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UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis goes viral again with routine honoring Black culture

Nia Dennis has gone viral — again.

A year after garnering massive attention for a Beyoncé-inspired floor routine, the UCLA gymnast is trending with a performance that honors Black culture and features the music of Kendrick Lamar, Tupac Shakur, Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion and Soulja Boy.

Dennis’ routine received an enthusiastic response in the building and a score of 9.95, which helped the Bruins secure a season-opening 196.15-195.95 win over Arizona State on Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.

UCLA tweeted a video of the performance, along with the caption, “This is what #blackexcellence looks like.