Michael Phelps just revealed who he was listening to at the Summer Olympics in Rio when he made the death stare that ended up “all over the internet.”
“As a music fan I’m so excited to be here,” the most decorated Olympian ever said on Sunday night at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City. He also praised “hip-hop” for being what he gets his “inspiration” from. (RELATED: Critics Said Michael Phelps Shouldn’t Carry The American Flag — He Just Won His 25th Medal)
“If there’s one things that has been constant through my entire career, it’s the motivation and inspiration that I get from hip-hop,” Phelps said. “There is no rapper today more inspiring than Future. His optimism is right there in his name.” (RELATED: Everyone Is Talking About What Beyonce Wore On The Red Carpet At The VMAs)
“Remember in Rio when I made that face that ended up all over the internet,” he added. “I was in the zone with Future’s track ‘Stick Talk’ blaring in my head phones. I might have a lot of golds but this guys got all the platinum.”