Deshonne Redeaux just made his college obligation official -and he did it with the kind of hometown -love story that only Los Angeles can write.
The four-star, who runs back from Carson, California, known for its speed, field vision and unreasonable confidence, announced his commitment to the University of Southern California in a full circle moment that brought two LA icons in the limelight: Snoop Dogg and Juju Watkins.
“It means a lot to have Snoop Dogg to support me in one of my greatest moments,” says rustingly Billboard. “I played in his Snoop Youth Football League, and it was the way for me to reach my goal of getting a college 1 college scholarship.”
Also shown in the message video (seen in Instagram post above) was Juju Watkins, USCS Breakout Basketball Star and a long -time friend. “Juju, who supports me at this point, means so much to me because we grew up together and she has inspired me to see her doing history in the city that raised her,” he says. “Can’t wait to share a campus with her, influence society and bring back national championships to the city!”
Redeaux says being at home and playing for the USC was about more than football. “I choose the USC because nothing is more powerful than influencing the hometown community and being the light in my own backyard,” he says. “Some of the crucial factors were the amazing USC tradition and inheritance – specifically in the running position – and to be a difference producer to bring the winning culture back to USC football and to the city of Los Angeles.”
To mark the apartment, the Redeaux shared its ultimate game day shit -Playlist exclusively with Billboardthat highlights the music that keeps him focused and fired up before hitting the field.
“Drake with Rick Ross, ‘Lord Knows’ – The message behind the song is about motivation and reflection,” he says. “And with the Lord’s guidance you can do everything. It really gets me in my condition!”
When it’s tunnel time, he turns to NBA Youngboys “Head blown.” “It puts me in dog mentality to be a lock in the field,” he says.
Other key tracks include J. Coles “Love Yourz”, Ginuwine’s “Same Ol G” and Nipsey Hussles “Dedication.”
“I’m most excited to look it up for the first time at the Coliseum – it will be a dream,” he says. “I want to give back to the youth and always show up for the next generation.”
Check out the DereShonne Redeaux’s full game day shit list below, with Playboi Carti, Ebk Jayboo, Swv, Lil Durk, Icewear Vezzo, Bluebucksclan and more.