Fri Jan 31 02:20:00 UTC 2025: ## South Carolina Gamecocks Apologize to LSU, Flau’Jae Johnson After DJ Plays Deceased Father’s Song

**Columbia, SC** – The University of South Carolina’s athletics department issued a formal apology Sunday to LSU and its women’s basketball player, Flau’Jae Johnson, following an incident at Friday night’s game. The Gamecocks’ DJ, known as T.O., played a song by Johnson’s late father, rapper Camouflage (Jason Johnson), immediately following South Carolina’s 66-56 victory over the Tigers.

Johnson, whose father was killed in a shooting in 2003, expressed her displeasure on social media, calling the DJ’s actions “nasty behavior.” The DJ initially responded with an apology, admitting that while she had played the song, “Cut Friends,” at other games, it was inappropriate in the context of Friday’s game.

The South Carolina athletics department swiftly responded, stating that the song selection was “understandably upsetting to Flau’Jae Johnson and her family and disrespectful to the LSU program and fans.” As a result, DJ T.O. has been suspended for the next women’s basketball home game. The department will also conduct further education with the DJ regarding appropriate conduct.

“Conference rivalries and passionate fan bases should only serve to enhance sports, not be used to target individual players personally,” the statement read. “We regret that it came to that in our venue…and we apologize to Flau’Jae, her family, and LSU.”

The incident occurred after a highly anticipated matchup between the No. 2 Gamecocks and No. 5 Tigers, a game delayed a day due to inclement weather. The apology aims to address the controversy and ensure future events maintain respect for all involved.

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