HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 16: Flau'jae Johnson attends the 2025 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
LSU basketball star and rapper Flaujae Johnson is being recognized in a major way by the city shes helped represent on and off the court.
On Saturday, April 4, LSU basketball star and rapper Flaujae Johnson received the Key to the City from East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards. The honor recognizes her impact both on and off the court, celebrating her contributions to the university and the local community, according to WBRZ. The city also officially proclaimed April 4 as “Flaujae Big 4 Johnson Day.” The day reflects Johnson’s nickname and jersey number while playing for the LSU Tigers women’s basketball.
Social media users quickly shared mixed reactions following the announcement.
Instagram user @dezexual wrote Love this for her
Another Instagram user @_d3sir33._ wrote, “I know her daddy proud fr ”
While Instagram user @jaleahkeon wrote, “A key?! wtf they got bigger ppl thats actually from here ”
Instagram user @niyaa_marie wrote, “They just handing out keys fr”
Another Instagram user @kimbowle wrote, Congratulations
While Instagram user @justmoe2.0_ wrote, “Y’all so mad in these comments lord bless yall why does someone success bother y’all this much no shes not from Louisiana but she damn sure made a name for herself there and put on for LSU she deserves stop taking people’s accomplishments and hard work away from them yall so mad yall should work on that.”
Instagram user @es1nam wrote, “As she deserves”
Another Instagram user @thaarealplayyaaa.k wrote, ATP I want a key
While Instagram user @yaagirllky._ wrote, I wanna know what shawt did fa my city ???
Johnson isnt the only artist-athlete making headlines at LSU. Recently, Baton Rouge officials, including Mayor-President Sid Edwards, welcomed rapper Toosii to the city after he enrolled at Louisiana State University. He is now listed as a freshman wide receiver for the schools football team. In an Instagram post, Edwards wrote, “Were thrilled to welcome nationally acclaimed artist Toosii to Baton Rouge as he begins an exciting new chapter playing football at Louisiana State University.”
Most recently, fans noted that Toosii was not featured on the school’s football roster.
