Flau’jae Johnson walked across the LSU stage on May 16, graduating with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and minors in business administration, communication studies, and entrepreneurship—just weeks after her WNBA debut with the Seattle Storm.
Flau’jae Johnson’s purple cap and gown hit a big milestone on Saturday, May 16—crossing the stage at Louisiana State University after a fast-moving stretch that already included her WNBA start.
LSU shared videos of Johnson walking in her graduation attire. and another clip posted to Instagram captured her celebrating the moment with the words. “feels great to be an LSU grad.” The athlete graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies. plus minors in business administration. communication studies. and entrepreneurship.
Her graduation also triggered an outpouring of support online.. In The Shade Room Teens’ comment section, teammates and social media users filled the space with congratulations.. Instagram user @iluvvvmyaaaa wrote. “been watching her since the rap game perioddd 😍😍😍.” Another user. @iambrialexis. posted. “Definition of “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Congratulations 🤏🏽🥳🥳”.
Supporters kept pointing to her background and family pride.. @stephanielynnmal said. “Congratulations 💜💛💜💛. ” while @mz_thickness02 wrote. “Congrats Queen and I know your father smiling down on u Queen and very proud u ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.” Others chimed in with how impressive the mix of athletics and academics feels—@wristworkmylk called her “Brains. Beauty. and Talent 🔥🔥🔥 Triple Threat. ” and @dadedivasmilez added. “I love when athletes get that degree 🔥.”
Some reactions leaned into faith and her earlier entertainment journey.. @ohhhsoyouahmad asked, “Who y’all know that came from the Rap Game that got a DEGREE?. Congratulations Flau’jae ‼️‼️‼️. ” while @pictureperfectmarika joked. “Now give her a Grammy for these bars she be spittin.” @11sapphire2013 also referenced her late father. Camouflage. writing. “Camouflage will be so proud of his baby!”
Johnson’s graduation lands just one month after she officially entered the WNBA.. On April 13, she was selected No.. 8 overall by the Golden State Valkyries, then traded on draft night to the Seattle Storm.. Earlier this month. she made her WNBA debut and finished her first professional game with 12 points. two rebounds. and two assists.
The timing puts two major life chapters close together: on May 16 she received her LSU degree in interdisciplinary studies with minors in business administration. communication studies. and entrepreneurship. and her WNBA arrival only followed in the weeks before—after being picked No.. 8 overall on April 13 and traded to the Seattle Storm.
What’s next for Johnson is already being framed by the same crowd that celebrated her walk across LSU’s stage. For now, she’s leaving the graduation ceremony as a fresh LSU grad—while her professional debut moments are still fresh in the WNBA headlines.
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