LSU star Flau'jae Johnson has March Madness rap commercial stuck in everyone's head

LSU star Flau'jae Johnson is everywhere this NCAA women's tournament, and not just for her skills on the court.

Aside from leading the Tigers with 18.9 points through 30 games, the junior's career as a rapper is taking centerstage. Johnson's new commercial for March Madness features a catchy song that people can't get out of their heads.

As the tournament unfolds, here is what to know about Johnson's budding rap career.

When did her career start?

Johnson initially appeared on "America's Got Talent" as a teenager as she tried to jumpstart her rap career. She didn't win, but she advanced to the quarterfinals and kept working away at her craft.

Who is Flau'jae Johnson's father?

Johnson's career is an homage to her late father, Jason Johnson, who was better known as the rapper Camoflauge.

Her father was on the verge of breaking through before he was fatally shot in May 2003 — nearly six months before she was born.

"I feel like his legacy was cut short," Johnson told ESPN. "It was taken from him. That's why I sometimes feel like it's my duty to finish what he started."

Does Flau'jae Johnson have any music out?

Johnson signed an independent distribution deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation in 2021. The deal allowed her to tap the agency’s strategic resources while employing her own internal management team and retaining the rights to her masters through her personal label, Flauge Entertainment.

Johnson released her first single in 2020 and released her debut album, "Best of Both Worlds," in 2024. Her debut features her collab, "Came Out A Beast," with Louisiana native and LSU fan Lil Wayne.

Has Flau'jae Johnson performed?

Johnson's rap career has gained traction right as her basketball stardom has grown.

Johnson took the stage to perform at the ESPY Awards in July 2024.

Flau'jae was dropping bars on the ESPYS stage 👏 pic.twitter.com/SHl6ZuKaSQ
— ESPN (@espn) July 12, 2024

Does Flau'Jae Johnson want to be a rapper or a basketball player?

Johnson wants her other career to be taken seriously and aims to one day have an arena tour.

"Like, I'm trying to perform arenas. I'm trying to tour. I'm trying to be a real established artist. I want to win a Grammy," Johnson told TMZ Sports.

Johnson does have WNBA aspirations and recently said she hopes to play against Caitlin Clark again.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Flau'jae Johnson March Madness rap commercial on replay. Meet LSU star

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LSU star Flau'jae Johnson has March Madness rap commercial stuck in everyone's head

When did her career start?

Who is Flau'jae Johnson's father?

Does Flau'jae Johnson have any music out?

Has Flau'jae Johnson performed?

Does Flau'Jae Johnson want to be a rapper or a basketball player?

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