The Rise and Fall of NinjaLifestyle

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  • @rickpearson7943
    @rickpearson7943 Місяць тому +8

    In regards to why people like Ninjas channel has lost viewership and that he struggles to regain new subs, or views for that matter...
    There are various reasons but one that sticks out to me about Ninja in particular is that social media has been so saturated in polarizing, negative, anti-PC stuff. We were inundated with the anti-PC, anti-SJW etc stuff for so long, that people are just sick of the negativity. Even if it's just jokes, that's not the point. The point is it gives people overall bad vibes. And with the country in the state that it's in today, people feel exhausted and they just want something lighthearted to watch that's not offensive.
    Again, there are other reasons why his and other channels have died down. Vlogging is old school now and the internet evolves every few years. The algorithms have changed and makes it harder for independent creators. I could go on and on. But that whole immature negativity thing is one that sticks out to me. People are drowned in various forms of hate online and in real life these days. People are exhausted from it all and just want more positive content these days. Just my opinion.

  • @NinjaLifestyle
    @NinjaLifestyle 2 роки тому +1344

    Dude you did an outstanding job with this video. I don't really look at the numbers and my uploads will always be whatever is going on at the moment. Sometimes sports, sometimes guns, sometimes jokes, sometimes vlogs, lately I'm learning how to cook better... so that's what gets uploaded. Aside from a couple cheap cash grabs here and there this channel is more of a journal for me to look back on when I'm old. I appreciate how much research you did on this and thanks for the shout out!

    • @ProdJialaJi
      @ProdJialaJi 2 роки тому +43

      The journal/video diary thing is why I'm still fw ya 🤝

    • @galvanizedgnome
      @galvanizedgnome 2 роки тому +58

      Do a video analyzing the history of DumbData

    • @aaronleghissa
      @aaronleghissa 2 роки тому +23

      I appreciate you Ninja. Some of your vids are too much for me, but you have given me hours of content were I am pissing myself laughing. Thank you!

    • @559
      @559 2 роки тому +18

      I used to hate your channel but ninja review grew on me and made me a better skater

    • @CamElrodSkating
      @CamElrodSkating 2 роки тому +29

      You made my childhood ninja. Still saying soorryyyy to this day

  • @JonnyGiger
    @JonnyGiger 2 роки тому +397

    His street part will always be one of my favs! I know this is in contrast with his personality on yt but in real life he was very kind, and respectful to everyone when i met him. Hope his channel is gonna recover 🙏🏼 keep it up ninja 🙏🏼

    • @prodbecker
      @prodbecker 2 роки тому +4

      goat

    • @veryfrozen3271
      @veryfrozen3271 2 роки тому +7

      Drunk game of skate with you and Steve was hilarious. Thats the only reason he beat ya 🤣

    • @pnksmigge5324
      @pnksmigge5324 2 роки тому +6

      respect for sticking up for him!

    • @jeffli480
      @jeffli480 2 роки тому +3

      @@veryfrozen3271 I never saw that video till i saw your comment and it's the best thing ever!

    • @dylives7667
      @dylives7667 2 роки тому +3

      His mistake was mixing personal life with the channel.
      The Ninja Lifestyle I subbed to was an aspiring AM looking to be featured in Big Brother Magazine, not a cooking channel.

  • @nollieheel
    @nollieheel 2 роки тому +119

    Steve is an og. Kills it on and off the board. As for youtube it's changed so much. Subs numbers don't matter in the least. I've been in the youtube game since January 2006. I miss how old skate content was made. This video was made well, good job 🤘

  • @pablocheverez800
    @pablocheverez800 2 роки тому +51

    Ninja is one of the Mount Rushmores of youtube skate channels. I still watch him.

    • @lowghee
      @lowghee 2 роки тому +1

      Who else is on there? I'll check them out as I will Ninja. Cheers

  • @Mogely
    @Mogely 2 роки тому +43

    Ninja is an innovator, wether people can understand is up to them, but making vids uploading them and being consistent is fucken wild I love that he’s not stopping very inspiring

  • @Dracula_sb
    @Dracula_sb 2 роки тому +66

    I still watch Ninja Lifestyle, he's a speedrunner, breaks tables and his reviews are hilarious. #ThatiswtfIdo!!!

