LSU basketball star and rapper Flau'jae Johnson revealed Wednesday that she'll perform live at the 2024 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.
Johnson recently dropped her debut album, "Best of Both Worlds." The release features nine songs, including one she recorded with New Orleans-born rap legend Lil Wayne, titled "Came Out A Beast."
At the ESPYs, Johnson will also present an award. She's one of seven athletes with Louisiana ties set to be featured at the awards show, as either a nominee or presenter. Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU gymnast Haleigh Bryant are nominated for awards honoring the country's top male and female collegiate athletes.
Bryant is also a nominee for the Best Breakthrough Athlete award.
Johnson will soon begin her junior season at LSU as one of the Tigers' top contributors. Last season, she averaged 14.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game before elevating her play in time for the NCAA tournament. her 24-point, 12-rebound performance lifted LSU to a win over UCLA in the Sweet 16.
The ESPYs are set to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday on ABC.