Flau’jae Johnson recently opened up to Uproxx about winning LSU’s first NCAA Division I basketball championship this April and celebrating that win while her song, “Big 4,” filled the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
“The fact that I’m being recognized for my music as well as my basketball at the highest level, that was a breathtaking moment for me,” Johnson said. “Both of my lives crossed over how I wanted it to. It was an amazing feeling. It felt like a movie.”
Johnson joined The Baller Alert Show for its June 10 episode and was asked around the 28-minute mark why she wasn’t in the video alongside Reese.
“Angel, she loves doing videos,” Johnson said. “She’s a cute girl. You know what I’m saying? Like, that’s her thing. … So, Latto, she hit me about it, like, the day before.”
Johnson explained that she told Latto she was in Los Angeles but could still “make it happen,” leading to confusion when the video came out without her involvement.
“Her people never hit my people,” she continued. “But I had seen — she had asked Angel like a week before. You feel me? I was like, OK, maybe she really ain’t want me in the video, for real, but she had to ask me because we had kind of a relationship before, and she put Angel in it. But I was like, I didn’t really care ’cause Angel was in it, and that was a big moment for women’s basketball.”
Still, Johnson can’t help but wonder “why wouldn’t you put me in it? It just makes sense.”
Watch Johnson’s full The Baller Alert Show episode above.
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Flau’jae Johnson Asks Why She Wasn’t In The “Put It On Da Floor Again” Video
Speaking on The Baller Alert Show, Johnson was asked about why she wasn’t in the video for “Put It On Da Floor Again”. “Latto she hit me about it, the day before,” Johnson explained. “She was like ‘I want you to be in the video.’ I was like, ‘I’m in LA right now. But yeah we can make it happen.’ But we didn’t make it happen. “Her people never hit my people. I seen she had asked Angel like a week before. And I was like, ‘okay, maybe she ain’t really want me in the video for real. But she had to ask, ’cause we kind of had a relationship before and she put Angel in it. I didn’t really care because Angel was in it and that was a big moment for women’s basketball, and at the same time, why wouldn’t you put me in it?”
She continued. “It just makes sense. I did the remix, it went viral!.” Johnson did indeed remix the song. Her freestyle remix garnered a fair amount of controversy after right-wing media outlets expressed outrage that Johnson referenced 9/11 during her verse. Johnson subsequently apologized for that incident. However, Johnson doesn’t appear too upset, just a little sad that she didn’t get the chance to cameo. Maybe she can get that J.Cole collab she has previously called “her dream” instead. Follow all the latest sports and music news here at HotNewHipHop.
“I just had chills going through my body,” NCAA National Champion and Roc Nation artist Flau’Jae Johnson said of the moment Louisiana State University won as her song “Big 4” blasted throughout the American Airlines Center with confetti dancing in the air while The Tigers celebrated a historic win.
When the LSU women’s basketball team devastated No. 2 Iowa in the National Championship 102-85 in April, it marked the first time the women’s basketball team ever won a national championship.
Are you gonna rap or be a athlete if I’m still doing both why you asking meee ??!!4⃣4⃣4⃣4⃣pic.twitter.com/YuU57AA4mi
“The fact that I’m being recognized for my music as well as my basketball at the highest level, that was a breathtaking moment for me. Both of my lives crossed over how I wanted it to. It was an amazing feeling,” the young guard told Uproxx over the phone. “It felt like a movie.”
The song and moment magically aligned perfectly. “August of last year I recorded that,” she told me about the making of “Big 4.”
“We was in weight training with my team and we always played music on the aux, and my teammate LaDazhia [Williams] played this song and I couldn’t get it out of my head. I was like, “I’mma use this and I’mma rap on it.’ It just came out the way it came. I kept hearing the beat in my head and I didn’t know what it was. Once I figured out what it was, I asked LaDazhia, I’m like, what song is that? I remixed and then I made it my song.”
The 19-year-old Savannah, Georgia student-rapper-athlete credits consistency for her ability to tap into both talents successfully like a real-life Hannah Montana. “I’m a basketball player doing something that’s never been done before,” she told me.
Daughter of Jason “Camoflauge” Johnson, known for his song “Cut Friends” who passed away before she was born in 2003, Flau’jae is merely carrying the torch. Her drive and passion for basketball and music are unmatched.
“I’ve been playing basketball ever since I could walk. So, I’ve been hooping for a long time,” she said of her beginnings. “At a young age I just loved music. At six or seven, I started freestyling in the car and rapping for my mom. I always had an ear for music. Even when I didn’t really know what I was saying.”