    • @dumbdata34
      @dumbdata34  2 роки тому +3

      Dope

    • @mulekezicanorole
      @mulekezicanorole 2 роки тому +2

      I go there here and now, but it kinda bumps me down when , he is reviewing a video that is not that bad by any means, and kinda exxagerate too much on the hate. My opinion thou ,maybe cause i ve been skating for about 15 years but i coundnt develop as much skill, but i have fun. Cheers

  • @daledecker
    @daledecker 2 роки тому +94

    You do such a good job with these man.

  • @ValefarBF
    @ValefarBF 2 роки тому +75

    This dude uploads a sponsor tape review series which is kind of fun to watch. I think his character in the videos he makes can be a little bit obnoxious IMO but I have a lot of respect for his channel.

  • @debomb721
    @debomb721 2 роки тому +44

    One thing is that he’s a damn good skater tho

    • @dumbdata34
      @dumbdata34  2 роки тому +3

      Insane dude the nollie heel down the 8 sheesh

    • @veryfrozen3271
      @veryfrozen3271 2 роки тому +1

      @@dumbdata34 one point i believe you missed. His back injury from his more serious skating. He has a playlist called ninja oldies where its old raw footage when he was much younger. Its incredible hard to keep up the pace of skateboarding after certain injuries. Hes not the best to ever skate but definitely is/was talented

  • @JeffyPDiddy
    @JeffyPDiddy 2 роки тому +22

    It’s all about the algorithm. Statistics prove this. Having subscribers isn’t enough. You need the algorithm to feed your subscribers your videos. The subscriptions tab is an outdated relic from when UA-cam believed you knew best what you wanted to watch.

    • @dumbdata34
      @dumbdata34  2 роки тому +1

      We don’t know what we want

    • @triplflip900
      @triplflip900 2 роки тому +2

      That last sentence sums up the reality of the entire topic

    • @toxicgriefingtrolltoxicgri7407
      @toxicgriefingtrolltoxicgri7407 2 роки тому +2

      Yeah i'm subbed to Ninja and his videos haven't popped up on my feed in YEARS. Basically toe the line and do as you are told or they will shut you down and ruin your life in anyway possible.

  • @robweissman5952
    @robweissman5952 2 роки тому +21

    I've only watched a few of his videos..
    But after watching this.. I'm ride or die ninja..
    I hope he becomes president.

    • @dumbdata34
      @dumbdata34  2 роки тому +1

      He’s been in the trenches for a while a** decade

  • @SuperCrafter1234
    @SuperCrafter1234 2 роки тому +13

    First I want to say this was a great video! I think why these skate channels you listed are getting less views is because when they came out, average people liked watching random skate dudes who made funny videos. Now youtube is even more average people and the people that watch skateboarding channels are mostly skaters, which are far far less than the normal youtube viewers, which don't even know that these channels exist. Great video again, keep up the great work!

  • @samcruz666
    @samcruz666 2 роки тому +8

    His old intro song has been stuck in my head for about 8 years now

    • @dumbdata34
      @dumbdata34  2 роки тому +1

      what about the outro lol

    • @samcruz666
      @samcruz666 2 роки тому +2

      @@dumbdata34 who could forget 😮‍💨

    • @_Majunior
      @_Majunior 2 роки тому +6

      Twitter toooooooooo

  • @vexcxxyalt
    @vexcxxyalt 2 роки тому +23

    I skated with him at bunker park back in like 2017 I was trying to kflip the 9 stair there when I popped my bearing and I asked if had an extra one he went to his car and found one for me and then gave me a sticker I stg I landed like second try after I had been trying all day 2 land it Ninja always been a great skater and supporter of the Vegas skate scene

    • @rajs4719
      @rajs4719 2 роки тому +6

      Yeah he seems like a good guy and hes so funny. Can't knock him. I'd rather hang with him than some trend following skaters

  • @triplflip900
    @triplflip900 2 роки тому +8

    His early "cooking with ninja" videos were genuinely some of the funniest videos on the internet

  • @steven4217
    @steven4217 2 роки тому +7

    His ninja review series is some of the most entertaining skate content on UA-cam imo

