Rapper Toosii Joins LSU Football as Freshman Wide Receiver

The chart-topping artist will look to make his mark on the field for the Tigers.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:27pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a football player in mid-catch, with the sharp, overlapping planes and vibrant colors of the LSU Tigers' uniform creating a dynamic, abstract representation of the sport.A cubist interpretation of a LSU Tigers wide receiver making a play, reflecting the unique path Toosii has taken from the music industry to the college gridiron.Baton Rouge Today

Rapper Toosii, known for hits like "Favorite Song" and "IDGAF," has been added to the Louisiana State University football roster as a freshman wide receiver. The 26-year-old, whose real name is Nau'Jour Grainger, initially played high school football in North Carolina and was previously committed to play at Syracuse before enrolling at LSU in March 2026.

Why it matters

Toosii's addition to the LSU football team is an unusual and intriguing move, as he could become one of the first multi-platinum recording artists to play Division I college football. His transition from the music industry to the gridiron will be closely watched, both for his potential impact on the field and the broader implications for the intersection of sports and entertainment.

The details

According to reports, Toosii has been participating in early practices with the LSU Tigers and will wear the number 89 jersey as a wide receiver. The rapper initially planned to play football at Syracuse but those plans did not materialize. After enrolling at LSU in March 2026, he was added to the Tigers' roster and is now looking to make his mark on the field for the storied college football program.

  • Toosii was initially committed to play football at Syracuse Orange football in late 2025.
  • In March 2026, Toosii enrolled at LSU and was added to the Tigers' football roster.
  • Toosii is currently participating in early practices with the LSU football team.

The players

Toosii

A 26-year-old rapper known for chart-topping hits like "Favorite Song" and "IDGAF" who has now joined the LSU football team as a freshman wide receiver. His real name is Nau'Jour Grainger.

Sam Leavitt

The quarterback for the LSU Tigers football team, who was seen throwing a pass to Toosii in a video shared by WAFB 9 news.

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What they’re saying

“If nobody told me, I'm PROUD of me, Geaux Tigers”

— Toosii, Rapper and LSU Freshman Wide Receiver

What’s next

Toosii will continue to participate in practices and workouts with the LSU football team as he looks to earn a spot on the roster and potentially contribute on the field during the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Toosii's transition from the music industry to college football is a unique and intriguing move that will be closely watched. If he is able to make an impact on the field for LSU, it could open the door for more high-profile artists to pursue opportunities in collegiate sports.