UPDATE 12.15.18: Bill Strobeck posted a video that shows a bit of Tyshawn’s speech. Swipe right below to check it out. It’s definitely a moment that skateboarding will never forget.
UPDATE 12.15.18: Photos have been circulating on Instagram of Tyshawn’s acceptance of the 2018 SOTY trophy at Thrasher’s annual celebration. Judging from the images, it looks like the speech was an emotional one. We’ll update when the video surfaces.
UPDATE 12.03.18: It’s official. Thrasher just crowned Tyshawn Jones the 2018 Skater of the Year. This is definitely well-deserved! Have a look at the announcement from Jake Phelps below.
UPDATE 11.26.18: This nearly three-minute edit of Tyshawn murdering trashcans at T.F. West released by Thrasher this afternoon certainly strengthens the case. Check it out below.