  • @Vrk_chexican
    @Vrk_chexican 3 місяці тому +2

    Ninja, in my eyes, is vital to the skateboard scene. His consistent expectation for the sport to be pushed to higher levels is part of why i enjoy his vids so much. Was happy when he started reviewing pro parts cuz fr some ams b putting out better

  • @raichu56k
    @raichu56k 2 роки тому +4

    ninja was a significant part of my childhood honestly, thanks for putting this vid together

  • @_Majunior
    @_Majunior 2 роки тому +9

    I've been watching Ninja for over a decade. He's the reason why I know pop shuvit lateflips and I'll always love his content. Sad to see

  • @ReeWebster
    @ReeWebster 2 роки тому +4

    Man your channel is so underrated. Think we all appreciate the amount of research put into this. Hope someone in the scene gives you the boost you deserve.
    Feel like this could be a monthly parody feature on the Nine Club or something, going over weird, jokes data that wouldn't make a full DD edit.
    Either way, top content.

  • @triplflip900
    @triplflip900 2 роки тому +5

    Honestly I haven't watched his videos in years (mostly because life got busy and I was spending way less time watching youtube in general), but this popped up in my recommendations and I was very intrigued. Good video that really tackled skate youtube channel performace much more broadly. You might want to consider changing the title/thumbnail to imply this aspect

  • @GnarWax
    @GnarWax Рік тому +2

    Been watching Black Ninja since his Vegasskating days. Pretty much grew up watching him. Dude makes me hyped that I live in Vegas.

  • @kronickruesader
    @kronickruesader 2 роки тому +26

    I absolutely LOVE Ninja. He's the real OG. My guy used to rap his own songs in his parts and dude is rapping the names of each trick he does in the part and that shit blew my mind and changed my outlook on things. Ninja made a lot of people realize they should care about the art but not care about what others think of them.

  • @DanielJoaquinTrujillo
    @DanielJoaquinTrujillo 2 роки тому +4

    Excellent video. I know ninja personally and didn't even know like 80% of this stuff.

  • @coreydempsey149
    @coreydempsey149 3 місяці тому +4

    Here for the comeback mid to late '24

  • @PR4WN
    @PR4WN 2 роки тому +12

    thanks dd. you are a true historian.

  • @ferdiemiddleton8910
    @ferdiemiddleton8910 Рік тому +2

    ninjalifestyle is a huge part of the community i hope he never stops the skate reviews

  • @joshiemah
    @joshiemah 2 роки тому +13

    damn this video was sooo good. If you focused on more wider audience topics instead of skateboarding, your channel would guarenteed have like 1mil+ subs

  • @ghostfacepanda
    @ghostfacepanda 3 місяці тому +1

    I used to watch him sometimes. Randomly thought about him the other day and went to his channel. Definitely saw the drop off and it broke me 😫

  • @PHeMoX
    @PHeMoX 2 роки тому +3

    Honestly, it's mostly the algorithm not pushing his content out much, ie. the censorship based on cursing, topics discussed and the type of videos. It's actually kind of weird to see views are down by so much. But it's not UA-cam that's dying. It's the algorithm fucking shit up. Hard.

  • @kortlandcollins9838
    @kortlandcollins9838 2 роки тому +6

    I've watched ninjalifestyle since the beginning.

  • @Kallum
    @Kallum 2 роки тому +3

    And then compare the situation to you! You get more views than your subscriber count on almost every video, consistently. You're doing such a good job mate love the content

  • @patrickbaitman8336
    @patrickbaitman8336 2 роки тому +5

    He said "gay" in a negative way. UA-cam shadow banned him, and kicked him off the algorithm.

  • @abuhaneefa7422
    @abuhaneefa7422 2 роки тому +9

    Next: majer crew analysis !!!!

  • @pepeshadilay
    @pepeshadilay Рік тому +2

    Freestyle rapping about your video part as the music for your video part is very original

  • @swgz600
    @swgz600 2 роки тому +1

    Bro you absolutely pumped this out. That clip of dan was like 2 days ago. Very impressive

  • @ibookboyuk
    @ibookboyuk 2 роки тому +2

    I am on the side of NinjaLifestyle and now Dumb Data too. Very good video
    NinjaLifestyle’s work on Ninja Review shows people how to make a good skate video and is actually pushing skateboarding forward. It’s incredible work

  • @FauxWock
    @FauxWock 2 роки тому +3

    NinjaLifestyle was a personal account for Black Ninja, buddy was poppin before he made his account. Popshuv it late flip.

