I definitely look up to Nigel a lot. I like that he's doing something different and trying to put BMX out there in different cultures. In a similar fashion I try to grow BMX with my UA-cam channel by making it look fun. It would be sick to meet Nigel one day.
I have to admit I'm guilty for passing judgement towards Nigel and his riding before... and am I ever sorry. I truly apologize. Nothing but respect and I'm glad I could hear his story and have some understanding. I know what it's like to have a mom battle cancer and all you have to look to is a bike at the end of it all. What a true professional, an inspiration, and an advocate for change and growth in such a narrow industry. My hat is off to you Nigel.
As an old school rider who's now about to hit 39 this year and still riding after loads of injuries and still ride my T1 Barcode daily, fuck all the haters, stay up player! Fuck what industry think, fuck what the general population think and stay true to yourself This young black man got the freshest flow I seen in years, so dialled in.. No wonders he's getting props, lads doing it right. Peace.
From a skateboarders perspective, imgetmevery point he's trying to make, big ups Nigel and keep progressing your sport and what it means to you, as you see fit
Nigel is an originator just because he doesn't compete means nothing. Watch any edit and you see quickly that he is as good or better than the majority of guys riding street. He just is smarter than most by doing stuff the way he is doing it, he isn't just making a few bucks from a frame sale (signature stuff) but rather showing a blueprint on how any top rider can live life riding and make a good living doing it. I love what he is doing and hope more riders take note and do the same and help BMX become more main stream. That gets more riders into the sport, and that helps companies make more and better products that are also cheaper...because with a ton of money flowing into the sport they won't need to charge as much for products to stay in buissness.
Gotta agree Just because he isn't doing competitive doesn't mean he isn't any less of a rider, has less passion or is bad. Infact, hes actually pretty damn good. The only rules that apply is if he isn't living up to the culture by not loving it, or if he isn't great at all and still garnering attention
I totally respect Nigel as a rider and what he is doing bringing BMX into the mainstream world, introducing people who would never think about getting into it into BMX. The only thing that I don't like which he has gotten better with is doing different tricks. Before his videos were very repetitive to me, nothing was really different. But now he's become more diverse with what he does in a sense of his old stuff.
Haters Gonna Hate... Just know that in your heart that you are doing what you Love... It is not how well we weather the storm , But , How well we can Dance in the Rain. Many Blessings , SMR
Nigel is not detracting anything from the BMX industry - he isn't taking money away from it, he's putting it in an entirely different, new spot-light. Nigel is a sick rider, keep putting BMX on the map!!!!
it really doesn't matter who you are or what you do people are going to hate when someone has success period. Nigel keep living your dreams and moving forward. RESPECT !!!
Keep doing what you're doing. Do you know what happens to young people who don't "sell out"? They get older (and wiser) and regret they didn't strike the iron while it was hot.
Only reason people say negative things about this man is because half of them can't ride like him and half of them don't have the business sense like him he is opening up the planet to what BMX riding is by doing these extra things that he is not getting paid for I ride BMX in Phoenix Arizona and one day I hope to be paid for my talents like he is saying anyone else has a problem with that just put your BMX bike down and go get a regular job cuz you're just going to be a bum riding a bike the rest of your life... he is traveling the world and getting to do everything in life that we all dream to do all because of this 20 inch BMX bike why don't you m*********** show some respect he's actually making it easier for our future BMX riders don't you want more to show out of the hours ,scrapes, broken bones and hospital visits
As a rider I can understand why Nigel gets so hated on And that's because he puts himself out differently from others which is the complete opposite of bmx. To a rider he does look like he's in it for the money and that hes full of himself with his ego. Compared to other rider he looks like he just does the same tricks that he can do first try instead of something more techy and different. I also think that people don't really see why Nigel is in the spotlight instead of someone for example Garrett or Devon because of how those 2 rider ride compared to Nigel. In the end I understand what Nigel does and how he's doing his thing but I also do think there should be other riders that should be as popular as Nigel is.
Nigel has truly inspired me. He shows and teaches all of us what an athlete truly is! Fck everyone one else and their wack opinions ! Nigel is the man!! Much respect!!
Here's the problem with interviewing someone like Nigel. He is very well known for his talents (Outside of bmx) however, he isn't considered in the bmx industry as a good rider. He is marketable for being marketable. I would consider him the Paris Hilton/Kim Kardashian of bmx. Vice could have made leaps and bounds by interviewing someone who has really struggled in the industry such as Blackman however, they chose someone who enjoys playing up the fact that people don't like him. I'm whatever whenever it comes to Nigel. He needs a good video part and he needs to stop acting like a victim in all of this. He is the reason bmx is being diluted down so much and he needs to be more real about that.
