American rapper Toosii, born and raised in Syracuse, New York, and known for his hit single Favorite Song is going to play football! The rapper has decided to trade the mic for a few touchdowns. Syracuse revealed that a popular singer and rapper has agreed to join their Division I Football lineup. The rapper confirmed the news via a post on X (formerly Twitter).Toosii wrote:“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.”He continued, thanking everyone who had supported his dreams of going pro.“Thank you to the people who supported me as well, it never go unnoticed. To be born in Syracuse and move to North Carolina at age 12 and haven’t been back since. When Coach Fran called, I knew it was a sign from God. So with that being said, Cuse I’m coming home #COMMITTED #315baby #AGTG.”More details on Toosii playing for Syracuse footballIn August this year, Toosii hinted at his interest in playing for a Division I team. The Syracuse-born rapper tweeted:“I’m chasing history first multi-platinum recording artist to go back to school and play DIVISION I football next year I’m gonna be on somebody’s team mark my words!”The singer also joined North Carolina State’s facilities for private sessions to get in football shape.Before Toosii decided to become an athlete, he was a successful rapper, singer, and songwriter. He reached mainstream prominence after the release of his 2023 single Favorite Song.Favorite Song was released in February 2023 as the lead single of his second studio album. The song was an instant success, with 9.7 million U.S. streams upon debut, and reached number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100. It later reached the 5th position on the chart and was certified 2x platinum by the RIAA.The chorus of the song reads:“I'm on the stage right now, singin' your favorite song/ Look in the crowd, and you're nowhere to be found as they sing along/ I say, "You look good without no make-up, no lashes, even better when you wake up" (Oh, oh, oh).”Also read: "Just need Jay Crawford now" - Fans react to Skip Bayless' photo with Stephen A. Smith going viral after having dinner together in Beverly HillsAlso read: What happened with Tom Stoppard and Sinéad Cusack? Late playwright engaged in affair with Irish actress married to Jeremy Irons