in a new era!! Huge props to her for taking the first step. All my love and support for this right here!!

[@101Queenisis]

That c walk was lovely!! Lol! Prayers for Strength, and Perseverance!

[@76adrienne]

She is amazing !! Her routines are so fun to watch

[@awayfromthechair2469]

Black is beautiful ! We are resilient 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@wdj3698]

Wao that was amazing she landed every jump!!!! I love the incorporation of the African dance .

[@larnettamauriceshade1001]

She is so amazing in every way!!!

[@msvargas2152]

Beautiful girl, Beautiful routine! So proud!❤️❤️❤️

[@zeezee-6]

She KILLED it she brought all that sauce period! And with the Crip walk WHAT!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@mikonnokim9216]

Super how she goes from fun and joy to Wow !!!!! serious perfect gymnastics. A new twist to gymnastics a serious sport requiring a high level of focus and concentration. A new bar has been set I would say. Two skills are required now .... entertainment and laser sharp gymnastics. That is a super Wow!!!!

[@JRose-ub3hd]

She is SO PRETTY, and one HELL of a gymnast!!

[@amandabanks7181]

Literally when you watch this all you can do is smile, she was amazing.

[@jefftroy4518]

Where's the stripper pole?

[@shawnahill1863]

LOOOOVE THE ENERGY, PERFORMANCE & THE COACHES, TEAM MATES HYPING THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY UP❤️🖤💚

[@nicholasandrews742]

Absolutely incredible ☺️💘 What a fun routine love it, great performance and stellar ability 😍

[@virgomoonchild79]

This is what we mean by 🖤BlackGirlMagic🖤 🖤🖤❤👑👑❤🖤🖤 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 She did that!!!! Yes Ma'am!!!!!

[@jopiemackey1081]

I love black women gymnastics 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯

[@sakinamengle4287]

That was soooo goood!!! I am loving it and her personality!!!

[@angelajohnson9344]

Awesome Awesome job!

[@gettheedgenow7079]

Beautiful doll, and oh so talented! She's a perfect 10!

[@katsimmons9997]

Get it!!! Amazing.

[@terriongreene6382]

I just love the energy they giving her fr

[@jasmine5282]

Amazing is an understatement Beautiful done she hit every move and flip perfectly with soul🤩

[@grandpatzer]

This was so much fun to watch! She is sensational, and what great teammates to have!

[@tenacious1]

That made me proud gurl😊& I loved the audience and coaches hypedness😎 You made it your own. I loved your performance.

[@jonathanjeffries6098]

Absolutely amazing routine and shout outs! Loved it

[@Soulful-me5787]

My 8 year said she cant stop watching it

[@catpurinn]

Nice. She makes a good role model for her, doesn't she? 😃

[@jefftroy4518]

No twerking?

[@Soulful-me5787]

@@jefftroy4518 that's a no no for my daughter

[@Jess-ew3tm]

She's soooo pretty!! A great dancer! A FANTASTIC gymnast she AAATTTE THIS!!!

[@moniquejohnson3855]

I love the support from her couches and peers. This was so dope!

[@brendachatman385]

Get it GURL!! 👸🏾🔥🔥

[@inarimohzel]

Black excellence at it's finest 🔥🔥🔥

[@alanwebster6394]

She took that to a whole new level.. Very Strong Work...

[@maggievada4797]

Talented beautiful black lady!

[@nguyendailam6703]

Ok racist.

[@shimmermetimbers1531]

@@nguyendailam6703 the definition of racism is being discriminatory based on racial oppression and prejudice. So no, this is not racist whatsoever, it is just acknowledging her “Black girl Magic”. Which is a compliment. Before you go around saying stuff, research the meanings.

[@captnwinkle]

And the need to mention her race why?

[@12brutalrounds87]

@@captnwinkle because we can racist bitch!

[@onelikeyouber1728]

@@nguyendailam6703 😎😇💚💙👍

[@jgriffon5084]

Wow--Nailed it ---

[@jefftroy4518]

Maybe not

[@jgriffon5084]

@@jefftroy4518 everyone has an opinion, and yours doesn’t count .