Hey Vice - while quoting lazydude69's tweet, you failed to mention the fact that Nigel tweeted something very similar, minus the "naked with a bike" part. Nigel brings up race quite a bit in a sport that has a history of including all races & cultures; in fact, there were black riders on magazine covers dating all the way back to the sports inception in the 1970's. Nigel is a talented rider, but has created a narrative for himself that speaks to the general public that knows nothing of BMX, and the reason why he feels like an outcast is because of his arrogance, not his race.
Brien Kielb he doesn't say it's only a white person sport he says it's primarily a white person sport, look that word up and then read how dumb your comment was.
Dogs he a blk man from america he couldnt walk down the streets without ppl judgeing him but yet he shows no hatred to nobody 90%of bmx riders are white its like being the only white guy in the african slums would u feel
@ryansbike be getting some haters now im guessing aha. Why hate on Nigel just because he made it big and used BMX to take him places others havent reached. He has been my biggest inspiration.
smh...I see there are a gang of europeans that hate this BLACK kid...if you do not think race matters in EVERYTHING in this CORPORATION called AMERICA, you are delusional...I have watched some videos of the other european riders and while there are things they do that this kids doesn't, he still has skill that is comparable...why make negative comments on this kid but praise the others? Oh because 100% of it is because he is BLACK and in a sport that is 99% european...I could never ride a bike like this kid or any of the other professional riders..but I will support The BLACK riders...keep pushing and riding young fella!
Honestly I thought the same as others "he's jus big in bmx cuz he's black" but hell no, now i see like dude is a machine n he's better then most of the pro street i've seen that aren't legends
I like what Nigel is doin I completely agree that there's nothing wrong with livin your dreams. But him bein black DID help a lot. In marketing terms. It's not what made him but it did give him an advantage. it's not the thing that made him pro but bein black gave him more potential as a pro
***** Both.. Vice highlighted my comment and he talks about it lol And you don't know nothing he's a fucking joke in the BMX world but you don't know nothing about that
If you hate on nigel, you hate on bmx... Period. People are so jealous that they don't want to see a rider who came from the ground up like anyone else make it on his own terms? Disgusting...
Dj clue said it best if anyone tell you they do it because they love it they lying everyone do it for a check and that's fact whether y'all like it or not
its crazy how much people care about what others are doing with their lives when they dont know the person. they must have no life with nothing else to do but talk about famous people who dont care
he's really fucking good, but definitely way too into the race factor... Your skin color has nothing to do with what you do on a bike. Quit milking your story. Watch some fucking Props Road Fools and lmk what riding is actually all about.... Not self promotion.
I'm begging, please add english subtitles to videos. I want to understand what they saying, talking. Please, please, please. Please add English subtitles, please.. Because youtube subtitles is shit. İts not correct. So, please guys, just add english subtitles to your videos. (Nigel Slyvester.) - Sorry for my english, have a nice day !
jctai100 no dude no, im doing this shis but its not working. Its always wrong. Do you understand, for example, He is saying "BMX Industry" its writing "beverage industry..." Its bullshit, totally its wrong..
Hes nothing but a selfproclaomed sell out. Which is completely cool. Hid vids and his style are awesome but hes not a competitive rider hes an entertainer who incorporates something guys like i can relate to in riding style but his video directing has provided him with a lifestyle that makes him a fantasy rider and kudos for that. Its definitely worth watching for free on youtube and for that im greatful. High five nigel for seizing the opportunity and not squandering it and thanks for the entertainment. Time to ride.
+HoustonRailFan ™ it dont matter where u come from what skin color u got we all the same im a black and i do bmx so it sound like u have to be white to do bmx
I definitely look up to Nigel a lot. I like that he's doing something different and trying to put BMX out there in different cultures. In a similar fashion I try to grow BMX with my UA-cam channel by making it look fun. It would be sick to meet Nigel one day.
respect.
My two favorite riders here, Nigel Sylvester and Adam LZ. And ofcourse Harry Main. :)
Smallex Marley deadass i like the same people haha
respect adam
Adam LZ when are you gonna do another bmx video???😀😀😀😀
I have to admit I'm guilty for passing judgement towards Nigel and his riding before... and am I ever sorry. I truly apologize. Nothing but respect and I'm glad I could hear his story and have some understanding. I know what it's like to have a mom battle cancer and all you have to look to is a bike at the end of it all. What a true professional, an inspiration, and an advocate for change and growth in such a narrow industry. My hat is off to you Nigel.
