INTERVIEWS
Wale Talks About Skateboarding’s Emergence in Hip Hop on No Jumper
Wale isn’t joining the growing list of rapper skaters anytime soon. But he is acutely aware of skateboarding’s impact on popular culture as evidenced by his new interview with No Jumper. He shows off his retro Nike SB Heineken Dunks, and gives Paul Rodriguez a shoutout before talking about his perception of skateboarding based on what he’s seen as an integral part of hip hop.
And a lot more black kids started skateboarding. I don’t even know the information. But I just know that I started to take notice when Lupe [Fiasco] came out. Some people get into it late, then get good at it. Like [Lil] Wayne’s gotten real good at skateboarding. And he got into it late. I like [Nike] SBs. I’ve been wearing them for the longest. But I’ve never been a skateboard guy. I used to try to make it jump up. What’s that called, an ollie? That’s as far as it went.
Click play above to watch the full interview. The bit about skating starts 35:51.
INTERVIEWS
Pocket Skate Mag Features Daniel Ledermann in ‘Followed’
Pocket Skate Mag crew went with Daniel Ledermann in his chosen home of Innsbruck, Austria in this episode of “Followed“.
They began their day with a short hike in the Alps and then visited his apartment before hitting the streets to watch Dani get clips both in front and behind the lens of his own setup.
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How to Make it in Skateboarding? Your Fave Pros Got Some Answers
Chris Joslin, Felipe Gustavo, Mariah Duran, Matt Berger, Ryan Decenzo, and Giovanni Vianna discuss the dominance of Brazilian skateboarders, the forces that drive progression, and more in “Unfiltered.”
“Unfiltered” is a debut content series that offers an unedited glimpse into the minds of the world’s most prominent action sports stars. This roundtable conversation covers a range of topics, including the sport’s evolution, how to handle competition nerves, the impact of social media, and much more.
The first collection features nine episodes, with additional episodes, athletes, and topics scheduled for release this fall. Every Friday, new episodes are released on the X Games YouTube channel.
INTERVIEWS
‘Cold Call’ Presents Andy Anderson
In this episode of Thrasher’s “Cold Call“, Andy Anderson explores Venice’s iconic spots channeling inspiration from legends Natas, TA, and Rodney before unleashing his own freestyle prowess.
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