On the court, she wears the number 4, which she revealed holds sentimental meaning. “[James] Murdock, who was a huge basketball player in Savannah, got killed and he used to hang around my father. He’s real known in Savannah and he’s hardest player to wear four,” she explained. “So, I was always four and I wear four for Murdock. Rest in peace to him.”
With so much going on in the city of Savannah, Flau’jae’s focus is something like Obi-Wan Kenobi’s — it cannot be broken.
Her basketball and rap interests are fueled by the same thing: “To want to be great,” the rising talent shared. “Wanting to be good at my craft, wanting to excel, wanting to be the best version of myself. That’s the best part. That’s what fuels everything I do. Just wanting to be the best.”
Being a college student-athlete as a freshman at a school like Louisiana State University on the women’s basketball team comes with all kinds of pressure. Pressure from not only the school but from LSU fans across the globe expecting their favorite team to show up with nothing less than a win. I had to ask her the secret to maintaining a smooth state of flow between basketball practices and going to the studio.
“Just being consistent,” she answered. “When I feel like I’m pushing on everything and I’m doing it the right way and I got a schedule lined up, that’s the best way for me to be successful in both areas. Being consistent in that makes everything on track. Me being able to create music when I’m feeling the best way is when I’m being consistent with basketball, music, working out, going to the studio. And, I’m actually doing my big one.”
Flau’jae’s “Big 4” isn’t the only song that’s catching a lot of attention, she also recently remixed Hot 100 hit “Put It On Da Floor” by fellow The Rap Game alum Latto into her own freestyle titled “Clickbait.”
“She told me that she really liked the remix that I did,” she revealed. “She wanted me to get in the video. Hopefully we can make that happen. Latto shows big love.”
Meanwhile, the video for Latto’s official “Put It On Da Floor Again” remix with Cardi B happens to feature a cameo from her teammate Angel Reese thanks to Cardi’s line “I been ballin’ so damn hard, could’ve went to LSU.” She and Reese also made a special appearance in NLE Choppa’s heartwarming music video for “Champions.”
On top of that, Flau’jae’s business-savvy partnership with Roc Nation is evidence that her formula is working.
“I own everything. I own my masters. I got creative control. That’s what I wanted. A deal where I could be in control and be able to write the narrative of how I wanted to, for my story. They understood the vision of me. A lot of people didn’t understand the vision of me being a rapper and an artist and being in college. Roc Nation understood it. They really seen what I could be in the future. I appreciate them.”
Ahead of Flau’jae’s second year as an LSU basketball player, she plans to unleash a collection of songs for an official EP.
“I got my project Basketball World dropping this summer, ‘Big 4 Anthem,’ my song with 2Rare going to drop after that. The music I got out right now, we got ‘Clickbait’ going stupid right now. I’m super excited, man. Stay tapped in.”
On May 9, LSU guard and rapper Flau’jae Johnson dropped a remix of Latto’s “Put It On Da Floor”. In putting her own style on the track, Johnson included the lyric “In this 911, blowing smoke like them towers.” The song quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons, with right-wing outlets such as Fox and Outkick very angry at Johnson for “mocking” 9/11.
The song was quickly removed from YouTube and social media. LSU put out an official statement apologizing on behalf of Johnson. “We spoke with Flau’jae this evening, and while she never intended to offend or upset anyone with her lyrics, she expressed sincere remorse for any possibility of a misunderstanding and immediately took the video down,” the statement read in part. However, the apology came from LSU and not Johnson herself.
Johnson Adds Own Apology For 9/11 Reference
DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 02: Flau’jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Lady Tigers cuts down a piece of the net after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 102-85 during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 02, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
While Johnson did not immediately respond to the controversy, she has now come out with a statement of her own. “I just want to come on here and let ya’ll know by no means would I ever intentionally try to disrespect or offend anyone,” Johnson said on Instagram. “My whole goal in music is to push positivity and spread love. So, in no way shape or form would I ever intentionally try to disrespect or offend anyone.” Despite the claims from the right-wing media, it’s clear that the 19-year-old performer did not maliciously include the include.
Johnson, who performs under the stage name Flau’jae, has seen her work thrust into a bright spotlight after LSU claimed their first-ever women’s basketball National Championship in April. She teased a collab with Lil Wayne soon after cutting the nets down. Later on in the month, she also revealed she was working on a track with DJ Khaled. LSU has stood by their SEC freshman of the year and does not intend to further reprimand her for the ill-advised bar.
