Why Coco Gauff’s appearance in Gunna’s ‘Pop It’ music video is much more than a serve

Her role in rapper Gunna's “Pop It” video emphasizes her celebrity across music and fashion as much as tennis.

The Athletic

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:01 AM

Key Things to Know

Coco Gauff made a high-profile cameo appearance in the music video for rapper Gunna's song 'Pop It.'
The video was directed by Spike Jordan and filmed on a red clay tennis court in Atlanta.
The article views Gauff's appearance as part of a wider trend of young tennis players expressing individuality beyond the sport.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Coco Gauff stars in the music video for rapper Gunna’s new song "Pop It," directed by Spike Jordan and released on October 9. Filmed in Atlanta on a custom red clay court, the video features the 22-year-old American tennis star hitting serves while wearing Miu Miu attire, marking her highest-profile foray into the entertainment industry.

The article highlights how Gauff's cameo exemplifies a broader trend of young tennis stars expressing their personal style and cultural identity outside the sport's traditional norms. The video's release also came shortly after Gauff withdrew from the Wuhan Open due to fatigue following online racial abuse at the China Open.

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Why Coco Gauff’s appearance in Gunna’s ‘Pop It’ music video is much more than a serve

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