LSU's Flau'jae Johnson issues apology for 9/11 reference in song: 'Definitely going to learn from this'
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LSU's Flau'jae Johnson drew criticism when she made a reference to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in her most recent song.
Johnson, a freshman on LSU's national title team, doubles as a rapper signed to Roc Nation.
In her remix of Latto's "Get It On Da Floor," she rapped that she was "In this 911, blowing smoke just like them towers."
When the controversy grew, she deleted the video from her Twitter account, and the school issued an apology. And Johnson took to her Instagram story to discuss the situation.
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LSU Lady Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson reacts after defeating the Virginia Tech Hokies in the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, March 31, 2023. (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)
"Y’all probably heard the lyrics in the song that I made and I just wanted to come on here and let y’all know by no means would I ever intentionally try to disrespect or offend anyone," she said Thursday.
"My whole goal in music is to push positivity and spread love. So, in no way, shape or form would I intentionally try to disrespect or offend anyone. I’m definitely going to learn from this moving forward and I just thank y’all for y’all continued support."
Flau'jae Johnson of the LSU Lady Tigers reacts after a 3-point basket in the first quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the 2023 NCAA Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center April 2, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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LSU told Fox News Digital it had spoken