  • @skatinghippo366
    @skatinghippo366 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Used to watch Ninja quite a bit. His Pop Shuvit Late Flip trick tip was the first thing I saw. Still a classic!

  • @marvinaguasanta5789
    @marvinaguasanta5789 2 роки тому +1

    I Watched this Channel 10 years ago and im Still Watching this

  • @adiosoctober
    @adiosoctober 2 роки тому +1

    I used to be subbed to this guy way back in the day on another account. Totally forgot about him but this was nostalgic.

  • @HB-ux2tw
    @HB-ux2tw 2 роки тому +1

    I will forever love Ninja & watch every upload no matter what.

  • @janecummag
    @janecummag 2 роки тому +1

    shoutout ninja lifestyle. used to binge watch the ninjacast/shredcast videos all the time.

  • @IIEthanGamingII
    @IIEthanGamingII 2 роки тому +1

    Always been a huge fan of Ninja. I love that dude so much, he deserves his flowers.

  • @morleybridwell871
    @morleybridwell871 2 роки тому +1

    Great to see all of the love for Ninja in the comments from the contemporaries, Ninja is an OG

  • @Theweirdguy_29
    @Theweirdguy_29 Рік тому +1

    A mí me encantaba que Ninja Lifestyle diera un apoyo en como hacer los sponsor videos, siempre apoyó a la comunidad skate y eso vale mucho más a que si tiene una cuenta popular. Shout out to ninjalifestyle, keep it real bro

  • @rajs4719
    @rajs4719 2 роки тому +6

    I actually find Ninja absolutely hilarious just as a person

  • @shaolinotter
    @shaolinotter 2 роки тому +3

    for the record Terry Kennedy rapped over his part in baker 3 (2005)

  • @aminestoisthebesto806
    @aminestoisthebesto806 2 роки тому +2

    Dude is in my top five favorite people to watch on UA-cam right now

  • @BlxkLavender
    @BlxkLavender 2 роки тому +1

    Popshuvit lateflip is still an ongoing joke with one of my best friends since we saw it however many years ago. Ninja was definitely part of my early teenhood and I appreciate the hell out of it

  • @nigelgeiger6020
    @nigelgeiger6020 11 місяців тому +1

    That video where he sings all his moves was awesome. I was just a little too old for the content when he hit the scene. If I’d been a teenager I’d have ate it up.

  • @marionellisgudoy2058
    @marionellisgudoy2058 2 роки тому +1

    14:42 got me goosebumps man I've been watching Nigel since i started skating man's a legend bro so many kids have worked with him now pro

  • @veryfrozen3271
    @veryfrozen3271 2 роки тому +5

    Dude keeps it orignal and is from LV most won't understand his insanity. He never became a mainstream character bc hes just himself

  • @Maudtattoos
    @Maudtattoos Рік тому +1

    The first time I found out about this guy was when he was in a Majer skate crew video. I miss Majer 😔

  • @Fortuna_716
    @Fortuna_716 2 роки тому +1

    I still watch Ninja, I like how he doesn't take skateboarding too seriously, it's supposed to be fun and he makes it fun

  • @ode8894
    @ode8894 2 роки тому +22

    DAMNNN THIS USED TO BE MY DUDEE!! SORRYYYYYYYYY

  • @benlilley8393
    @benlilley8393 2 роки тому +4

    I sometimes tune into his streams still

  • @StoneAquatics
    @StoneAquatics 2 роки тому +1

    I’m the one dude who’s been watching them all for so many years and I’m still here hoping they don’t disappear

  • @galvanizedgnome
    @galvanizedgnome 2 роки тому +1

    I love these retrospective videos

  • @KeithSkates
    @KeithSkates 2 роки тому +2

    NinjaLifestyle is one of my favorite channels.
    A big reason for the difference between subscriber count and views. There are a lot of channels that UA-cam is not sending notifications to their subscribers. Kinda hard to watch videos that UA-cam hides from you.

