Rap artist Toosii is set to make a major career swing, announcing on Monday that he will join Syracuse's football team next season.The Associated Press confirmedthe commitment on Tuesday, though Syracuse has not yet announced the signing.
In apost on social media, Toosii said that Syracuse head coach Fran Brown demonstrated interest in him joining the Orange, his hometown team. Toosii, who will turn 26 before next season, was born and raised in Syracuse before moving to Raleigh, NC at age 12.
"COMMITTED. For every kid who ever had a dream, make it reality," Toosii wrote in the post. "When Coach Fran called, I knew it was a sign from God. So with that being said, Cuse I'm coming home."
COMMITTED 🙏🏽 For every kid who ever had a dream, make it reality. God's will is the way and no one can stop it not even the devil. I wanna thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ for even giving me the strength to chase what I believed when so many people told me I couldn't. Thank…pic.twitter.com/WUNyvFV4KV
— Toosii (@toosii2x)December 1, 2025
The rapper, whose real name is Na'jour Grainger, is listed as a wide receiver onRivals, clocking in at 5'9" and 165 lbs. Per Rivals, Toosii also received offers from Maryland and Sacramento State.
It is unclear whether Toosii received a football scholarship, or if he will play with the team as a walk-on.
Toosii appears set to wear No. 2 at the school, based on photos accompanying his commitment post. Per the AP, those photos were taken last weekend during Toosii's official visit to the school; during the visit, the rapper attended Syracuse's final game of the year, a 34-12 loss to Boston College.
Toosii, who began releasing music in 2019, has multiple hits under his belt. His 2023 album, "Najour" was certified gold last year, and his multi-platinum hit "Favorite Song," which went viral on TikTok, peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Toosii opened for NBA YoungBoy at several stops on the rapper's tour this past fall, and has collaborated with Wiz Khalifa, Khalid, and more.
Syracuse, meanwhile, is at something of a turning point after a 3-9 season. On Monday, the schoolannouncedthat four assistant coaches — Ricky Brumfield, Joe Schaefer, Dale Williams and Robert Wright — will not return for the 2026 season.
In a statement about the firings, Brown said that the season's results "not reflective of the high standards" he held the program to. Brown was hired by Syracuse in 2024, earning his first head coaching role after a defensive coaching positions at other schools.
