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Rapper Toosii Commits to Syracuse Football for 2026

AP says the commitment is confirmed, but Syracuse has withheld scholarship and roster specifics under NCAA recruiting rules.

Overview

  • Toosii, 25, announced on Dec. 1 that he will play for the Orange, posting photos in a No. 2 Syracuse uniform taken during an official visit.
  • The Syracuse-born artist, whose real name is Nau’Jour Grainger, is pausing a multi‑platinum music career that includes 2023’s double‑platinum hit “Favorite Song.”
  • He played wide receiver and returned kicks at Rolesville High in North Carolina and has been training since summer, including workouts at NC State facilities.
  • His recruitment included visits to Maryland and Duke, and reporting notes he received a scholarship offer from Sacramento State before choosing Syracuse.
  • Multiple outlets list him as a wide receiver in the 2026 class; he cited a call from head coach Fran Brown as pivotal, and the program is coming off a 3–9 season.