Angel Reese is not the only famous face on LSU’s women’s basketball team. Freshman Flau’jae Johnson also had a starring role in the Tigers’ National Championship season. The SEC Freshman of the Year put up 11 points per game and 139 defensive rebounds as she helped give LSU a major backcourt presence. She is expected to play an even bigger role in her sophomore season.
Johnson is also a rapper, performing under the stage name Flau’jae. She already has a deal with Roc Nation and after stepping into the national spotlight, landed collabs with Lil Wayne and DJ Khaled. However, her rap prowess has landed her in some trouble. Furthermore, the university has been forced to apologize.
Johnson Adds 9/11 Line To Latto Remix
DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 31: Flau’jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Lady Tigers reacts after the 79-72 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Johnson posted a video to her YouTube channel in which she remixed Latto’s “Put It On Da Floor”. However, the freshman guard added the line “In this 911, blowing smoke just like them towers”. The bar is a fairly masterful double-entendre referencing both the iconic Porsche 911 and the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. However, many people were not impressed with the inclusion of the lyric. A number of right-wing commentators argued that Johnson was making light of the attacks.
“In this 911 blowing smoke just like those towers.” – Flau’jae Johnson.
Take a bow @LSUwbkb. A player on your team mocked those who died on 9/11 by comparing it to a Porsche. Disgusting. I know people who still struggle to sleep at night because of what they did in war after 9/11. She thinks it’s a joke.
After the backlash emerged, LSU raced to issue a formal apology. “We spoke with Flau’jae this evening, and while she never intended to offend or upset anyone with her lyrics, she expressed sincere remorse for any possibility of a misunderstanding and immediately took the video down,” the college told Fox News. “We will learn and grow from this experience together,” their statement continued. Johnson is yet to make a personal statement about the incident.
Flau’jae Johnson, simply referred to as Flau’jae, is the hottest commodity in entertainment right now. As Flau’jae Johnson, she’s one of the star student-athletes on the historic championship-winning Louisiana State University Tigers women’s basketball team. Other the other hand, as Flau’jae she is a Roc Nation signee with a budding rap career. While fans of each respective industry would prefer the entertainer to choose one over the other, on her latest single, “Big 4,” Flau’jae silences the naysayers as she raps, “Are you gonna rap or be an athlete? / If I’m still doing both why you asking me?”
Even before taking home the NCAA tournament trophy, the musician was no stranger to the spotlight. After getting her start on music reality television shows such as The Rap Game hosted by Jermaine Dupri and America’s Got Talent, Flau’jae has used her competitive edge to score big both on and off of the court.
Sneaking away from the set of an undisclosed project, I had the chance to speak with Flau’jae about her upcoming collaboration Lil Wayne, the status of her current relationship with Jermaine Dupri, her ranking of other athletes that have pursued a music career, who her dream musical collaborators are, her forthcoming project, and more.
Flau’jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Lady Tigers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 02, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The following interview has been edited for clarity and length
HNHH:First and foremost, congratulations on your championship win. Following your team’s victory, you could hear your song “Big 4” playing in the stadium. What was the feeling like holding that trophy and hearing your music play at the same time?
FJ: Oh, it was, it was an unbelievable feeling. It was a wow moment, like, ‘wow, everything is finally paying off.’ You know? The music is working. Basketball is working. Everything’s just going into well.
So, that’s not the only major moment you’ve had in the past couple of weeks. Recently, you were on stage with Kevin Gates at a show where he later was presented with the key to his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. How did that moment happen?
[Kevin gates] wanted to congratulate us on winning a national championship. He bought us out. Bought us flowers. Me and some of my teammates. I talked to him. He was just really proud of us and what everything we’re doing and how he was putting on for Baton Rouge.
Is there a possibility of you two working together in the near future?
Yeah, it definitely is a possibility. If the situation is right, we definitely can make that happen. But that was my first time meeting him and he just welcomed me with open arms.
Kevin Gates isn’t the only Louisiana native that you’ve kind of been getting kudos and praise and flowers from recently. During an appearance on ESPN, Lil Wayne showed you some love. He also shared that you two are in talks to do a collaboration together. Is it one off song? Is it a full project? What can we expect?
