LSU Star Flau'jae Drops Music Video for 'Need You By My Side'

The basketball standout continues to balance her athletic and musical careers.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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LSU women's basketball player Flau'jae Johnson has released the official music video for her new single 'Need You By My Side.' The song is from her 2025 R&B-driven 'Flau & B' EP, which showcased her versatility as both an athlete and an artist. The video gives fans a new way to connect with her smooth, emotional sound as she steps further into her musical identity.

Why it matters

Flau'jae's dual path of excelling in both basketball and music sets her apart from most college athletes. Her continued crossover success is capturing attention in both industries, demonstrating how modern student-athletes can expand their creative vision without sacrificing competitive excellence.

The details

The 'Need You By My Side' video blends Flau'jae's personal themes with her growing catalog of music releases. After the 'Flau & B' EP, she followed up with singles like 'Got It' ft. BossMan Dlow and 'Courtside' ft. Waka Flocka Flame, expanding her range from R&B to rap. The new video gives visual storytelling to the emotional 'Need You By My Side' track.

  • The 'Flau & B' EP was released on Valentine's Day 2025.
  • Flau'jae released the singles 'Got It' and 'Courtside' in 2025.

The players

Flau'jae

An LSU women's basketball standout who is also pursuing a music career, releasing the 'Flau & B' EP and singles like 'Need You By My Side.'

BossMan Dlow

A rapper who collaborated with Flau'jae on the single 'Got It.'

Waka Flocka Flame

A veteran rapper who collaborated with Flau'jae on the single 'Courtside.'

LSU Tigers

The women's basketball team Flau'jae plays for, which has a strong 23-4 record and No. 7 national ranking this season.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Flau'jae's success in balancing her basketball and music careers demonstrates how modern student-athletes can expand their creative vision without sacrificing competitive excellence, setting a blueprint for the next generation of multi-talented performers.