Na-Kel Smith: Life of a Supreme Skateboarder, Musician, and Actor | HYPEBEAST DIARIES
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2018
- Na-Kel Smith may be one of the most-talked about street skaters in the sport, and it has just as much to do with his skills on the board as it does with his skills off the board. It’s not because he lacks any particular ability, although he’ll humbly admit becoming Pro is still a surprise to him; it’s because he possesses so much talent in so many other mediums of creative expression. On top of riding for powerhouse brands like adidas, Supreme, Fucking Awesome and Spitfire, the 24-year-old also owns his own brand, Hardies Hardware, alongside fellow skater Tyshawn Jones, in addition to rapping and painting. His most ambitious pivot will come next month when he makes his acting debut in Jonah Hill’s coming-of-age film, Mid90s.
“The fact that I do so much other shit, I feel like I got to prove it,” Na-Kel tells us while rummaging through his California apartment, “not to anyone else but to myself.” A few weeks ago, back in August, we followed the young virtuoso around for a weekend, from skating the local LA streets with his teammates, to playing a concert in San Diego. “[I'm] trying to see if anything in the world is really as possible as they say, and to be honest, if you have a good work ethic and your open-minded, it seems pretty true so far.”
Why the hell they put in random clips of like a lion eating his prey insteaf of asking this dude more questions for a better perspective to his life
zenith rebel Lol because hypebeast just always has to serve up some bullshit even if they’re in the midst of doing something remotely decent
zenith rebel it’s just part of the vision , if you don’t respect art, then that’s you, where’s your videos?
it’s part of the “aesthetic”
Rudy Santana “the vision” lmao yeah ok
Because ever since awge tapes everyone's trying to copy their editor's style. So many people are ruining videos that will be good with simple editing by overdoing it.
This man and mid 90s made me get into skateboarding I hope this man knows he changes lives
fax shi crazy
@@bratt_-8491North Hollywood ??? 🎬
Nak deserves an epicly later’d documentary. Hypebeast this was weak smh.
Murphy Ouk with all 4 parts
For real this kinda sucked nakel is amazing tho
maybe in 15 years...
B I G facts 💯
Nobody wants Odell to waste his time on this nutsack when there are a dozen O.G.s left to cover.
editor's trying too hard
They shoulda got mikey to do it lol
lmfaoo
Bro try watching fuckingawesome videos lol
i get that the new editing wave is including shitty quality random video cuts, but this editor overdid it to the point where it got annoying to watch. I love na-kel but hypebeast didn't do him justice
Shuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut the fuck up
why? if he doesnt spit the truth then who will?
Stupid ass comment
true, at least include clips that are relevant
have you ever seen supreme and FA skate videos?
Editing was corny af
This edit is so wack. Talking about something real and then it cuts to "souuuuul train" like wtf?
souuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul traiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin
bro you aint ever seen soul train tho??
Soul train is as real as it gets fam 💀
THE VIDEO
HYPEBEAST BOSS: yo editor, kids love these old vhs clips
EDITOR: alright boss, got you.
I can’t be the only one who wants to see the full game of skate out of Nak and KB
Clayton Cook lmao forreal
This was fr inspirational. I’ve always looked at this man as motivation to keep doing my shit better.
Whoever made this fire them
Ive seen better vine documentaries...
auto focuses out of existence
Your name is jujhar
steal my pfp one more time nigga >:(
yall batty boys asking for too much
pussy ass fuckk off den
You can tell the editor is trying a bit to hard in this vid.
this dude has always been so cool
He's amazing in mid90s
THIS DUDE IS THE REALEST IN SKATEBOARDING. MUCH LOVE FOR NAK!
I love nak but common Hypebeast this was WHACK dude. For a guy that’s all about creativity and working hard, this video was a disgrace to his name
Andy Hoskins Nakel deserve something we remember this interview by
Fuck Hypebeast.
Thank you for all the inspiration.
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO
They did him dirty this should have been at least 30 min or make a part 2,3 and 4
Hype to see ya boi in Mid90's
Gotta replace that smoke alarm battery!
Idk how he deals with that sound lol
Thought that was one of mine!
thought it was mine too
always
So proud of this guy. Along with kb, sage, SP, benk + all the other supreme skaters. Work ethic for days and still keep it real. Y'all an inspiration in my eyes. thank you!!!!!!!
AND TJ!!! RIP Dylan
Na : (Sharing something really deep about himself)
Hypebeast: SOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLL TRRRRRAAAIIIINNN
i felt that they should've did this years ago with Sean and Sage, their chemistry was on point at the time
Love seeing him more personal he’s so grateful for where he is in skateboarding shits wholesome as fuck
love this dude. straight positivity
It's cool to see how far 4 he's grown. Dude has a good head on his shoulder and has good values. Definitely going to go far in life.
