Flau'jae Johnson was in Phoenix over the weekend for the WNBA All-Star festivities. From performing songs from her debut album to cheering on the players from the sidelines, the LSU Tigers guard did it all.
In the middle of all this, Johnson also met with her fans and one such meeting left a lasting impression on her. The $1.2M NIL-valued (per On3) rapper had a sweet interaction with a young fan who was in tears meeting her favorite player.
In the video posted on her Instagram, Flau'jae Johnson can be seen consoling the fan who was sobbing uncontrollably. The guard wrote in the caption:
"IM TRYING TO LEAVE IT BETTER THAN I FOUND IT ! This what it is about I, not about the money, fame, or the materialistic things, it’s about INSPIRING the youth !! Being someone that they can be motivated by, all it takes is a little belief. These moments are priceless to me and this young lady has touched me more than she could ever know.
"I never thought I would be a role model to so many young girls and boys but I take on that responsibility with honor and pride, because I remember when I was their age all I needed was a little hope."
It is hard not to find Flau'jae Johnson inspiring. With her championship-winning work ethic and dedication to moving music in which she details her struggles, Johnson is the perfect role model for young girls and boys.
Flau'jae Johnson talks about the struggles of balancing two careers
Flau'jae Johnson is juggling multiple things at the same time. She is a full-time college student and an athlete on a roster that is in contention for the championship. Both of these require a lot of hard work from the guard. At the same time, she is also a full-fledged rapper.
Balancing all these can be quite hard for Johnson and she spoke about it during an interview with Cam Newton. (Start at 3:16)
"I sacrifice too for my family," she said. "And that's one of the big things that hurt me a lot because I got four little brothers. They like four or five, six. I sacrificed my time trying to pursue both, and so I know now that as I get more up in the ranks. I realize there are more resources that can help me.
"I'm learning how to adjust the time, use my time management, make sure I get my three or four workouts in my day and still go to the studio, still do press, (and) do interview. It's possible; it's just hard. That's why nobody ain't do it. That's why nobody has really been successful being a rapper and a basketball player or athlete because it's hard," she added.
In the upcoming season, Flau'jae Johnson and the Tigers will attempt to bring back the championship that they failed to defend last season. They have heavy competition from South Carolina and USC, which makes fans eager to see how the Tigers fare.
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