KickFreshMusic: Backseat Freestyle (Music Video) - Kendrick Lamar

KickFreshMusic: Backseat Freestyle (Music Video) - Kendrick Lamar: Kendrick drops the first set of visuals from Good Kid M.A.A.D City.Shout out to Kevin Smith over at Kick Fresh for the dope music this week, be sure to check out www.kickfreshmusic.com for the lastest hip hop and local up and comming artists.

Plan B's New Skate Video ( and Everyone Else's )

Word on the street is that Plan B has a new Video Comming out soon. Heres the first released trailer / teaser. Also Check out what Paul Rodriguez and Ryan Sheckler had to say about it. Stevie Williams and the DGK team just released a full length film titled Parental Advisory with endless cameo's and lots of great skating that we've come to love from the DGK guys. (Wasnt' this video of the week not too long ago?) Deathwish also has a Video comming out spring 2013, as does Shake Junt and Heroin. Is Antwaun still on deathwish? Is he in jail? Who told him all those tattoos were a good look?

And what about Zero? They've been entirely too quite for too long. Its almost like they fell off. Late Last year Girl and Chocolate put out Pretty Sweet, and it was pretty sweet. Everything you'd expect from Koston, Malto and all those next level dudes. Anyway keep an eye out for future videos, we'll deffinetly be reiviewing them. Keep in touch.

Lil Wayne Really Loves Baker

Yes ladies and gentle men, our beloved rapper turned skateboarder has gotten another face tattoo. The question is who cares right? I mean he already has 9 stars on his left side hair line and a flower inside his ear on the same side, the word “Misunderstood” on his left side hair line, the “Young Money” Logo as well as “soo woo” going down the left side of his neck ( already were at 13 tattoos ) a “W” for our favorite rappers favorite letter, as well as his name “ Weezy”, the words “ Fear God” one word tattooed per eyelid, and a C for his last name ( Carter ) and his mothers first name ( Cita ), a smiley face tattooed on his inner lip, the words “ I am Music” over his right eye and two tear drops beneath ( one for each person in his family whose died… but I thought It worked a little different ) , a tribal symbol, the dots meant to represent “laugh, think cry, the name Tune and some cracks tattooed going down his neck, the word Lucky Me paying homage to Jay- Z ( 28 tattoos so far ). He also has “ I am Pimp behind his right ear, the name Orleans on his side burn and the New Orleans Saints Logo, a gun tattooed on his neck ( why? ) , three glow in the dark stars and a set of lips on his neck, a tear drop near his mouth, another crack on his forehead, a heart on the right side, a cross tattooed on his forehead, “999” behind his left ear, a smiley face next to the heart, lightning coming from a cloud that we forgot to mention, the word “imperfect “– at this point we decided to stop counting and did some research. It appears the only one we left out was a recent, “TruckFit” logo and character behind his left ear. That makes 45 tattoos in total from the neck up… err 46. Two days ago a photo of Lil’ Wayne’s newest tattoo paying homage to the Baker Skate Boarding Company was dispersed all over the internet causing everyone to question how committed he actually is to the sport versus just trying to appear committed. The tattoo is of Baker’s “BAKE’D “Design. Five squares spelling our BAKED. The design was featured on skateboards, hoodies T-shirts and as you could imagine cause quite the emphatic uproar among the stoners within the skateboarding culture. I’m sure Baker didn’t mind the free publicity either, however I wonder how Andrew Reynolds feels about the whole thing. Wayne has been an avid skateboarding fan over the past few years, most recently stating that he would put rap on the backburner for the sport. He has been seen more than a few times with pro skaters soaking up culture, and falling on his backside. He is quoted as saying, “I picked up the skateboard and I thought it would be a hobby, but it’s a lifestyle. You have to be fully committed. In order to be fully committed, you have to live that lifestyle. What these young kids say right now, you have to be about that life. I guess I’m about that life," he said. Personally, Im still not convinced. “It’s kinda putting rap on the backburner, that’s all. Rap is a taking backseat to skating. That’s alright. But I kind of feel I deserve that. … I think fans deserve some peace from me." However many still believe his venture into skateboarding is nothing more than a marketing plot, or a way to see increased profits in years to come. Admittedly he’s pretty bad <--- ( footage of wayne sucking) at the sport though rumors are circulating that Theotis Beastly and Paul Rodriguez are giving the up and comer some firsthand pointers. Who knows, maybe he’ll even have a part in the New Baker Video. All Jokes and speculation aside, click here to see for yourself exactly how many tattoos Lil Wayne has.

