LSU’s Basketball Star Flau’Jae Johnson: A Rapper and the Highest-Earning Women’s NCAA Tournament Player

LSU’s women’s basketball team has made a strong debut in their national championship bid against Iowa on Sunday, breaking an NCAA tournament record for most points scored in the first half. Securing a 59-42 lead at halftime, the Lady Tigers have earned high praise from fans and commentators alike, with Jasmine Carson’s performance drawing particular attention. In addition to Carson’s success, LSU freshman guard Flau’Jae Johnson is also making waves both on the court and as a successful rapper signed to Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation.

Johnson’s Dual Career as a Rapper and Basketball Athlete

Flau’Jae Johnson is following in the footsteps of her late father, Camoflauge, a rapper who was shot just over five months before she was born. At 19 years old, Johnson is a talented musician who has signed deals with several major players in the music industry. In addition to her successful rap career, Johnson is a four-star basketball recruit who has quickly become a key player for LSU.

As the first McDonald’s All-American to be recruited to LSU’s Lady Tigers’ program, Johnson has already started every game since joining the roster. Under coach Kim Mulkey’s leadership in her second year with the team, Johnson has helped contribute to the Lady Tigers’ impressive 33-2 record.

Johnson as the Highest-Earning NIL Player in Women’s NCAA Tournament

In recent years, college athletes have become eligible to sign name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals that allow them to earn money for their popularity and endorsements – and Flau’Jae Johnson is doing just that. She is currently the fourth-highest-valued women’s basketball player at an estimated $669,000 annually.

Johnson’s deal with Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s label, affords her representation in a marketing capacity that can secure more NIL deals. In addition, Roc Nation can distribute Johnson’s music on all streaming platforms, while she owns all the master tapes.

Johnson’s Success as a Rapper

Johnson’s rap career has been developing for a long time. She debuted her talents on the third season of “The Rap Game” at age 13 and also appeared on “America’s Got Talent,” receiving both the golden buzzer and four standing ovations before being eliminated in the quarterfinals. Today, she boasts 17,489 monthly listeners on Spotify and 144,000 YouTube subscribers.

Johnson’s latest song, “Big 4,” was released in January 2023, adding to her growing discography. Fans are excited to see where this rising star will go next – both on the court and in the music industry.

As LSU’s women’s basketball team continues their impressive performance in the NCAA tournament, fans are keeping an eye out for Flau’Jae Johnson, who is making waves as one of the highest-earning women’s college basketball players and a successful rapper signed with Roc Nation. Whether she is dominating on the basketball court or entertaining crowds with her catchy lyrics and infectious beats, it is clear that Johnson is a force to be reckoned with.

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