    • @toxicgriefingtrolltoxicgri7407
      @toxicgriefingtrolltoxicgri7407 2 роки тому +2

      yep, welcome to the 2020s, toe the line and do as you are told or you and your life will be attacked in every way possible. I've subbed to him for years and none of his videos ever show up and i have to type literally his entire name for the channel to pop up yet with this channel all i have to type is "d"

  • @dampy9898
    @dampy9898 2 роки тому +3

    yet another great video dumb data 👍

  • @GlenDoyleMusic
    @GlenDoyleMusic 2 роки тому +2

    Ninja lifestyle is the best, never change Steve 💕

  • @mrtrick8805
    @mrtrick8805 2 роки тому +1

    I never realized how heavily Andy’s content revolves around his son.

  • @josiahamaze
    @josiahamaze 11 місяців тому +1

    It seems like there is 50 to 75k people watching all skateboarding channels and in sure most people are subscribed to most channels. Would be cool to see a video on that

  • @namedidii
    @namedidii 2 роки тому +2

    Frankie decker just got a thrasher cover... a vegasskating OG...

  • @ScootyDonny
    @ScootyDonny 7 місяців тому +1

    nose wheelie nollie inward was wild

  • @aaronleghissa
    @aaronleghissa 2 роки тому +4

    He's reviews are funny, he's still around! He's a bit of a chad, but I enjoy some of he's content! Some of he's scooter vids are funny too

  • @ankletaker6700
    @ankletaker6700 2 роки тому +2

    youtube pulled the plug on him. His videos are never recommended to me for multiple years now even though i'm only subscribed to like 5 other channels.

  • @nastyboisean72
    @nastyboisean72 2 роки тому +1

    Always loved ninja lifestyles skating to chilling even when he use to stream him gaming

  • @forevergnarlygaming3943
    @forevergnarlygaming3943 9 місяців тому

    the pop shuvit lateflip video will always be legendary

  • @imalright2837
    @imalright2837 2 роки тому +13

    Welp…. going to hear about this on Stop crying poser

  • @ItsJADA
    @ItsJADA 2 роки тому +3

    Wow that was comprehensive 🤯

  • @trickswithjp
    @trickswithjp 2 роки тому +1

    On another note his Super Mario gameplay is insanely good

  • @woodstainwoodgrain
    @woodstainwoodgrain 2 роки тому +2

    video suggestion
    this but the falling out of a skate brand
    or just industry talk in generally would b cool

    • @dumbdata34
      @dumbdata34  2 роки тому +1

      Let’s talk some s**t huh

  • @derekgatzxx
    @derekgatzxx 2 роки тому +1

    i love black ninja. his skate video with a song he did is hilarious and actually really good, his twitch in insane. i think i going to check it out again right now.

  • @Shock_Mike_Hawke
    @Shock_Mike_Hawke 2 роки тому +1

    Damn haven't heard NinjaLifestyle in years, I've seen that guy during the majer crew era..... man I'm old.....

  • @skeightemerica
    @skeightemerica 2 роки тому +2

    That coffee table video ninja did was hilarious 🤣

  • @anadraham2995
    @anadraham2995 2 роки тому +1

    💌Awww YEAH, again n' again - Just another deepest diving banger ‼️‼️‼️

  • @PartyBoyx415
    @PartyBoyx415 2 роки тому +2

    Ninja the best even if he don't skate much i respect him for still making videos

  • @omnisrk
    @omnisrk 2 роки тому +1

    You could always tell he was a good human having fun. Number of views isn't the only metric of success.

  • @jamesgreen6122
    @jamesgreen6122 2 роки тому +4

    I laughed so dam hard at the Dan Corrigan cameo.

    • @dumbdata34
      @dumbdata34  2 роки тому +1

      Dan don’t give af

    • @DanCorrigan
      @DanCorrigan 2 роки тому +1

      @@dumbdata34 i ironically just met ninja today. Nice dude and he was honestly stoked on this video.

  • @andrewbrumley512
    @andrewbrumley512 2 роки тому +1

    PLEEEASE do one on Majer crew next! Good work.