Rob Dyrdeck, $15 Million Dollar Man

For those of you who have been living under a rock, Rob Dyrdek is an MTV reality star and entrepreneur who has amassed an impressive $15 million net worth according to several celebrity outlets as of Oct. 2012. Born in Ohio on June 28, 1978, Dyrdek left his home at the age of 16 to become a professional skateboarder., "I was a pretty driven young man. I was so focused on becoming a pro skateboarder. I would sit in school and think about all the tricks I was going to do, then I’d get out of school and skate until they made me come inside." At the age of 12, Rob acquired sponsorship from the same company Neil Blender rode for and began his skateboarding career. A few years later, Dyrdek and Blender quit their board sponsor and created Alien Workshop – Rob’s current board company. At the age of 16, Dyrdek decided to forgo his senior year of high school and instead moved to Southern California to pursue his professional skate career. Soon after moving, Dyrdek began to ride for Droors Clothing (now known as DC Shoes), where he also began his exploring entrepreneurship through shoe design. This led Dyrdek to launch various short-lived companies, including a hip-hop record label and a skate shop. But that was only the beginning. Dyrdek first starred in an MTV reality series, entitled Rob & Big (aired November 2006 to April 2008), with his best friend and bodyguard Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, as well as his cousin, Chris "Drama" Pfaff and friend Rashawn "Bam Bam" Davis. After three seasons Boykin chose to leave the show when his longtime girlfriend had a baby. In February 2009 Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, featuring Dyrdek, Pfaff, and his Dyrdek Enterprise staff, was first aired. The "Fantasy Factory" is a converted warehouse where Dyrdek runs his many entrepreneurial ventures. It also features a large indoor skate plaza, Rob's personal office with "bat cave" parking garage, a foam pit, and numerous basketball hoops. He also built a "hands of God" music studio for his cousin "Drama" Pfaff inside the factory. During the course of the first season, he also opened his first SafeSpot SkateSpot with the sponsorship of Carl's Jr. At the grand-opening, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa rode with Dyrdek on the world's largest skateboard. Fantasy Factory has aired five seasons so far and the current cast of the show includes Dyrdek, Chris "Drama" Pfaff, Big Black, Scott "Big Cat" Pfaff (Drama's brother), Chanel West Coast, and Sterling. Dyrdek was also featured in the video games skate., and Skate 2 (which also featured "Big Black"). During the days of Rob & Big, the two were featured in an episode where they were actually going to the EA building to shoot for the game. In Skate 2, the player is able to purchase an early version of the Fantasy Factory on the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store as an add-on, allowing the player to skate within the factory premises. Dyrdek then made a movie entitled "Street Dreams" in 2009. During his career, Dyrdek has broken an astonishing twenty one individual Guinness World skateboarding records including ; Dyrdek's personal bests (some of which have been broken since) include: Consecutive front-side ollies: 46 (2007, WR) Ollie big spins: 12 (2007, WR) Consecutive nollie kickflips: 73 (2007, WR) 360-degree kickflips in one minute: 12 (2007, WR) Heel flips in one minute: 15 (2007, WR) Consecutive ollies: 215 (2007) Nollie kickflips in one minute: 22 (2007, WR) Longest stationary manual: 49 seconds (2007, WR) Switch frontside kickflips in one minute: 9 (2007, WR) Longest 50-50 rail grind: 100 feet 5.75 inches (30.62 m) (2007, WR) Longest board slide: 100 feet 5.75 inches (30.62 m) (2007, WR) Highest skateboard ramp jump into water: 10 feet 8 inches (3.29 m) (2007, WR) Rob Dyrdek Salary How much does Rob Dyrdek make per episode of Rob and Big? $60,000 One can only assume that Fantasy Factory and Ridiculouslness only raked in more for our renascence man. As for whats next for Rob he has a new skate part in Alien Workshop that was released in 2011, and says he plans to continue skating as well as expand his empire, changing the lives of millions of children around the world via skate boarding.