It’s a song right now, but I expect some heat. I mean, I’m very excited to be cooking up him. When you’re with a legend like Lil Wayne you have to make sure that you are doing your thang on the track. But I’m very excited. I want to say thank you to Lil Wayne. I want to say thank you to Coach Mulkey for throwing the alley-oop to Lil Wayne. And also Sue Bird for asking about me on ESPN and putting that together. I appreciate y’all for that.
How was your relationship with Lil Wayne developed? He has shared a story that your LSU coach, Kim Mulkey throw you that alley-oop. So how did that relationship come about?
Well, we have met yet in real life. But he knew my dad growing up in a time where they were both making music and coming up. My father was murdered but but he was popular [as a rapper] so he knew of my father. Coach Mulkey just told him like, ‘I got a rapper on my team.’ So, Coach is a real one for that. All right, love. Thank you.
That’s amazing. You’ve come a long way in your musical career not just sports. You made your musical debut on reality tv competitions shows like The Rap Game and America’s Got Talent. Could you tell me what were the best things that you took away from those two experiences?
The biggest thing that I took away from those experiences was just learning how to execute under pressure. I feel like though in those moments is a lot of pressure on you to perform right there on the spot and to get it together. So to execute under pressure. That’s a big one for sure.”
If you had to compare your experiences on both. Which of the shows did you learn the most from?
I would say when I was on The Rap Game that gave me the biggest lessons because I was young. So I was able to be open and accept whatever I was taught and I was just give you so much knowledge on how to become a superstar in a way. How to carry myself, how to record, how to talk to the media, everything that I learned to be a professional in the field is what I learned on The Rap Game. So I think that was the most important.
With America’s Got Talent, that was more of a confidence builder. Hearing Simon Cowell tell me ‘you can be a superstar’ and stuff like that really built up my confidence. So there’s like two different aspects, but I will say I learned more when I was on The Rap Game.
Have you stayed in contact with anyone from the shows? I know Jermaine Dupri is really big on trying to help a talent flourish and mentoring. What is your relationship like with him now?
Actually, I just hit him. I was like, ‘We gotta mess the internet up.’ People would love to see me and him have something [in the works]. He produced a hit for me and make it all come back [full circle]. I told him, ‘That would be dope.’ I just talked to him on Easter. So we’re trying to figure that out.
Going back to where it started!
And I think that’s why it’s gonna be so cool. I feel like it’s gonna be a big moment for the culture. I think that for everything that I’m doing, it’s gonna put the pieces together. It’s gonna be a great reunion for all The Rap Game fans to remember. Because, I mean, we had the show had the world on lock, you know, I’m saying when that show was on the air. So I think it’d be great for the community.
Speaking of community, we’ve build one of your own. Releasing several projects over the last few years. Tell me about your growth in music. Where are you at right now? What are you being inspired by?
I make another hit every day. And the songs are so different. I don’t know what time I want to put these songs out because they get so much better and they just so good. It take a lot of hard work right now. It’s probably the hardest time because I have so much going on. I’m in school, I got the NIL deals every week. I still gotta be in the studio. I got to work with this producer. So it’s a lot right now. You know what I’m saying? But I just have to get back disciplined in my schedule.So I can make sure that everything is going according to plan. So that when it’s time for the summer, I’m able to turn up.
And what do those summer plans consist of? Are we getting another single? A visual? Are we getting a tour because you light up those stages?
I do light up the stage. I have a lot of new fans that want to meet me. So I’m not going on tour per se, on my own tour this summer but I will be doing like a lot of shows. I want to start doing meet and greets so I can meet my fans at those shows and things like that in those cities. So that by the time its ready for the tour, they can say, ‘I met her. I love her music.’ So I think I think that this summer is gonna be full of bookings.
You said that you’re working in the studio. Do you have a tentative rollout for maybe what’s next like an EP or are you going full length this time?
Usually, I do a four-song EP, but I’m like ‘man four songs enough to tell the story that I want to tell,’ you know what I mean? So I think I’m gonna do like a six or seven-song EP, this summer. It’s coming real soon we’re getting the rollout ready to visual was ready and man, it’s gonna be one to remember I could promise you that.
Flau’jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Lady Tigers drives the ball against Kate Martin #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 02, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Will we see any guest verses from anybody?
There is actually gonna be some features. I don’t typically do features, I take pride in myself not collaborate with anybody because I want people to know I can stand on my own, I want people to know, ‘This girl can really rap.’ But some of my friends are on there. We’re trying to get a big feature on there as well. So hopefully we’ll make it happen.
