Rapper Toosii commits to Syracuse, will step away from music to play college football

WASHINGTON — Syracuse football landed an unlikely new recruit on Monday in platinum-selling rapper Nau’Jour “Toosii” Grainger.

Grainger, a 25-year-old Syracuse native, announced that he plans to join the Orange as part of its 2026 recruiting class.

“To be born in Syracuse and move to North Carolina at age 12 and haven’t been back since,” he wrote. “When Coach Fran called, I knew it was a sign from God. So with that being said, Cuse I’m coming home.”

Grainger played high school football prior to launching his music career, which has included multiple RIAA certifications and millions of listeners across streaming platforms. His 2023 TikTok viral hit “Favorite Song” went double-platinum and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In August, Grainger publicly said he was pausing mus