Flau’Jae Johnson Opens Up About Being Labeled “Too Dark, Too Tomboyish, Not Feminine Enough” While Pursuing Rap and Basketball

In a recent Instagram post, baller and rapper Flau’jae Johnson opened up about many of the derogatory things she’s heard about herself in her quest to dominate the court and establish herself in the hip-hop game.  

“Too dark. Too tomboyish. Not feminine enough. Pretty for a dark-skin girl. Not focused. Too skinny. No sex appeal. Be a rapper. Just hoop,” she wrote.  

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These are just some of the labels Johnson has had to endure. But instead of letting them define her, she is using them as fuel to break barriers.  Johnson, a standout player for LSU and previous “America’s Got Talent” contestant, admits that despite her quiet demeanor, the critique does affect her.

“Just because I carry it well doesn’t mean it ain’t heavy,” she shared in the post.

Johnson is the daughter of southern rapper Camoflauge, who was killed in 2003. As a player with LSU, she is currently in her junior year and is a possible WNBA prospect. While it’s unclear if Johnson will enter the 2025 Draft, she has inked a NIL deal with Unrivaled. On Valentine’s Day, she released her latest EP, “Flau & B,” following a string of other projects. With so much on her plate, Johnson realizes that her path is truly a unique one.

“I’m a trailblazer,” she declared. “I will not be confined by the opinions of others.” 

After sharing the transparent post, Johnson’s mother, Kia Brooks, commended her daughter’s strength in the comment section.

“My dearest daughter, you are a radiant reflection of God’s divine plan. Your beauty, talent, athleticism, education, strength, resilience, and determination make you a powerhouse. Don’t let anyone dim your light or undermine your potential,” Brooks wrote.