Serena And Venus Williams Serve Up Compton Vibes With New 'Stockton Street' Podcast On X

Game, Set, Podcast: Williams Sisters Take on X with 'Stockton Street'

Yo, LA fam, get ready to tune in - Serena and Venus Williams, the undisputed queens of tennis, are swapping their rackets for mics with a brand-new podcast called 'Stockton Street.' Dropping their first episode this Wednesday on X, these Compton natives are bringing their A-game to the audio world, and we’re here for every serve of it.

Named after the street where they grew up in Compton - a gritty South LA neighborhood that shaped their hustle (for those not in the know, Compton’s a cultural cornerstone of West Coast rap and resilience) - 'Stockton Street' promises to dive deep into the sisters’ lives beyond the baseline. Airing every other Wednesday, this podcast is set to be your bi-weekly dose of real talk with a side of SoCal flavor.

From Arthur Ashe to Audio: A Grand Slam Debut

The debut episode was recorded at none other than Arthur Ashe Stadium, the iconic heart of the U.S. Open in New York. This spot is straight-up hallowed ground for the Williams sisters - Serena racked up six of her jaw-dropping 23 Grand Slam singles titles here, while Venus snagged two of her seven. Talk about starting with some serious championship energy!

'We’re so hyped to share our story from Stockton Street to the world stage - this podcast is gonna be real, raw, and all us,' Serena shared ahead of the launch.

If that ain’t enough to get you streaming, consider this: these two aren’t just tennis icons; they’re cultural heavyweights who’ve been repping Cali hard since day one. Expect stories that hit harder than a Venus forehand, straight from the streets of Compton to the global spotlight.

Venus Still Smashing Records on the Court

While Serena wrapped her legendary career at the 2022 U.S. Open, Venus is still out there making history. At 45, she just became the oldest singles entrant at the U.S. Open since 1981 - can we get a ‘yass queen’ for that? Fresh off a 16-month hiatus, Venus returned to the tour in July, competing in singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles at this year’s tournament.

Whether she’s dominating on the court or dropping wisdom on 'Stockton Street,' Venus proves age is just a number. With both sisters now teaming up for this podcast, it’s clear the Williams legacy - much like a classic LA summer - just keeps heating up.