Nothing but respect for this dude. Anyone who can go out there and make their dream a reality shouldn't have to deal with the hate.
As an old school rider who's now about to hit 39 this year and still riding after loads of injuries and still ride my T1 Barcode daily, fuck all the haters, stay up player!
Fuck what industry think, fuck what the general population think and stay true to yourself
This young black man got the freshest flow I seen in years, so dialled in.. No wonders he's getting props, lads doing it right.
Peace.
From a skateboarders perspective, imgetmevery point he's trying to make, big ups Nigel and keep progressing your sport and what it means to you, as you see fit
Nigel is an originator just because he doesn't compete means nothing. Watch any edit and you see quickly that he is as good or better than the majority of guys riding street. He just is smarter than most by doing stuff the way he is doing it, he isn't just making a few bucks from a frame sale (signature stuff) but rather showing a blueprint on how any top rider can live life riding and make a good living doing it. I love what he is doing and hope more riders take note and do the same and help BMX become more main stream. That gets more riders into the sport, and that helps companies make more and better products that are also cheaper...because with a ton of money flowing into the sport they won't need to charge as much for products to stay in buissness.
Gotta agree
Just because he isn't doing competitive doesn't mean he isn't any less of a rider, has less passion or is bad. Infact, hes actually pretty damn good.
The only rules that apply is if he isn't living up to the culture by not loving it, or if he isn't great at all and still garnering attention
That pic of the platform jump is AWESOME!!!!
I totally respect Nigel as a rider and what he is doing bringing BMX into the mainstream world, introducing people who would never think about getting into it into BMX. The only thing that I don't like which he has gotten better with is doing different tricks. Before his videos were very repetitive to me, nothing was really different. But now he's become more diverse with what he does in a sense of his old stuff.
Nigel has always been one of my favorite riders, grew up watching him and super stoked with his success even today!
Haters Gonna Hate... Just know that in your heart that you are doing what you Love...
It is not how well we weather the storm , But , How well we can Dance in the Rain.
Many Blessings , SMR
Vice, can you please start listing the music used, end credits only show one track- was looking for name of the first track
Soul Khan - Mr Governor, found out tosay cuz of this video lol
Good that he cleared up the statement about ''most riders compete in bmx''
Nigel is not detracting anything from the BMX industry - he isn't taking money away from it, he's putting it in an entirely different, new spot-light. Nigel is a sick rider, keep putting BMX on the map!!!!
You're the reason why I bike people like you who approach something so different gives me a better light to do what I do
Can't troll here. I do have a heart. Bless you Nigel. Keep ridin
Nigel, You always inspired me. Can't wait to be riding for your company!
it really doesn't matter who you are or what you do people are going to hate when someone has success period. Nigel keep living your dreams and moving forward. RESPECT !!!
If anyone is wondering, First song is: Soul Khan - Mr Governor.
what is the name of first song?
Keep doing what you're doing. Do you know what happens to young people who don't "sell out"? They get older (and wiser) and regret they didn't strike the iron while it was hot.
YO! S/O to Nigel! You're doing big things man!
This is inspirational Nigel is up there and that platform gap is incredible
Nigel impact bmx with his dream and goals in life, he the man for that 💯
Only reason people say negative things about this man is because half of them can't ride like him and half of them don't have the business sense like him he is opening up the planet to what BMX riding is by doing these extra things that he is not getting paid for I ride BMX in Phoenix Arizona and one day I hope to be paid for my talents like he is saying anyone else has a problem with that just put your BMX bike down and go get a regular job cuz you're just going to be a bum riding a bike the rest of your life... he is traveling the world and getting to do everything in life that we all dream to do all because of this 20 inch BMX bike why don't you m*********** show some respect he's actually making it easier for our future BMX riders don't you want more to show out of the hours ,scrapes, broken bones and hospital visits
Great vid! Keep blazing a new trail...never settle or be average
As a rider I can understand why Nigel gets so hated on And that's because he puts himself out differently from others which is the complete opposite of bmx. To a rider he does look like he's in it for the money and that hes full of himself with his ego. Compared to other rider he looks like he just does the same tricks that he can do first try instead of something more techy and different. I also think that people don't really see why Nigel is in the spotlight instead of someone for example Garrett or Devon because of how those 2 rider ride compared to Nigel. In the end I understand what Nigel does and how he's doing his thing but I also do think there should be other riders that should be as popular as Nigel is.
