LSU basketball star Flau'jae Johnson is often in the news and she recently surprised her fans with her latest song, "Damaged," to which fans couldn't contain themselves over the lyrics. At Christmas, Johnson also became a source of joy for a young fan after sending her a special gift.
An Instagram story shared via @kcole87/TT captured a touching moment of a little girl's surprise and ESPNW shared the story with the caption:
"With the Flau’Jae shirt and everything? W holiday gift 👏💜 (via kcole87/TT)."
The girl reacted with overwhelming excitement after receiving tickets to Johnson’s next game. This heartfelt video quickly went viral, drawing admiration from fans:
“Not me crying! I know that’s right BIG 4 Gonna put on a show for show too.”
"Big 4 and lil 4 about to have a good time ❤️," another comment reads.
"@flaujae needs to see this 😍," another fan said.
"🙌🙌🙌 women in sports…. Can’t get enough of these stories!," another comment reads.
"😭😭 yes girl as you should!," another fan said.
"A gift she’ll never forget!!!," sone fan said.
Earlier in December, Johnson unveiled her exclusive All-Pro NITRO sneaker, a design that pays homage to her family and legacy. This player-exclusive silhouette incorporates meaningful elements such as the number “4” featured in a distinctive camo pattern, honoring her late father and renowned rapper, Camoflauge, with quotes like:
“Mama raised a beast,” and, “We worked on this.”
In other news, the rap star took fans by surprise by making her relationship with LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. public. The couple went Instagram official, and Johnson’s heartfelt post immediately caught the attention of her followers.
Flau'jae Johnson's recognition on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list
Three weeks ago, Flau'jae Johnson was named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list. This recognition celebrates her incredible accomplishments in both sports and music. At just 21 years old, Johnson has emerged as a top WNBA prospect after leading the LSU Tigers to a national championship in 2023 during two standout seasons.
Johnson’s music career has also flourished. Signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation record label, her single, "Came Out A Beast," features hip-hop icon Lil Wayne and LSU head basketball coach Kim Mulkey.
Beyond her music, Johnson’s partnerships with major brands such as Puma, Raising Canes, Meta, and Taco Bell have brought her over $2 million in NIL deals, further solidifying her influence as both an athlete and an artist. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Flau'jae Johnson’s journey began at Sprayberry High School, where she earned the title of Region 6-6A Player of the Year in 2022.
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