Kerry Getz, "Nocturnal No More"

After 12 long years of dedication to the Philadelphia skate scene, Kerry Getz says Its time to close the door of the beloved Nocturnal Skate shop, located on 3rd and South st. Philadelphia, Pa 19147. The official closing was Oct. 19th 2012. Professional skateboarder and X Games gold medalist ( 2000 ) Kerry Getz took the time to remember the past, explain the present, and discuss the future of the skate shop he founded - Nocturnal. In an article with ESPN, Kerry Getz recalls opening the shop in 2000, the same year the X Games came to Philadelphia, the same year he won Gold in the Games. "My fondest memory is the first year we opened when the X Games brought tons of business to my shop. This helped get the shop get noticed right out of the gate. I won the X Games that year, so I was all over TV and in magazines talking about my win and the opening of my brand new shop 'Nocturnal'. This was huge for NOC!" Kerry Getz is from Lehigton Pennsylvania and as of Janurary 2012, he is sponsored by Habitat Boards, DVS Footwear, Nocturnal Skateshop, Royal, and Mob Grip Tape. Kerry states that the Nocturnal skate shop was never a profit seeking venture instead he argues, "I built Nocturnal to be a solid core shop to take care of the Philly skaters and support the scene. I never once made money from Nocturnal," Getz said. "I just wanted it there to support skateboarding and to supply some jobs for friends and fellow skaters." However, there was trouble in paradise. In any small business there are growing pains, changes to the business model and unforeseen pitfalls and expesses. Nocturnal was not exempt from these struggles, "When my original partner Tim Quinn left the business back in 2006, I struggled to find good people I could trust to run the store full time while I skated and traveled for the companies I rode for ( must be hard all that traveling and skateboarding, first class meals and hotels.) After a few rough years of the store getting used and abused, it was time for a fresh start. Getz explained, "I knew I had to seek out some good people to step in and help run Nocturnal and give the shop and the customers the attention and respect they deserve." As a skater and Nocturnal patron, I would agree that over the years it had lost its genuine and unique feel and almost became a Zumies knock off brand. Any Merchandise that wasn't Nocturnal was almost always ridiculously overpriced. The staff were helpful, when strongly encouraged to be, otherwise they stared off in a euphoric gaze or lost themselves in whatever video the shop was playing for the millionth time that month. Eventually the whole place felt jaded and Vans, Zumies and other franchises began to seem more appealing because of lower pricing and larger variety. But Kerry hasnt given up. With the recent outbreak of core shops folding under the pressures of the struggling economy, hopefully Nocturnal closing its' doors serves as an opportunity to refine the business model and celebration when it re-opens. "My future plans are to keep the skater run business going and to help expand it." Getz continued, "I'm actually partnering with the guys from Kinetic, which is one of the best shops on the east coast, to help me with the Nocturnal re-launch this spring. This new partnership will bring their expertise on all of the bill paying, ordering type stuff so I can put all of my focus on my skateboard and not day to day stuff that comes along with owning a business solo. I will be able to travel again and stay focused on my career as a professional skateboarder. I really want to thank all the skaters and customers in Philly that have supported Nocturnal over the years, and just to let everyone know that this closing is just temporary and we will be back harder then ever this coming spring." As a Philly Skater, I sincerely hope he means what he says. For one sub Zero and Nocturnal were two of the most iconic skate shops in the city. Word on the street is that Exit isn't doing so hot either, turning down multiple offers of tournament and event sponsorship. East Coast Skate Shops have it rough is difficult as there is a boom in the summer and a recession in the winter months. Al things considered, skaters, support your local shops. Otherwise Zumies and other big brand extream sports retailers will rob us of the culture we have created. - The Philly Skater Over n' Out