  • @saiiiiiii1
    @saiiiiiii1 9 місяців тому

    If there'll ever be a real-life adaption of King of the Hill Ninja will definitely be set for life.

  • @evelkneivel6879
    @evelkneivel6879 2 роки тому +7

    Ninjalifestyles a boss and his videos are still good, its super unfortunate he doesnt get so many views

    • @dumbdata34
      @dumbdata34  2 роки тому

      He gets in his own way

    • @evelkneivel6879
      @evelkneivel6879 2 роки тому

      @@dumbdata34 youtube is just super strict now, its weened out a lot of great content creators

  • @broooksly
    @broooksly Рік тому +1

    I have to say I was so caught off guard by "how to grill a beer" that I almost died laughing

  • @maximoplf
    @maximoplf 2 роки тому +3

    Skate, in general, has a low viewership on the Internet. If you check the number of views of Thrasher parts, it's depressing how some people spend months, even years, breaking their bodies to get 4 minutes of footage and less than 200.000 views.

  • @davewu9388
    @davewu9388 2 роки тому +3

    didnt even know he made another rap video, time to check it out LMAO

    • @dumbdata34
      @dumbdata34  2 роки тому +1

      He did another one after ‘Neat’ called ‘what time when’

    • @davewu9388
      @davewu9388 2 роки тому +1

      @@dumbdata34 a certified hood classic

  • @noobg6908
    @noobg6908 2 роки тому +4

    Whythetrick is a really fucking good channel i recommend everyone that needs a trick tip to watch this channel

    • @Dracula_sb
      @Dracula_sb 2 роки тому +1

      Love this channel, +2

  • @JakeCrawford
    @JakeCrawford 2 роки тому +5

    ayy shoutout to whythetrick, his videos are very helpful!

  • @brendonmasters
    @brendonmasters Рік тому

    You are the skate UA-camrs favorite skate UA-camr❤

  • @auto-nomadic1326
    @auto-nomadic1326 2 роки тому +4

    im always down for a ninja review. sorrrryyyyyyyyyy.

  • @Nathsk8123456
    @Nathsk8123456 2 роки тому +1

    I remember his sponsor tape reviews were pretty big, I happened to be on one years ago haha!

  • @Throawei
    @Throawei 2 роки тому +10

    Ninja is an OG don't hate.

    • @dumbdata34
      @dumbdata34  2 роки тому

      Fair enough

    • @anadraham2995
      @anadraham2995 2 роки тому

      Ain't no hate in it son

    • @Throawei
      @Throawei 2 роки тому +2

      @@dumbdata34 not saying he's not problematic... But he's yet to entirely cancel himself. Btw are you gifted hater?

  • @omargonzalez7487
    @omargonzalez7487 2 роки тому +1

    Gotta love ninjalifestyle

  • @dantebazzea782
    @dantebazzea782 2 роки тому +2

    I still enjoy Ninja's videos now and then. There not as good as they use to be, but still fun! I will admit his video are starting to be very repetitive, so I can't watch them everyday

  • @Shredxcam22
    @Shredxcam22 2 роки тому +5

    UA-cam is killing itself with all the ads. And content creators are killing themselves with all the sponsored content and in video ads.

    • @yellowmellow6688
      @yellowmellow6688 2 роки тому +1

      If you watch on your phone, drag the video till the end & press replay. Then there'll be no more ads on that vid.

    • @Shredxcam22
      @Shredxcam22 2 роки тому +1

      @@yellowmellow6688 now if only we could get rid of sponsored content. UA-cam videos are turning into infomercials!

    • @yellowmellow6688
      @yellowmellow6688 2 роки тому

      @@Shredxcam22 UA-cam is a shithole

  • @likeyeehaw7639
    @likeyeehaw7639 11 місяців тому

    i clicked this thinking it was sunnyv3 or whatever and then got so board in 30 seconds and then realized

  • @starrgazee3714
    @starrgazee3714 2 роки тому +1

    This guy made me land my first kick flip 👌🏼🤣

  • @ByCrail
    @ByCrail 2 роки тому +8

    Ninja is the dad of all skate UA-camrs but still doesn’t get much credit