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Rapper Toosii Commits to Syracuse Football
1 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Rapper Toosii, born Nau'jour Grainger, committed to play football for SU.
- Born in Syracuse, Toosii moved to North Carolina at age 12.
- He will join head coach Fran Brown's Syracuse Orange football team.
Syracuse Orange football has gained a notable recruit in rapper Toosii, whose real name is Nau'jour Grainger. The 25-year-old artist announced his commitment to play college football for SU, marking a significant crossover between the music and sports worlds.
Grainger shared a heartfelt message on social media, emphasizing the realization of dreams and thanking supporters. He expressed a profound connection to Syracuse, his birthplace, despite moving to North Carolina at age 12. He cited a call from Coach Fran Brown as a divine sign to return.
Toosii, recognized for popular songs like 'Favorite Song,' 'Love Hurts,' and 'Love Is,' previously teased this journey by posting videos of himself practicing football. He played high school football at Rolesville High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is now set to join head coach Fran Brown's team.
