Olivia Rodrigo has a new old school fan.
The 20-year-old singer — who created some sweet harmonies with Sheryl Crow at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe — met Flavor Flav backstage at iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s annual Jingle Ball in Los Angeles on Friday.
The vampire artist and the 62-year-old rapper seemed to hit it off right away.
They posed together for a photo that The Surreal Life alum shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Olivia wore a black and silver metallic mini dress with a halter top.
“Some FLAVOR that is so sweet and SOUR,” the Bring the Noise artist wrote about meeting the star whose first album, Sour, won three Grammy Awards, adding the hashtag #iHeartJingleBall.
Olivia Rodrigo, 20, met Flavor Flav backstage at the KIIS FM Jingle Ball in Los Angeles on Friday
He shared a short video on social media that started with a compliment on the red carpet.
“I like your outfit,” Olivia said as she hugged the Come On Down artist, who was dressed in a gold jacket and pants.
“Let me tell you something,” the Burnin’ artist told her. “I saw your show, man. You’re dope.’
“Ah, thanks!” the Driver’s License singer replied, as he shared a high five with the Fight the Power rapper and then posed for a photo with him.
The singer – who released her second album Guts in September – has admitted that her mother, Jennifer, has a huge influence on the songs she chooses.
In an interview with The faceOlivia explained that her school teacher’s mother has great input.
‘I played all the songs for my mother. She is very important and I have to get her approval for everything,” she told the outlet.
That input led to The Grudge being included on the album.
The vampire artist and the 62-year-old rapper seemed to hit it off right away. “I like your outfit,” Olivia said as she hugged the Come On Down artist, who was dressed in a gold jacket and pants
“Let me tell you something,” the Burnin’ artist told her. “I saw your show, man. You’re dope.’ “Ah, thanks!” Olivia replied and shared a high five with the Fight the Power rapper
2024 will be a busy year for the singer and songwriter, who will be hitting the road with the Guts tour immediately after her 21st birthday in February. Opening acts include The Breeders, Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress and Remi Wolf
Olivia will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on December 9. The show is hosted by Adam Driver (pictured in New York on November 3)
“When we made it, I was like, whatever – I thought it could be a bonus track,” the former High School Musical star said.
“When my mother heard it, she was so moved that she bawled her eyes out, and not everything is like that,” the artist told the outlet.
“She certainly has her criticisms, but her reaction to it made me see the song in a new way. She’s the reason it’s on the album.’
2024 will be a busy year for the singer and songwriter, who will be hitting the road with the Guts tour immediately after her 21st birthday in February.
Opening acts include The Breeders, Chappell Roan, PinkPantheress and Remi Wolf.
The tour kicks off on February 23 in Palm Springs, CA and ends on August 17 in Los Angeles.
Olivia will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live December 9. The show is hosted by Adam Driver.
