The 2026 WNBA draft class featured immense talent on the floor, with multiple championship players, MOPS, and impactful stars looking to enter the pro world. But there is one unique talent that separates Flau’Jae Johnson from others: singing.
The rapper reached a respectable level in her singing career and even earned a Golden Buzzer in the America’s Got Talent show before switching to basketball. Johnson knew her responsibilities in her final season with the LSU program and delivered for the side. Now, entering the professional world, the 2023 NCAA Champion will be looking to make an even bigger impact.
Flau’Jae Johnson’s Incredible Journey As Rapper And As WNBA Top Pick
In 2018, at 14, the daughter of the late Savannah rapper Camoflauge stepped onto the AGT stage to perform her original song “I Can’t Lose,” a rap about her life and her father’s tragic death. Her authenticity and flow earned her a standing ovation from all judges and ultimately the Golden Buzzer from guest judge Chris Hardwick, securing her a spot in the live shows.
The player decided to keep her father’s legacy alive and even performed with top rappers. Just before the draft, she performed a collaborative single featuring Cindy Blackman Santana and others, celebrating her identity as a female powerhouse in both sports and music.
Her major track features Lil Wayne, which she performed at the ESPYs. The song samples “Don’t Make the Good Girls Go Bad” and serves as a high-energy anthem for her LSU career.
Seven years ago, Flau’jae Johnson was a 14-year-old rap star on America’s Got Talent, earning a Golden Buzzer from Chris Hardwick in 2018.
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Also on the basketball front, she kept the ‘fire’ alive as she was an explosive scorer for the side, helping the side win the 2023 national championship and consecutive Sweet Sixteen appearances.
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Just before the NCAA Tournament, the player opened up on her balancing act with music and basketball.
Flau’Jae Johnson Strikes Perfect Balance Between Music And Sports
Banking on her popularity as a rapper and as an athlete, the player earned many high praises and also high-value NIL deals. Yet she is focusing on her basketball career at the moment and recently spoke about balancing two different worlds.
“I’m no fool. Basketball is paying the bills right now. I don’t have a No. 1 hit yet,” Johnson said in a recent interview.
Fans in Baton Rouge love the 22-year-old star and recently honored Flau’Jae Johnson with a special recognition, showing their affection for the star rapper and basketball player.