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South Carolina Suspends DJ for Playing Song by LSU Player's Late Father After Game

The university apologized to Flau'jae Johnson and LSU, calling the song choice inappropriate and disrespectful.

  • South Carolina's DJ T.O. played a song by Camoflauge, the late father of LSU player Flau'jae Johnson, after the Gamecocks defeated LSU 66-56 on Friday night.
  • Camoflauge, a Savannah-based rapper, was killed in 2003, six months before Johnson's birth; she has since pursued a music career in his honor.
  • The university suspended DJ T.O. for the next home game and stated they would provide further education on their expectations for her conduct.
  • Johnson criticized the song choice on social media, calling it disrespectful, while DJ T.O. apologized, claiming the decision was unintentional.
  • South Carolina emphasized the importance of maintaining respect in sports rivalries and expressed regret over the incident.
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