Lil' Wayne's New Skate Park

Yup, you read it right, Rapper, Designer, Entrepreneur and now Skateboarder Lil' Wayne has opened a skate park in his home town of New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward, Louisiana. Lil' Wayne's "DEWeezy Skatepark" is intended to be a beacon of hope and a rebirth for the community in an area that's seen little growth or rejuvenation since 2005, when it was virtually destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. In an interview at the park's opening, Lil' Wayne told The Associated Press, "I just wanted to help out my city, help out the people and the kids and give them something to do, something they haven't done before. It's always good to learn something new." Professional skateboarder and this year's X Games gold medalist Paul Rodriguez was on hand, along with fellow Mountain Dew teammate Theotis Beasley to help commemorate the park's opening and to wow local kids with their bag of tricks, skating the park alongside novice skater Lil' Wayne for the crowd of spectators. The skatepark was designed and built by veteran park builders California Skateparks. The design mirrors the local geographic attributes of the neighborhood, with the quarterpipes at either end of the skatepark symbolizing the Mississippi River and the Bayou Bienvenue, and a line running through the middle of the park representing Caffin Avenue. The DEWeezy Skatepark is named after Lil' Wayne's Trukfit clothing line, which launched at the Agenda Trade Show in January, in addition, Lil' Wayne's line of sneakers through Supra debuted in August at the Project trade show. Having recently appeared on the cover of skateboarding's biggest mail-order catalog, alongside some of the most prominent pros in the industry, Lil' Wayne appears to be carving out his place within the skateboarding market. From the videos the park seems pretty legit. Hand rails, hubbas, stairs and flats rails. It almost seems like Wayne did his research on this one. either way check it out and let us know what you think. You can read more Here and see some actually interview and skate footage Here Be sure to give us some feedback about how you feel about Wayne skating, what he's doing for his community, the Truckfit line, and the skate park project as a whole, we look forward to hearing from you. - The Philly Skater Over n' Out.

Injured, a Skaters Worst Nightmare.

Its every skateboarders worst nightmare come to life. You see a farmiliar stair set, rail, or flat bar. You've done this a million times, fakie kick, fakie 5-0, or even just front side board slide to shove it out- nothing fancy. First try, pop, flick, bolts. Again, pop, flick... bolts. Ok this time you grab the camera, kick push kick push, pop - that's when you know, this is gonna get ugly. Instead of committing, taking the pain and rolling to safety, you try to bail, leave the board behind and land on your feet. Big mistake. Instead of some brush burn and a bruise, now you've got a fractured ankle, bone bruises on your heel, or worst a broken anything. So now your one true love has been taken away from you so what do you do? Well for starters mentally review how you got hurt and make sure your understand exactly what happened so that you can prevent it from ever happening again. Secondly the best thing to do is stay off you injured foot. Regardless of how small it is, pain is pain and it means somethings wrong. Skating with a little bit of pain can lead to waking up with a large amount of pain. So what are your options. Well one is just stay in and watch skate videos. I recommend the DeathWish tape, Baker 3 , ( anything w. Antwuan Dixon really hahah ) or something classic like the Lakai Fully Flared . Watching footage is a great way to compare your style and skills and is an entertaining way to learn new tricks. For example seeing Antwuan Dixon nollie heel the Carlsbad Gap taught me how to position my weight when taking a nollie heel off a gap. Even video games like skate 3 will show your the ideal way to set up and execute aerial gymnastics. If watching skateboarding is going to tempt you to skate in your injury then perhaps try filming for your crew. I know it's not your typical role but its for the greater good. With one person constantly filming versus each member filming here and there you'll capture more of those "dude I wish we were filming" moments. If none of these alternatives float your boat, try editing some footage. Everyone likes being filmed, no one likes editing but this is the perfect time to do it. Get a good 2-3 minute part together and share it with the world. That way when your good to skate again, you can clear space on your camera to capture more golden moments. Either way plan on giving yourself ample time to rest, and stay off the injury. Before you know it you'll be back on your feet... erm board. For your sadists out there's a link to the worst skateboarding injuries on the internet. Enjoy. - The Philly Skater. Over n' Out