🏈 The Gutter Report: Toosii Suits Up for College Football
From Billboard charts to Sacramento State’s roster — the rapper just revealed his next chapter.
Toosii — government name Nau’Jour Lazier Grainger — is stepping off the stage and onto the field. At 25 years old, the platinum artist behind “Favorite Song” just announced that he’s accepted a Division I football offer from Sacramento State University, home of the Hornets.
📝 “Man the Lord is powerful… Blessed to receive an offer from Sacramento State.” – Toosii, announcing his D1 football move.
For fans who only know him as a melodic rapper, this might sound left field. But Toosii was a standout on the gridiron back in Raleigh, North Carolina, before music consumed his life. Now he’s circling back to that first love — this time with a D1 program putting their faith in him.
What Toosii Said
The announcement wasn’t cocky, it was spiritual.
“Man the Lord is powerful.”
“Blessed to receive an offer from Sacramento State.”
“Thank you and big shout to Head Coach Brennan Marion and Coach C.J. Pollard.”
“This don’t even feel real, man. I’m speechless right now. I don’t even know what to say.”
🔥 “This don’t even feel real, man. I’m speechless right now.” – Toosii
It’s not about flexing stats — it’s about gratitude.
Why This Matters
This ain’t your typical athlete-turned-rapper story. It’s the reverse: a rap star risking criticism to chase a dream that most of the world counted out.
At 25, Toosii is older than most incoming players. NCAA eligibility questions, the grind of balancing music with practice, and getting his body game-ready after years away from competitive football all hang in the balance. But this move is a reminder — sometimes the world will try to box you in, and sometimes you just refuse to fit.
📣 The 25-year-old rapper turned athlete promises: “Next year I’m gonna be on somebody’s team, mark my words!”
For Sacramento State, it’s free headlines, new fans, and a recruiting spotlight. For Toosii, it’s legacy — proving he can thrive outside the booth.
The Bigger Picture
We live in an era where artists chase every lane: podcasts, liquor brands, fashion collabs. But strapping up and playing D1 football? That’s different. That’s hunger. That’s risk.
Toosii already said months back, “Next year I’m gonna be on somebody’s team, mark my words!” He made good on that promise. Now the only question is — will he suit up this season, or will the Hornets keep him in the chamber for what’s next?
Good morning and Godspeed.
— Elliott Carterr
📺 YouTube: LFTG Radio