Outside of your upcoming collaboration with Lil Wayne, who are your other dream collaborations?
Probably Adele. I love Adele. That would be different, but I love it. I really do love Rod Wave. Those are my top two. I really love them. J. Cole as well. He’s the greatest of all time to me.
It’s ironic that you mentioned J. Cole because he is both and athlete and a musician. So it only makes sense.
It makes sense.
That’s the center of your partnership with JBL.
I think that is really important you don’t put athletes in a box. They can do music too. You know what I mean? Like I’m getting to do both of the things I love. I have a NIL deal with JBL. I’m a JBL artists in basketball and music. They go hand in hand. So I’m going to court I got my JBLs on my hand you feel me. So I think that being multiversed. Doing different things is very important as an artist and as a basketball player.
If you had to play a game of one-on-one against J. Cole, Love & Basketball style, for a guest verse, who’s winning?
That’s gonna be me. I gotta do what I gotta do.
During your time on the All-Star Season of America’s Got Talent,you said when you initially stepped into rap music you were looking to continue the legacy of your late father. Now, you want to build on your own legacy. So my question to you is, what does your legacy look like? What do you want your legacy to be remembered as?
Doing something that nobody’s ever done before. And I feel like I’m on that path to greatness. My legacy is going to consist of me being the first being a pioneer in the space that nobody has touched on. Just being an athlete. Being a basketball player. Being an entrepreneur all at one time at the highest level. I think me exemplifying that is a form of true greatness. And so that’s what that’s what I want my legacy to consist of. And that’s the light that I want to step into, regarding what I’m doing.
Angel Reese – collegiate basketball star, professional trash talker. There are so many reasons that the LSU junior has been in the news lately. She set an NCAA record for single-season double-doubles. She led LSU to their first-ever women’s basketball National Championship. She beefed with the Bidens about the response to her conduct in the National Championship Game. Angel Reese is the face of college basketball right now. There is no one bigger than her.
But she’s not the only LSU star shining right now. Two of her teammates were just drafted into the WNBA. And then there’s Flau’jae Johnson. Johnson won SEC Rookie of the Year for her performance at LSU alongside Reese and company. She’s also a musical star in her own right and is currently working on collab with Lil Wayne. From team leaders to future stars, LSU’s players have truly put themselves on the map.
In a seemingly neverending tour of music and sports royalty for LSU’s stars, DJ Khaled was the latest figure to link up with them. A post on the rapper’s Instagram with the caption “Bless up and congrats” showed him meeting both Angel Reese and Flau’jae Johnson. It’s yet another big name throwing vocal support behind not just women’s sports, but players who have had to battle adversity and criticism in recent weeks. If the support carries over into next season, expect star-studded crowds at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Regardless, LSU’s stars are capitalizing on a wave of support from some of the biggest names out there.
Additional context about the meeting could be found on Johnson’s Instagram. In a post of her own, Johnson wrote “Wow, God Doing His Big One… Flaujae X @djkhaled coming soon”. This indicates that it was not just a social link-up, but a business meeting for the young rapper. Along with collab with Lil Wayne, Johnson’s track Point Of View recently surpassed 200,000 views on YouTube, according to her most recent Instagram post. A meeting with an industry giant like Khaled speaks to big things in the works for Johnson and the rest of her LSU cohort.
Flau’jae Johnson of the LSU women’s basketball team says that she’s got a collaboration with Lil Wayne on the way. The star Tigers guard confirmed the feature during a tweet celebrating her team’s National Championship victory on Tuesday night.
“Imagine Winning A National Championship Your FRESHMAN Year! Then Getting A Lil Wayne Feature Right After ??! What is life,” she said in the tweet. Fans were excited about the news in her replies. One wrote: “CAME A LONG WAY FROM THE RAP GAME, that freestyle u did not too long ago told me u can really be a star and rep yo pops. Keep doing yo thing on and off the court cause u a baller too!!” Another joked: “I can hear that lighter flicker now…”
Flau’jae Johnson Celebrates LSU’s Championship Win
DALLAS, TEXAS – APRIL 02: Flau’jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Lady Tigers cuts down a piece of the net after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 102-85 during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 02, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Wayne had previously mentioned wanting to work with Johnson on music during an interview on the broadcast of ESPN’sThe Bird And Taurasi Show. Johnson shared that clip in her post. “Actually, me and Flau’jae, we’ve spoken, but we about to connect musically soon,” Wayne said as LSU’s Final Four matchup against Virginia Tech played. “That’s shoutout to Miss Kim [Mulkey] too. Because Kim told me, ‘you must do something with my girl Flau’jae.’ I was like ‘say less.’” The host of the interview added: “Flau’jae is about to have a legit music career. I’m so proud of her.”
