Aside from being an LSU basketball star, Flau’jae Johnson is also a rapper. She has made waves in the rap industry and is signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label, which means she has mingled with some of the biggest names in rap and hip-hop, not just basketball. After being drafted to the WNBA, Johnson received a shoutout from legendary rapper Lil Wayne.
Considered one of the most successful rappers in the world, Lil Wayne is worth $170 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He is a multi-platinum artist with hits like “Lollipop,” “A Milli,” and “Got Money.”
“CONGRATULATIONS FLAUJAE!!!! THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL TO SEE AND GREATLY DESERVED!! Get em FLO! 4’z up!!!!!,” Wrote Lil Wayne.
Johnson, who won the NCAA title with LSU in 2023, was one of the most-coveted players in this year’s draft, getting picked No. 8 overall by the Valkyries. However, she was traded to the Seattle Storm for the right to pick Marta Suarez in the second round. The decision left many fans baffled.
The Seattle Storm were more than happy to get the now-former LSU star, with general manager Talisa Rhea saying:
“We’re really excited how [Johnson] aligns and helps us this year, but also is going to be a really important piece for us as we’re building for the future,” she said.
Golden State Valkyries GM on Why They Traded Flau’jae Johnson
As for why the Valkyries traded Flau’jae Johnson, Golden State GM Ohemaa Nyanin stated that the franchise already had a deal with Seattle ahead of the pick but refused to elaborate further when speaking with ESPN.
“Seattle and I had an agreement to trade picks prior to any athlete selection,” she said, “I want to be super clear about the draft: This had nothing to do with Flau’jae or any specific athlete selection.”
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