Flau'jae Johnson
 Johnson in 2023 | |
| No. 4 – LSU Tigers | |
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| Position | Guard |
| League | Southeastern Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 3, 2003 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sprayberry (Marietta, Georgia) |
| College | LSU (2022–present) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Flau'jae Johnson (born November 3, 2003) is an American and college basketball player for the LSU Tigers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Early life and high school career
Johnson was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia.[1] Her father, the rapper Camoflauge, was shot and killed in May 2003 in a case that remains unsolved, about six months before her birth.[2] Johnson grew up playing baseball as a pitcher and was the only girl on her team.[3] She played basketball for Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia.[4] As a senior, Johnson was named Region 6-6A Player of the Year, and she left as her school's all-time leading scorer. She earned most valuable player honors at the Jordan Brand Classic after scoring 27 points, and played in the McDonald's All-American Game.[5] Johnson was also the only girl to play in the Iverson Classic.[6] Her number was retired by Sprayberry, and she became the first girl to receive the honor.[3]
College career
Johnson entered her freshman season as LSU's starting shooting guard.[7] On November 20, 2022, she recorded a season-high 27 points, 10 rebounds, six steals and five assists in a 100–45 win over Northwestern State.[8] As a freshman, Johnson averaged 11 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, helping her team win its first national championship.[9] She was named Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Year.[10]
Music career
Johnson is a rapper and uses her first name, Flau'jae, as her stage name.[11] She was inspired to pursue a rap career to continue her father's legacy. Johnson is signed to a distribution deal with Roc Nation.[2] At age 13, she appeared on The Rap Game, a Lifetime reality show, and at age 14, she performed on America's Got Talent.[7]
Personal life
Johnson has a large social media following and is projected as one of the highest-earning athletes from name, image and likeness deals. She has endorsement deals with Puma, Meta, JBL and Taco Bell, among other companies.[12]
References
- ^ Sulkowski, Frank (March 8, 2023). "Remembering her Roots, Savannah native Flau'jae Johnson makes surprise stop at Boys & Girls Club". WJCL. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ a b Jones, Maya A. (April 3, 2023). "The fire that drives Flau'jae Johnson". ESPN. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Diaz, Cory (March 22, 2023). "Before Flau'jae Johnson thrived for LSU women's basketball, she was a baseball phenom". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Gardner, David (March 1, 2022). "In hip-hop and basketball, Flau'jae Johnson is a two-way star". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Shipp, Sonny (April 16, 2022). "LSU signee Flaujae Johnson Named MVP of Jordan Brand Classic". 247Sports. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Caldwell, Bailey (March 17, 2023). "NCAA Basketball Flau'Jae Johnson is basketball's next megastar". FanSided. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ a b Darcey, Reed (March 2, 2023). "Flau'jae Johnson has a remarkable story. You already know some of it. Here's the rest". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ Kleinpeter, Jim (November 20, 2022). "Flau'jae Johnson's breakout lifts LSU women to 5-0 in 5th consecutive 100-point game". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Tidwell, Sara (April 4, 2023). "Who is Flau'jae Johnson? What to know about LSU star's rap career, potential Lil Wayne feature". The Sporting News. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Sulkowski, Frank (March 1, 2023). "Savannah native Flau'jae Johnson named SEC Freshman of the Year". WJCL. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Samuel, Chris (April 5, 2023). "Meet Flau'jae Johnson: LSU Basketball Player & Emerging Rapper". SOHH. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Reid, Pauleanna (April 25, 2023). "How LSU Basketball Star Flau'jae Johnson Earned $2 Million In NIL Deals". Forbes. Retrieved May 2, 2023.