He keeps it real. How can anyone hate on him? Do what you do Nigel.
Always looked up to this guy and I still do!
What is the name of the first song?
somebody can tell me what the intro song is called?
nvm
That's what you get for being different, people hate but keep doing you good job man
Wats the song
Nigel has truly inspired me. He shows and teaches all of us what an athlete truly is! Fck everyone one else and their wack opinions ! Nigel is the man!! Much respect!!
bro nigel is doing his thing and thats tight. way to be different dude keep it up.
Mindset x1000 man keep killing it keep grinding
first song is Soul Khan - Mr Governor !
Here's the problem with interviewing someone like Nigel. He is very well known for his talents (Outside of bmx) however, he isn't considered in the bmx industry as a good rider. He is marketable for being marketable. I would consider him the Paris Hilton/Kim Kardashian of bmx. Vice could have made leaps and bounds by interviewing someone who has really struggled in the industry such as Blackman however, they chose someone who enjoys playing up the fact that people don't like him. I'm whatever whenever it comes to Nigel. He needs a good video part and he needs to stop acting like a victim in all of this. He is the reason bmx is being diluted down so much and he needs to be more real about that.
Lol "Kim Kardashian of BMX"
Defenetly most of the HAters are just Jeally in my opinion. He just made it from Hobby to Job so u got my Support !
This guy is pretty cool, anyone got a track id for the 1st song?
Oh. But HUGE props on that platform gap. That was fuckin rad.
This dude right here is bmx he's a legend in my book
what is that song at the end??!!!!
nvm hah
Hey Vice - while quoting lazydude69's tweet, you failed to mention the fact that Nigel tweeted something very similar, minus the "naked with a bike" part. Nigel brings up race quite a bit in a sport that has a history of including all races & cultures; in fact, there were black riders on magazine covers dating all the way back to the sports inception in the 1970's. Nigel is a talented rider, but has created a narrative for himself that speaks to the general public that knows nothing of BMX, and the reason why he feels like an outcast is because of his arrogance, not his race.
Brien Kielb he doesn't say it's only a white person sport he says it's primarily a white person sport, look that word up and then read how dumb your comment was.
Dogs he a blk man from america he couldnt walk down the streets without ppl judgeing him but yet he shows no hatred to nobody 90%of bmx riders are white its like being the only white guy in the african slums would u feel
U telling me u didn't get paid for that ESPN body shoot? Cmon now
yea that sounded sketchy
Gavin loge I think he meant paid big money. People thought it was a money grab
Gavin loge no no one does
yall gonna write that whole video description without linking to part 1?? smh...
All these haters talking shit about a guy who doesn't care what ya say because he doing what he loves to do all he does is hussel and get that money👌
Nigel brings bmx alive. Hands down.
The saddest thing in life is wasted talent. Stay up Nigel.
Nigel Sylvester a true bmx king form new haven Connecticut 4/11/16.
@ryansbike be getting some haters now im guessing aha. Why hate on Nigel just because he made it big and used BMX to take him places others havent reached. He has been my biggest inspiration.
smh...I see there are a gang of europeans that hate this BLACK kid...if you do not think race matters in EVERYTHING in this CORPORATION called AMERICA, you are delusional...I have watched some videos of the other european riders and while there are things they do that this kids doesn't, he still has skill that is comparable...why make negative comments on this kid but praise the others? Oh because 100% of it is because he is BLACK and in a sport that is 99% european...I could never ride a bike like this kid or any of the other professional riders..but I will support The BLACK riders...keep pushing and riding young fella!
What in the fuck?
yeah what the fuck
LOL, how is street bmx european at all???? It's not....
Smh...
Oh I forgot... YOU white people think WHITE is a race... Fyi, it's not...read a book and stop trolling comments..FOH!
what kind of bike did he have ?
Honestly I thought the same as others "he's jus big in bmx cuz he's black" but hell no, now i see like dude is a machine n he's better then most of the pro street i've seen that aren't legends
7th Ave. Park Slope dope, you know.
Keep up the good work man, the haters are just a bunch of sheep anyways. You got the skills, keep on keeping on Nigel!
HoustonRailFan ™ dude fr I'd like you to see you do that
FR
I don't see how posing nude makes you gay. If it was in a magazine for women, would it still be gay just because he's naked?
