The University of South Carolina Athletic Department on Sunday announced that Arina DJ of the women's basketball team has been suspended for a game for the choice of music played at the end of the game's victory on LSU on Friday.
The DJ, who goes from stage name DJ, played the song “Cut Friends” by Camphlets. The artist, whose real name was Jason Johnson, was the father of LSU player Flau'jae Johnson. Flau'jae was assassinated in 2003, about six months before the birth.
No. 2 South Carolina defeated No. 5 LSU 66-56 on Friday night for the first loss of tigers.
Flause Johnson Posted on social media A picture of DJ's Instagram account which referred to the song. He added the message, “I will take my L on the chin, but this is just bad behavior. Nun is a funny boxing that”
South carolina athletic department Written on social media The DJ's action was derogatory for LSU programs and fans and conference rivalry and emotional fan bases should enhance sports and not be used to target individual players.
“His actions were upset with Johnson and his family and were derogatory to the LSU program and fans,” the Athletic Department said. “We regret that it came to our site after a game, in which both teams have captured the national attention level that women's basketballs have earned, and we apologize to flos, her family and LSUs. . “
The DJ apologized for the choice of the song, but said that it has nothing to do with the LSU player.
“I apologize for playing cut friends instrumental in the game tomorrow,” that Said in a statement on Saturday“When my job is to have fun and ensure that I have a good time, it is not my intention to insult or humiliate anyone. Even in other sports, but I am in tomorrow's game Should not have been played.
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As CBS sportsJohnson ended Friday's game with 13 points on 6 -18 shooting on Friday, while four rebounds and a pair of assistance. LSU shot only 29.9% as a team in disadvantage.
CBS Sports reported that Johnson was the selection of one All-SEC another team for his performance during the 2023-24 season.