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UPDATE: Supreme’s “BLESSED” Releases In-Store & Online on Friday

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5 years ago

November 21, 2018

Skate Newswire

There’s no denying that Supreme’s “cherry” was a game changer when it was released in 2014. From the proliferation of the often imitated but never duplicated signature Bill Strobeck filming style, to the introduction of Tyshawn Jones, Sage Elsesser, and Sean Pablo; it’s a video that will still be talked about ten years from now. We’ve all been anticipating the sequel for several years. The wait is finally over. “BLESSED” is here.

UPDATE 11.21.18: Supreme’s “BLESSED” will be releasing in-store and via iTunes on Friday. The video is 84 minutes long, and features: Tyshawn Jones, Sean Pablo, Ben Kadow, Aidan Mackey, Rowan Zorilla, Sage Elsesser, Na-Kel Smith, Kevin Bradley, Mark Gonzales, Kevin Rodrigues, Vincent Touzery, Gregorie Cuadrado, Jason Dill, and more. The DVD will come with a t-shirt and photo book, and can be purchased at Supreme stores in New York, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, London, and Paris, as well as online on November 24. It will release physically and digitally in Japan the following day. You can preorder “BLESSED” on iTunes as of today. Check out the associated imagery below.

UPDATE 11.13.18: Supreme provides a visual from in front of the East Village Theater with its latest Instagram post. Looks like a historic moment.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqJGiQ4HtAS/

UPDATE 11.12.18: RB Umali just confirmed that “Blessed” will premiering this week. Judging from his comments, the video should be a game changer.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqFTWv3nu7L/

UPDATE 10.12.18: The moment that we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. Bill Strobeck released the trailer for “BLESSED” on his YouTube channel today. Have a look at what’s in store above.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BllEC5pnk-f/

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Tony Hawk and More at When We Were Young Fest

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21 hours ago

November 13, 2023

Skate Newswire

Punk rock and skateboarding collide at When We Were Young Fest held last month! Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek, Jason Ellis, Jimmy Wilkins and more showed up to skate and mosh.

The two-day event featured performances by top artists of the 2000s, including Avril Lavigne, the singer of Sk8er Boi.

Tony Hawk also had a surprise performance on the stage with the Gold Finger.

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Carlisle Aikens Shows What It’s Really Like to Be a Pro Skateboarder

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1 week ago

November 5, 2023

Skate Newswire

Carlisle Aikens never imagined that he would become a professional skater or a model. In the most recent episode of Hypebeast’s “Diaries” the skater and model reflects on his career while already considering “what’s next?”

Aikens became a part of Next Management just over two years ago, solidifying his dedication to modeling and contributing to a larger amalgamation of the skate world with the high-fashion.

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Skating Across Borders Ramp Jam 2023 Highlights

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2 weeks ago

November 3, 2023

Skate Newswire

The Boards for Bros and Skatepark of Tampa crews headed to St. Petersburg once again to team up with Stoefs Studio for Skating Across Borders Ramp Jam 2023.

The proceeds from the mini ramp jam charity fundraiser will support youth development through skating.

Boards for Bros is a 501(c) nonprofit committed to providing equipment, safe skate spots and youth mentoring in our community.

Stoefs Studios is the brainchild of visual artist Ayden Stoefen based in St. Petersburg. He found passion in working with impoverished communities, and it became his mission to give back to underprivileged youth through his creativity.