Podcasts
Rhoden Fellows
Keion Cage and producer Kianah Robinson-Chery and welcome everyone to the Tre Way episode
On this week’s episode of the Rhoden Fellows podcast, host Keion Cage and producer Kianah Robinson-Chery and welcome everyone to the Tre Way episode. They discuss with their guest Alexis Davis the first week at Hampton, hot new music from Kanye, Drake and Chloe Bailey, and HBCU football.
Black History Always
Black History Always: Discussing The Impacts Of The Work Of Two Different Rappers
Clinton Yates chats with two Undefeated colleagues about their works chronicling two different rappers and their impact well beyond what came out of the speakers. First, David Dennis Jr. discusses his article on former No Limit rapper Mac Phipps, recently given clemency after serving 21 years in prison for a murder he says he didn’t commit. Then, Justin Tinsley comes on board to discuss “King of Crenshaw,” the podcast collaboration with 30 for 30 telling the story of Nipsey Hussle and the impact he continues to have more than two years after his 2019 murder.
Rhoden Fellows
Scientist Crichanni Watson to discuss students returning to campus.
This week on the Rhoden Fellows: HBCU 468 podcast, hosts Cayla Sweazie, Alexis Davis and producer Calvin Sykes are joined by biological scientist Crichanni Watson to discuss students returning to campus. They also share their thoughts on fashion and music trends that you’ll likely see and hear on the yard, as well as discuss the HBCU games of the week.
The King of Crenshaw
Nipsey’s life story lives on in his music, but only a handful of people witnessed Hussle in creation mode. Meet the brothers behind the beats and hear some of the secrets of the “slaps.”
Nipsey’s life story lives on in his music, but only a handful of people witnessed Hussle in creation mode. Meet the brothers behind the beats and hear some of the secrets of the “slaps.”
Black History Always
Black History Always: Remembering One Of The Best Catches In The History Of Baseball
On July 1, 2006, Gary Matthews Jr. made one of the best catches in the history of baseball. Clinton Yates talks with him, and the man who hit the ball, Mike Lamb, about how that grab represented the work of two guys whose otherwise solid careers, are often defined by this one great play they shared. Also, we sit down with former big leaguer Xavier Scruggs, who played 8 years of professional baseball including a life-changing stint in Korea. He’s now a broadcaster and DNI consultant for the St. Louis Cardinals. And, of course, Jeopardy! has heard it from the community.
The King of Crenshaw
Nipsey Hussle created a blueprint for this friends to follow, and through them, Nipsey’s prophetic mantra, ‘The Marathon Continues’ will do just that.
Nipsey traveled across the world, but all of his love and loyalty funneled back to the community that raised him. With the corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue as his headquarters, this episode looks at Nipsey’s devout local commitment — and how that played out in the worlds of business, philanthropy and social justice as many young Black men in the NBA began to actively engage in those areas as well. In death, Nipsey left a blueprint for this friends to follow, and through them, Nipsey’s prophetic mantra, ‘The Marathon Continues’ will do just that.
The King of Crenshaw
The highs, lows, joys, and pains of Nipsey’s decade-plus-long voyage to his debut album ‘Victory Lap.’ And how that marathon ran parallel with the NBA players who were in awe of his every move.
There are a ton of descriptions that could properly summarize Nipsey Hussle’s music career. But “overnight” isn’t one of them. A decade-plus-long journey through time that weaves in the highs, lows, joys and pains of Nipsey’s voyage to his debut album ‘Victory Lap.’ And how that marathon ran parallel with the NBA players who were in awe of his every move.
The King of Crenshaw
A look at the world that raised, bruised, and ultimately made Nipsey Hussle the man he became.
Nipsey Hussle is a Los Angeles icon, but what’s the story behind that? Before the fame, he was Ermias Asghedom, a young kid coming of age in the South Crenshaw district. Life in South LA was beautiful, but it wasn’t for the weak of heart either. This episode is a look into the world that raised, bruised, and ultimately made Nipsey Hussle the man he became.
The King of Crenshaw
The death of rapper Nipsey Hussle reverberated throughout the NBA, where Hussle had deep ties. Why was this connection so deep and what made Nipsey such an inspiration?
When Nipsey Hussle was murdered on March 31, 2019 in front of his South LA clothing store, the tragedy elicited immediate tributes across industries, walks of life, and international borders. One world in particular where the news resonated on a personal level — the NBA, where Hussle had long, deep and authentic ties. For the host Justin Tinsley and many young Black men in the league, like DeMar DeRozan, Isaiah Thomas, and Demarcus Cousins, Nipsey was far more than a rapper who wrote the score to their lives. Hip hop has always been woven with basketball in one way or another, but why was this particular connection so deep? What was it about Nipsey Hussle that made him so much more than a friend, but rather an inspiration and beacon of light they carry with them for the rest of their lives?
The King of Crenshaw
Coming August 23rd from 30 for 30 Podcasts and The Undefeated, The King of Crenshaw — a story of basketball, rap, and the legacy of Nipsey Hussle.
The King of Crenshaw is a four-part podcast series that will focus on how the late Nipsey Hussle’s life, death, and legacy deeply impacted the sports world. This series aims to examine how that overlap of Black male creativity, talent, and ambition will forever live on in Nipsey’s responsibility to his neighborhood. And how NBA players are vowing to continue his marathon moving forward. From 30 for 30 Podcasts and The Undefeated. Hosted by Justin Tinsley, Senior Reporter for The Undefeated. Original music for the series by 1500 or Nothin’. All four episodes available August 23, 2021.