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Flau'Jae Johnson soundtracks her own milestones. Literally.
After Johnson and then-teammate Angel Reese led the LSU Tigers to their first NCAA national championship in April 2023, Johnson's song "Big 4" blasted through the American Airlines Center speakers while confetti fell.
“The fact that I’m being recognized for my music as well as my basketball at the highest level, that was a breathtaking moment for me,” Johnson told UPROXX in June 2023. “Both of my lives crossed over how I wanted it to. It was an amazing feeling. It felt like a movie.”
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That movie got another scene on Monday.
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Earlier in the day, Johnson released "WOAH," her single that was used as the WNBA's official draft-day song. By dusk, the Golden State Valkyries made her the No. 8 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Golden State then traded Johnson's draft rights to the Seattle Storm.
"CONGRATULATIONS FLAUJAE!!!!" Lil Wayne posted on X. "THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL TO SEE AND GREATLY DESERVED!! Get em FLO! 4’z up!!!!!"
Wayne has supported Johnson since early 2023.
In March 2023, the five-time Grammy winner joined Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi on ESPN's "The Bird & Taurasi Show" and said, "Flau'jae's flow game is bananas." Johnson and Wayne finally met at the 2023 Essence Festival in New Orleans that July.
By August 2024, Johnson and Lil Wayne released their collaborative single "Came Out A Beast," and the official music video has racked up over 3.1 million views on YouTube.
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Before the draft officially began, Johnson joined the ESPN broadcast to discuss her career aspirations. Chiney Ogwumike said, "I have told many people that you're gonna be the first to be in the WNBA and win a Grammy."
Johnson didn't flinch: "Oh, absolutely, and I'm glad you know."
As a hooper, Johnson earned two AP All-American and three All-SEC selections in four seasons at LSU.
Last season, Johnson was a finalist for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, given annually to the top shooting guard in the nation. The Savannah, Georgia native — she's the first person from Savannah to be drafted to the WNBA — started each of LSU's 35 games for the 29-6 Tigers.
On April 4, Johnson received a Key to the City of Baton Rouge, and April 4 will be known as Flau'jae "Big 4" Johnson Day in Baton Rouge. Now, she's off to put her stamp on Seattle.
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