{"id":710321,"date":"2026-06-02T16:09:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/710321\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T16:09:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:09:17","slug":"wnbas-flaujae-johnson-wants-a-rihanna-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/710321\/","title":{"rendered":"WNBA’s Flau’jae Johnson Wants A Rihanna Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"

WNBA rookie sensation<\/a> and recording artist Flau\u2019jae Johnson is making waves on and off the court, and her latest interview revealed one dream collaboration that sits at the top of her wish list: Rihanna.<\/p>\n

During a conversation with sports journalist Landon Buford, released on June 1<\/a>, the Seattle Storm guard<\/a> opened up about the music currently dominating her playlist. While discussing her favorite songs of the season, Johnson surprised some fans by choosing Rihanna over one of hip-hop\u2019s biggest names.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like, I love Drake, but I like Rihanna,\u201d Johnson told Buford. \u201c\u2018Kiss It Better.\u2019 That\u2019s my song of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The admission highlighted Johnson\u2019s appreciation for Rihanna\u2019s catalog as she navigates a pivotal year in her career. The former LSU star is balancing life as a WNBA rookie while continuing to establish herself in the music industry, a path she has pursued for years alongside basketball.<\/p>\n

Johnson\u2019s selection of \u201cKiss It Better<\/a>\u201d reflects her admiration for one of Rihanna\u2019s most celebrated records. The song remains a fan favorite nearly a decade after its release and continues to showcase the emotional depth and vocal versatility that helped make Rihanna a global superstar.<\/p>\n

WNBA\u2019s Flau\u2019jae Johnson Is Ready For A Rihanna Collaboration If The Pop Icon Is Up For It<\/p>\n

However, the interview\u2019s most memorable moment arrived when Buford asked Johnson whether she would be interested in collaborating with the Barbados-born icon.<\/p>\n

Johnson didn\u2019t hesitate. \u201cHell yeah, if RiRi wants to do a song,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The enthusiastic response underscored both her confidence and her respect for Rihanna\u2019s influence. For Johnson, who has steadily built a reputation as one of sports\u2019 most promising crossover talents, a collaboration with Rihanna would represent a major milestone.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The moment also reflected Johnson\u2019s growing ambitions beyond basketball. While she continues to develop as a key piece of the Seattle Storm\u2019s future, she remains committed to expanding her presence in music.<\/p>\n

For now, Rihanna may be the soundtrack to Johnson\u2019s season. But if the young star has her way, the two could one day share more than just a playlist\u2014they could share a record.<\/p>\n