ESPN’s The Undefeated s is preparing for the launch of their next 30 for 30 podcast series, The King of Crenshaw. Set to debut later this month, the series will examine the legacy of the late Nipsey Hussle and his impact on the world of sports, entertainment and culture.
Los Angeles native Nipsey Hussle is known for his classic works like Victory Lap and collaborations with Jay-Z, but he is also known for his various connections to the world of sports. Throughout his career, he helped support the development of All-NBA guard Isaiah Thomas and Texas Tech basketball star Brandone Francois. He also supported Russell Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation and worked with Puma to refurbish a basketball in the neighborhood he grew up in. Not to mention, he planned to launch The Marathon Agency before his death.
The King of Crenshaw will debut on ESPN’s podcast network on August 23. It will be made available through SiriusXM, Pandora, Stitcher and various other podcast platforms.