LSU ended up defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 102-85 on Sunday. Drama quickly ensued for the winning team after Angel Reese taunted Iowa’s Caitlin Clark after the game. Several media pundits caught backlash for labeling the move “classless,” including Barstool’s Dave Portnoy. Clark has since spoken out in defense of Reese, telling ESPN, “We’re all competitive. We all show our emotions in a different way. You know, Angel is a tremendous, tremendous player. I have nothing but respect for her. I love her game.”
Flau’jae Johnson Teasing A Lil Wayne Collaboration
Imagine Winning A National Championship Your FRESHMAN Year! Then Getting A Lil Wayne Feature Right After ??! What is life pic.twitter.com/38TinB05Ja
With nearly thirty years in the game, Lil Wayne has earned his spot as a hip-hop heavyweight track by track. But the success hasn’t gone to his head. If anything, it is a constant reminder to use his platform to shine a light on the next generation of musical talent. His latest collaboration in the works will do just that, as the Louisiana native plans on jumping into the studio with Louisiana State University’s basketball star Flau’jae Johnson.
This is by no means a random venture. The pair bonded over their love of basketball, Wayne even Facetiming the current national champion on her big win. But just as the student-athlete balances her obligations with the team, she pushes herself just as hard when it comes to her rap career.
During Lil Wayne’s appearance on ESPN’s The Bird And Taurasi Show, when asked did he ever connect with Flau’jae, he replied, “Actually, me and Flau’jae — we’ve spoken,” before adding, “But, we’re about to connect musically soon. So, be looking out for that.”
“And shout out to Miss Kim too,” referring to the head coach of LSU’s women’s basketball team. The Young Money boss said, “Miss Kim told me, ‘You must do something with my girl Flau’jae.’ I was like, ‘Say less.’” The host added, “Flau’jae is about to have a legit music career. I’m so proud of her.”
Responding to the clip, Flau’jae tweeted, “Imagine winning a national championship your freshman year! Then getting a Lil Wayne feature right after?! What is life.”
Imagine Winning A National Championship Your FRESHMAN Year! Then Getting A Lil Wayne Feature Right After ??! What is life pic.twitter.com/38TinB05Ja
No further information has been released regarding the collaboration, but we’re sure the duo will share more information once it is ready to hit streaming platforms.
The Louisiana State University Tigers women’s basketball team is dominating the headlines. Yesterday (April 2), after winning the NCAA tournament championship, several players, including Angel Reese, as well as the head coach Kim Mulkey, was thrust into the spotlight. However, there’s another breakout player that was already in the limelight prior to joining the team, but for another reason.
Guard Flau’jae Johnson was killing it on the mic before she ever found success with a basketball. Known musically known as Flau’jae, the Savannah, Georgia native has simultaneously maintained her athletic career with her passion for music. Flau’jae was featured on season three of the reality music competition show The Rap Game hosted by Jermaine Dupri, earned the first gold buzzer on America’s Got Talent for rap, and is currently signed to Roc Nation.
LSU Freshman Guard Flau’ Jae Johnson Is Not Just A Rising Star On The Court She Also Has A Record Deal With Roc Nation, She Became The First Rapper To Receive A Gold Buzzer On America’s Got Talent. And Now She’s A National Champion With LSU.Flau’Jae never got a chance to meet her… pic.twitter.com/ik8iWFVCa0
As her team celebrated their championship victory in the stadium you could hear Flau’jae’s song “Big 4” playing over the stadium’s speakers. When asked about her feelings by sports journalist Autumn Johnson, Flau’jae declared, “They just played my song while I’m holding the national championship trophy. Quit playing with me, man.”
Are you gonna rap or be a athlete if I’m still doing both why you asking meee ??!!4⃣4⃣4⃣4⃣pic.twitter.com/YuU57AA4mi
That’s not the only rockstar moment, the hooper has also received compliments from Lil Wayne, who also Facetimed her after one of the team’s victories to congratulate them on their performance.
As for whether her future plans will focus solely on basketball or her music career, Flau’jae’s answer lie in her song’s lyrics, “Are you gonna rap or be an athlete / If I’m still doing both why you asking me?”