Nak told me wise words during the hockey 3 promo I'll never forget🙏🏽💪🏽
Dude just came to say that pointless shit and dip.
this has been the wave 🌊 nak just stays moving with it you feel
the dancin montage at the end was the best part for sure
Nasty Nak I love this dude
Great actor, great skater. Just seen mid90s it was a dope movie, i had no idea this guy was a real pro.
Loved the shot at the end over the credits.
This was dope af
Where can i find his moms old music, would love to listen
I didn't know he was a supreme skater, that's lit af!
anthony nak been sponsored by preme how you not know that
I love this hole video🔥
i love this shit!!! follow your dreams and dont like anyone tell you what you cant do
Dude, this is ridiculous. I really do like the AWGE DVDs and I really like edits and might use some techniques, but to try and recreate it is so trash. Half the editing was pointless, it ruined the video. This video would have been good with literally simple voiceovers and slow motion b roll shots. People talking about aesthetic and it's art are just following hype. We all know that whoever did this video tried to copy AWGE DVD. Nakel is such a good skater and chill dude, all the extra editing and segments aren't necessary. I kinda feel disrespected that Nak's is even involved with this.
D X awge wasnt the first but I hear you hundred percent
Best dude
Can’t wait for this movie bruh
Came here after seeing the mid-90s trailer, dude seems real af!
That was over too quick!!! Great video
4:45 big facts man love this video
Blessed
Nak is a real ass dude. There needs to be more people like Nakel.
why does this whole video feel dusty?
i'd rather drink paint than finish the video.
Damn wanted to see that game of skate. This should have been longer
I’m ready for the supreme video part
LOVED him in Mid90s
gotta love this guy
This dude kills it.
Respect !!!
Na Kel Smith deserves an Oscar for Mid 90s
Just don’t sell your soul Nakel ❤️
Glad Nakel greets his homies the same way I do
i saw this boy on mid90s and not expect him for some supreme and hypebeast shit
Bruh na-kel is a legend 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dope genuine guy
Not what I expected but still 🔥🔥🔥
na-kel is the fucking man was an honor to see him in person with Earl on the I.D.L.S.I.D.G.O Tour
3:49 that has to be one of the best heelflips i have seen in a good long while. Question tho, Why my manz set up like 3 new boards in one day? Like im pretty sure the spots he may be skating dont require like one board a spot.
Seems like a good dude tho
I met this dude last year at Agenda Festival, nice guy
fire!
My boy T in here too ayee
i saw myself at the concert ahaha
Does Supreme make graphic boards for him that aren't released to the public? I noticed the red box logo on the top of the board is cut out from the grip tape, but I don't recognize those decks.
yoo anyone know that funky ass track at the end?! was feeling that hard
BGM - Wale
Sick
@4:36 "I always have my people on my mind. Living your dreams...you've gotta pay a cost to do that. You know, you're putting yourself out there to a lot of shit that's fake. I like to keep shit around me that I know is real...ya know?" - wise words from Nak
My dawg nakel making big moves
I love him
Na-kel my mpc spirit animal
Another thing most successful people have is high energy levels, he seems to have it. Wish he would of spoke about the acting part of his career though
That guy is so cool he is going to do big things
Did he just change to a new deck when the old one had been skated for three tail slides
Legend Nak
I would trust this man with my whole life
Tyshawn my fav and nakel too
Having never heard man's voice, he sounds different than I expected
This felt like a "Bill Nye" episode.
I remember I was cruising down Hollywood and I saw him with some homies and I was too scared to say hi 😂
Y’all tripping on this editing to me this shit amazing,
The homies insane
Nakel was skating with Earl at the end. I fucking love those two
That is not earl
This dude is sick af but you really need to push yourself to get around to changing the battery in that smoke alarm...
Stay up young rippers👍
please please do one of aidan mackey
song at end??
Love this video... All y'all haters are funny...
A keep doing yo thing na kel
Mid 90s was dope AsF***
Man really got his ender in blessed on in this video
Nakel is actually insane
Whats the outro song tho?? 7:38
When the editor get 1 month to edit
Anyone know the song playing at the end?
I honestly thought the comment were exaggerating 😂😂😂but MAN this edit is so dookie😭 he deserves better, y’all should do a follow up this year
I fucking love nak he’s so cool
My girl owns a salon in fairfax and I use to see this kid skating the stairs across the street when he was Lil as shit with a fro looking like boondocks, but killing tricks. Shoutout to the kid
Legend 666
Had to put that Supreme tee in the thumbnail ofc!
“I’m a human being” 😂😂
What’s the credit song?