With her beaming smile and charming personality, the 16-year-old Virginia native won over tons of new fans including some famous ones. Music superstars Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Ciara, Pharrell, Rick Ross, and more took to Twitter to congratulate the Team USA Olympian. I am so proud of her too.

Beyoncé wrote a letter to Gabby on her website, calling her an inspiration. Lil Wayne crowned her an “icon” and his Young Money labelmate Nicki Minaj got jealous when she retweeted Weezy before her.

“Oh wow, I tweeted about #Gabby earlier but she responds to @LilTunechi and not me? U know what? Ima fight u. I’ve had it!!!” joked the “Pound the Alarm” rapper. Gabby quickly responded, writing, “Hahaha I was trying 2find it! I PROMISE! THANK U SO MUCH! OMG IM NUMB RIGHT NOW! #SPEECHLESS.”

Read some of the supportive messages below.

Beyoncé: A huge congratulations to 16 year old Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas – wow – what a thrill to watch you take this gold! I can tell you’ve been working hard for so long – enjoy this moment, its yours. Thank you for inspiring all of us!

Lil Wayne: Glad i lived to see what Gabby Douglas did in the Olympics. Icon.

Nicki Minaj: *kisses to Gabby* what an amazing little firecracker. #USA #Olympics

Ciara: @gabrielledoug Not only am I happy 4 U. I’m happy for your family 2! The sacrifices payed off! Keep inspiring Young Girls and Women like Me❤

Pharrell: You are the future, @gabrielledoug Such a shining example of focus, persistence, and execution. And a special thx to your rock of a family.

Monica: Congratulations Gabby Douglas on your Olympic Achievements. Gymnastics Team USA u made us all proud❤

Rick Ross: Congrats Gabby Douglas. Olympic #goldmedalist

Estelle: I JUST rewatched Gabby douglass. Yo. Goosebumps. Every single turn was sharp. Clean. Perfect. Omg!!!

Timbaland: yessir bigups to @gabrielledoug u did ur thang

Justin Bieber: CONGRATS to @McKaylaMaroney @jordynmarie2013 @kyla_ross96 @Aly_Raisman @gabrielledoug on your GOLD MEDAL. #BeliebersWinGOLD #Proud

Condoleezza Rice:  ”Proud of their team gold and thrilled for Gabby Douglas and her momentous accomplishment as the first African-American to win the individual all-around gymnastics title, she adds, “These young women are full of grace and poise.”
Go Team USA!

Go Virginia!!!!

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