RIP IN PEACE: Rodney Johnson
On January 27th, 2020 we lost one of the best humans and my dear friend. Rodney and I shared such a special bond that you don’t get much with others—from our passion for the same music and records, to endless hours of reciting quotes from the movie Friday, our love of tight button ups, to our own made-up lingo that only we understood, we just got each other. He even gave my daughter the nickname Little Red after years of calling me Red. I still call her that today! I love this man with all my heart and will miss his smile and laughter dearly. We travelled the world together and had so many adventures. One time we got held up by the Russian mafia in a small town in Europe somewhere. They blocked us in our hotel and we couldn’t leave until World Industries wired them $8,000. Why this happened, I’ll keep that to myself and the others who where there. Rodney brightened everyone’s day who was around him and he brought so much love and joy to mine. It was a pleasure and honor to have you in my life, Rodney, and I am heartbroken over this. I love you, Bubba. Stills and skins forever. My heart goes out to Ann and his sweet baby Georgia. —Mike Crum
Donations for Rodney's family here.
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3/15/2025
Neckface's "How to Quit Skateboarding" Article
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Monster's "DOWN STRAIGHT UP Vol. 3" Video
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Louie Lopez's "LL2" Release Party Photos
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Thrasher's DIY: How to Build a Concrete Ledge
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The Belco Jam 2025 Video
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Patrick O'Dell: People I've Known
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STILL WATCHIN: Greyson
The photo face says it all: pure terror and Phelps-fueled excitement. Go back to Brazil with Greyson to witness his channel-skippin' FSO and the unrelenting sessions with Pedro, P-Stone and the Old Man himself. -
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ROUGH CUT: DEEDZ "Uneven" Part
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Day Rip: Tulare 2025
GT, Rowan, Cody, Lady, Elijah, and TNT pack in with an all-time roster to explore the Central Valley's four-pit crown jewel in Tulare. -
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The Belco Jam 2025 Photos
The Belco Jam ain't just about the skating. It's the characters and chaos that make it a must-see spectacle. Get an extended look at all the action from 2025.