Flau’jae Johnson Sends Clear 5-Word Message After Coco Gauff’s French Open Update

Flau’jae Johnson is the only constant for Kim Mulkey’s LSU side this year while the seasoned coach tries to rebuild the storied program. She has been at LSU for the last three years and her loyalty hasn’t wavered for even one bit, even after WNBA draft expectations this year. She returned to the college where she won the 2023 National Championship, one of the highlights of her storied career.

Johnson had a special supporter for the 2023 National Championship, as tennis phenom Coco Gauff also supported the LSU and celebrated after their win. Gauff supports LSU because her father is from New Orleans and is mutuals with Johnson. Now, it’s Johnson’s turn as Gauff is in the final of the French Open for the second time.

Gauff, the No. 2 seed, dismantled Lois Boisson 6-1, 6-2 and moved ahead. Johnson was quick to congratulate her as she flatly wrote, “I mean she is her ofc.”  while reposting a post from the Women’s Tennis Association. Johnson has been a longtime tennis fan, hyping up legend Serena Williams and also giving her daughters a signed jersey last year.

But it’s not only Williams she was a fan of, as Johnson is also supporting the next generation of tennis, Coco Gauff. Even after going up against the largely unknown Boisson, Gauff was dialed in and dominated her in front of her home crowd. It’s not the first time Johnson has professed love for Gauff, as she congratulated her when she became the first American woman to win the China Open since the legendary Serena Williams in 2013. Johnson tagged the tennis star in a post on Instagram and added her song, ‘Came Out A Beast,’ while calling Gauff a ‘Great.’

Coco Gauff, the tennis phenom, has her own ties to basketball—not just through admiration but family as well. Her father, Corey Gauff, played college basketball at Georgia State University, shaping much of her athletic mindset. She also shared a fangirl moment during last year’s Olympics when she stood with LeBron James at the Olympics, which showed that she is a true basketball and LeBron James fan. Coco keeps a close eye on NCAA games, especially LSU, where her favorite player, Flau’jae Johnson, shines on the court as well as in the music world.

The Unique Reason Johnson came to LSU

Flau’jae Johnson was a star before college. She was the Region 6-6A Player of the Year, her school’s all-time leading scorer, the MVP of the Jordan Brand Classic with 27 points, and a McDonald’s All-American. With that résumé, she could have gone anywhere, but she chose LSU. It wasn’t just for legendary coach Kim Mulkey or the program’s success. The reason went beyond just her basketball.

Johnson is not just a hooper, she is also a podcaster and a rapper. In July 2024, Flau’jae launched her podcast, Best of Both Worlds, in collaboration with Overtime. This platform allows her to delve into conversations about sports, music, and culture, reflecting her multifaceted identity. Along with podcasting, she is also a rapper, having released an album named ‘Best of Both Worlds,’ with features from Lil Wayne,2Rare and NLE Choppa. So what Kim Mulkey offered her was an opportunity to explore both music and basketball as potential careers.

“We sold her, ‘Hey, you can do your rap and also play basketball,’” Mulkey said. “A lot of people didn’t offer that to her. They didn’t think she could do it.” 

Mulkey and Co. believe that Johnson can manage both and for her, she has the opportunity to rap her heart out as well as play the sport she loves. She also recently shared a throwback post of her America’s Got Talent (AGT) experience at the young age of just 14, which she got into mainly because of her father.

Jason Johnson was a rap musician who performed under the name Camoflauge, who died after 6 months of Flau’jae’s birth, as he was shot and killed. His case remains unsolved. So there is an emotional connection there and she might even choose to be a full-time rapper after college, as she is doing pretty well on that front too. We can conclude that Flau’jae Johnson’s life extends far beyond the basketball court. While she is a rising star in NCAA women’s hoops, her world is a blend of passion, performance, and purpose.

Whether she is spitting bars in the studio, hosting meaningful conversations on her podcast, or tuning in to tennis matches featuring stars like Coco Gauff, Johnson embraces the full spectrum of her talents and interests. Her ability to balance elite athletics with artistic expression, all while navigating the spotlight with authenticity, makes her one of the most dynamic and multidimensional figures in college sports today.