She was technically on that tip before Cordae though. In her early winning days, she always appreciate her black side and let it be known to ignorant reporters. Like a poster said, once she beat Serena, it was like a shadow over her focus. Like how can she continue to push for victory when the pressure of that moment keeps her below the lap?
To some degree yes, but after Cordae she actually made public statements saying she was going to force herself to be more outspoken. Being proud of yourself is one thing and trying to improve society impactfully is another entirely