In the season premiere of the CW’s “All American” Monday night, there’s no escaping the presence that looms as large over the episode as the series’ many drone shots from high above Los Angeles: the death of Nipsey Hussle. As a show that strives to reflect its setting, “All American” has long maintained a connection to Hussle. The series’ British-born star, Daniel Ezra, was a Hussle fan and has spoken of using interviews with the rap star to shape his American accent. Before scheduling conflicts got in the way, Hussle was even slated to appear in the Season 1 finale. “And it doesn’t get more Crenshaw than Nipsey.”AdvertisementWith the Season 2 premiere, “Hussle and Motivate,” “All American” pays its respects.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 08, 2019 00:56 UTC