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Toosii has been on a rollercoaster of a journey as he transitions from the rap lifestyle to pursuing football and focusing on his education. After leaving his commitment to the Syracuse University football team and deciding to attend classes at Louisiana State University, he took to social media to address critics who had opinions about his decisions.
After leaving the Syracuse University football team, Toosii has been transitioning into a new chapter as a student at LSU. The switch sparked a lot of mixed buzz online. Despite the noise, he has continued sharing footage of his football training as he adjusts to his new environment.
He took to his Instagram Story to share the emotional toll the journey has taken on him behind the scenes, noting that it hasnt been easy and emphasizing his faith and personal growth.
“I wanna be transparent along this journey since I feel like so many of you are along with me on this journey. Its been taking a toll on me mentally. Not because of the criticism but because behind closed doors things havent went the way I may have planned although, thats just life. You ever wanted something so bad youd do almost anything for it? Thats how this journey has been. This journey has been a true test of faith. God has great plans and through him all is possible so I have no worries. I will say though forgive and give me grace for my mistakes as I become a better person all around. God bless everyone who supports or even hates this dream of mine. It all is used as motivation.”
Despite the mental toll, Toosi is not letting anything dim his spirit. He recently took to his Instagram Story to give fans a glimpse into his life as a new student. He shared photos of his student ID, moments playing basketball with other students, and a look inside his room. In a video of his room, Toosii captioned it, “College life [that] serious,” adding, “Yall think a n**** got it like that, as he showed just how real, raw and relatable his life can be. In the footage, his mattress was on the floor with no sheets.
Fans following The Shade Room Teens tuned in to Toosiis day in the life as a college student. Some felt he was “cosplaying” as a broke college student and questioned why a rich rapper would live that way. Others defended him, saying he deserves the full college experience. They also emphasized give grace while hes balancing family responsibilities, school, all while chasing his football goals.
Instagram user @shemarcel_ wrote, Fianc, 2 Kids at home but you at a Dorm cosplaying a struggling college Student
Instagram user @niyaleshelle added, it’s cool to get educated but all the testimonies he can save!! just go to school, enjoy yourself, graduate!
While Instagram user @lakynanmarii wrote, Coming from a REAL broke college student, please get out my face
Instagram user @saaytee wrote, What if he not as rich as we think and this his plan b
Instagram user @shaaybanks added, Yall do realize if he wants to play football he has to stay on campus 6 atleast near it
While Instagram user @chellychelsss_ wrote, That boy following his dreams and thats okay .. welcome to the boot
Instagram user @kalayaha_ wrote, If he wanna go to college and get his experience etc. what’s the big deal?? so what he’s rich with a house this is what he is choosing to do Ibs
Instagram user @m3threex added, he experiencing something he may never got the chance to, yall be so dramatic ab somebody else lives. let that bby shine
While Instagram user @callmeacenotmitch wrote, A black man tryna get his education and people wanna make jokes. Our future is cooked fr
