“The King of Crenshaw” is a four-part podcast series that explores how the late Nipsey Hussle’s life, death, and legacy deeply impacts Black male talent in sports. The story examines his responsibility to his neighborhood as well as NBA players who are vowing to continue the marathon moving forward.

The podcast features original in-depth interviews with two time NBA All-Star, Isaiah Thomas; four-time NBA All-Star, DeMar DeRozan; four-time NBA All-Star, DeMarcus Cousins; Nipsey’s brother, Samiel Asghedom, also known as Blacc Sam; Cobby Supreme; Pacman da Gunman; J-Stone; Culture Critic, Gerrick Kennedy; former Los Angeles hip-hop DJ Devi Brown; Professor of African American studies at Penn State University, Amira Rose Davis; Executive Director of the UCLA Social Justice Research Partnership, Jorja Leap; and Councilman, Los Angeles City Council District 8, Marqueece Harris-Dawson.

All episodes will be available on August 23rd with original music by 1500 or Nothin’.