#hix was just chilling out here 😂
I like what Nigel is doin I completely agree that there's nothing wrong with livin your dreams. But him bein black DID help a lot. In marketing terms. It's not what made him but it did give him an advantage. it's not the thing that made him pro but bein black gave him more potential as a pro
and his sb game soo tight, bros sick who can hate on him.
Dope style 👍
YOU ARE ALREADY UNFORTABLE , MUCH RESPECT FOR YOU
dope as fuck nigel. this the hype we all love right here
I'm not a hater never will be but I stand by my comment
He used my comment.. Really? Is some random dude really getting to you that bad?
***** Both.. Vice highlighted my comment and he talks about it lol And you don't know nothing he's a fucking joke in the BMX world but you don't know nothing about that
***** haha you came at me and I responded the fuck you mean
***** I really don't give a fuck I said what I had to say and if you feel some type of way about move on with your life
***** Appreciate that homie
HoustonRailFan ™ he making way more money then ur ass lol
Chales... yo no entiendo ni madres....y se ve q esta chingon el video. Eres grande Nigel
This nigga an inspiration B! Respect!
If you hate on nigel, you hate on bmx... Period. People are so jealous that they don't want to see a rider who came from the ground up like anyone else make it on his own terms? Disgusting...
1 55 you dropped something
So much hate for such an amazing rider.
The Animal team has some of my all time favorite videos and I love Nigel's style but that picture is goofy as fuck. Haha. Whatever tho. No disrespect.
young boi nicee wit it!!
Dj clue said it best if anyone tell you they do it because they love it they lying everyone do it for a check and that's fact whether y'all like it or not
its crazy how much people care about what others are doing with their lives when they dont know the person. they must have no life with nothing else to do but talk about famous people who dont care
he so good at street got flow more ..
Go head, switch the style up..N If they hate.. Then let em hate.. N watch that money pile up!!
you are the best
Respect!
Dude is nasty with the bike.
theres many celebs that have done a nude photo shoot, yeah you're going to get stupid shit but it gets your name out there more
he's really fucking good, but definitely way too into the race factor... Your skin color has nothing to do with what you do on a bike. Quit milking your story. Watch some fucking Props Road Fools and lmk what riding is actually all about.... Not self promotion.
Nah Nigel is sick bruh
Dope!!!
I'm begging, please add english subtitles to videos. I want to understand what they saying, talking. Please, please, please. Please add English subtitles, please.. Because youtube subtitles is shit. İts not correct. So, please guys, just add english subtitles to your videos. (Nigel Slyvester.) - Sorry for my english, have a nice day !
buddy, just click on the "subtitles" button...done
Just go to settings enable subtitles
jctai100 no dude no, im doing this shis but its not working. Its always wrong. Do you understand, for example, He is saying "BMX Industry" its writing "beverage industry..." Its bullshit, totally its wrong..
Not saying this guy has no skill, but if kanye west rode a bmx....
Dope
We don't hate Nigel because he's a "sellout". We hate bim because he thinks he's God's gift to bmx.
And ya fuck boys really think Ya God on earth so Ya point is...
He is
Biniam Desta srt8 bro.... Like woho would beat this dude in the x games street comp.... No one
Hes nothing but a selfproclaomed sell out. Which is completely cool. Hid vids and his style are awesome but hes not a competitive rider hes an entertainer who incorporates something guys like i can relate to in riding style but his video directing has provided him with a lifestyle that makes him a fantasy rider and kudos for that. Its definitely worth watching for free on youtube and for that im greatful. High five nigel for seizing the opportunity and not squandering it and thanks for the entertainment. Time to ride.
Fuck the haters! You killin em!
He should truck el toro
your sick for what u do don't let any one get to u man keap doin what u do
Everyone hating cause they're broke and talentless while my nigga Nigel is making money. Lol Haters make you famous.
Ummm isn't close to my nigga gabe brooks or even sean morr I mean come on .
I like chicken
Damn.. I'd be his girl lol
I had lots of respect for you until I saw those pictures. WTF man?
+Houstonrailfan
#hixfam
he sell out next to drug
All you do is talk
+HoustonRailFan ™ ok and whats your point is u making money like him can u ride a bike like that no u probaly cant u seem like a hater
+HoustonRailFan ™ it dont matter where u come from what skin color u got we all the same im a black and i do bmx so it sound like u have to be white to do bmx
Travon Steverson yeah bring the race card into it
Dude you only do sub par tricks compared to the people who really should be reppin bmx like Garrett ty Etc