Coco Gauff delighted by fans’ fashionable tribute to her namedrop in Tyler, the Creator’s song at Lil Yachty concert
Coco Gauff Reacts to Stylish Fan Tribute After Tyler, The Creator Name-Drop
Coco Gauff was delighted to see fans honoring her in style after Tyler, The Creator mentioned her in his latest song. The American rapper performed at a Lil Yachty concert in Milwaukee on February 7, where fans showcased a creative tribute to the young tennis star.
In October 2024, Tyler released his new track, “Thought I Was Dead,” as part of his album Chromakopia. The song includes a lyric referencing Gauff’s powerful serve:
“Bch, you ain’t Coco Gauff, you can’t serve me.”**
On Friday, February 7, Gauff shared an Instagram Story featuring two fans at the concert wearing green t-shirts with the song’s lyrics, including her name-drop. Clearly touched by the tribute, she acknowledged the gesture with the caption:
“So cool. We love to see it.”
She also commented on the fans’ original post, complimenting their outfits with:
“fit🔥🔥”
Previously, Gauff expressed her excitement on X (formerly Twitter) after discovering Tyler’s reference to her in the song. She shared a teaser of the track, reacting with:
“Waking up to my name being mentioned in a Tyler song… absolutely insane 🤯. Thank you @tylerthecreator #Chromakopia”
Gauff Prepares for Qatar Open After Australian Open Exit
Following her Australian Open quarterfinal run, Coco Gauff is set to compete at the 2025 Qatar Open from February 9 to 15. The WTA 1000 event, played on outdoor hard courts, boasts a $3.6 million prize pool, with the singles champion earning $597,000 and 1,000 ranking points.
Gauff is scheduled to play her first match on Tuesday, February 11, though her opponent is yet to be determined.
At the Australian Open, the 20-year-old put on a strong performance, securing straight-set victories over:
✅ Sofia Kenin
✅ Jodie Anna Burrage
✅ Leylah Fernandez
She continued her dominance with a fourth-round win against Belinda Bencic, securing a quarterfinal spot. However, her journey ended in the last eight, as she fell to Paula Badosa in straight sets.
With the Qatar Open on the horizon, Gauff will look to bounce back and add another title to her growing resume.
