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  • Chris Joslin Earns Thrasher’s 2025 Skater of the Year Following El Toro NBD & Insane “G-MA” Part

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    Chris Joslin has been named Thrasher’s 2025 Skater of the Year and he completely earned it.

    This was a year where he went all in, took some heavy slams, came back for more, and delivered clips that people are still talking about.

    The moment that sealed it for a lot of fans was the 360 flip down El Toro.

    He did roll away the first time but ended up having his trucks broken. Instead of leaving it there, Joslin came back, dealt with the fear, and made it happen.

    Landing that trick on one of the most famous sets in skateboarding history was unreal to watch and showed how much heart he puts into his skating.

    As if that was not enough, he also handled another never been done trick on Wallenberg with a backside big flip.

    The iconic Wallenberg has shut down plenty of skaters over the years, so seeing Joslin add something new there just added to how heavy his year really was.

    The “G-MA” video part tied everything together.

    What made it hit even harder was the dedication to his grandma, who passed away this year. That personal connection gave the part real meaning and made it more than just a collection of clips.

    Joslin did not just have a good year.

    He delivered memorable skating, handled some of the toughest spots out there, and put out a part that will be replayed for a long time.

    Congrats to Joslin on Thrasher’s 2025 Skater of the Year. Very well deserved.

    Thrasher Posted:

    “Our 2025 Skater of the Year is @chrisjoslin_ 🏆”

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  • Skater Rapper BLP Kosher Urges Jewish Unity After Australia Shooting: “We Are Hated Everywhere”

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    Skater rapper BLP Kosher came through with some heavy words after a deadly shooting in Australia hit the Jewish community during Hanukkah.

    His message hit hard online, letting people know he’s feeling the pain and telling everyone to stay strong together.

    He posted that his heart is with people in Australia and said Jews need to stick together and never hide who they are.

    He said that “we are hated everywhere” but that love and unity are what keep people strong.

    The shooting went down in Sydney on Sunday at Bondi Beach where people had gathered for the first night of Hanukkah.

    Around a thousand people were on the grass at Archer Park when gunfire started at 6:47 p.m. Everyone panicked, running in every direction to survive.

    Police said the shooters were a father and son.

    The older guy was killed at the scene and the younger one ended up in the hospital in critical but stable condition.

    Authorities said the son was born in Australia and the father moved there in the late nineties. Investigators are still looking into why this happened.

    At least 15 people died in the attack. The victims ranged from kids to elders. A ten year old girl, a rabbi, a Holocaust survivor, and a French citizen were all taken from this world.

    One of the most gut-wrenching stories is about Alex Kleytman, a Holocaust survivor who died protecting his wife. Rabbis Eli Schlanger and Yaakov Levitan, Reuven Morrison from Melbourne, and Dan Elkayam from France were also among the dead.

    People who were there said it was a normal, happy scene before everything went wrong. Families on the grass, kids playing, music going, people in the water.

    Then gunshots rang out and everyone had to dip fast. Some thought it was fireworks at first until the chaos hit.

    Emergency crews showed up quick after the calls came in. People left shoes and bags behind running for their lives.

    Witnesses said it was wild, something you never expect to happen in a place like Australia.

    Hospitals were filled with injured people, twenty-seven still getting treated the next day. Officials said the victims included families and kids, which made the whole thing even harder to stomach.

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  • Five years later and it’s all coming together. Olympian, SLS Champ, Pro. Well deserved, Ginwoo

    From the very first time we saw Ginwoo skate, it was obvious he was built different. Nearly five years ago, as a young skater coming out of Japan, he already had a bag of tricks that felt way ahead of his time. The control, creativity, and consistency he showed at such a young age immediately turned heads and made it clear this wasn’t just another talented kid—this was someone special.When Ginwoo made his first trip to the U.S. and stepped into The Berrics, he wasted no time proving it. In just a few hours, he rattled off enough tricks to fill multiple video parts, including moves that many of us had never seen done before. It wasn’t about forcing anything—everything came naturally, effortless, and precise. From that moment on, his future in skateboarding felt inevitable.Fast forward to today, and that early promise has fully turned into reality. Ginwoo is now an Olympian, an SLS Champion, and has officially turned Pro for JART Skateboards, celebrating the moment with a brand-new video part. Each milestone represents years of hard work, progression, and staying true to his style.Watching Ginwoo grow from a young prodigy into one of the most exciting skateboarders in the world has been incredible. We’re proud to see everything he’s earned, and even more excited to see where he takes it next. This is only the beginning.

  • Electronic Arts’ Future Could Face Challenges as Saudi Investment Slows Down

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    Electronic Arts might be in for some changes as Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund slows down its big spending.After years of dropping serious cash on technology, entertainment, and  gaming, the fund has told its partners it cannot put out huge amounts of money right now.As we previously reported,  Electronic Arts has agreed to a $55 billion sale involving Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and other investors. This high-profile deal represents one of the biggest acquisitions in the gaming industry in recent years.However, with reports that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is slowing down its spending and reassessing its financial commitments, this deal might also be affected.That is unusual for a fund that normally moves fast and makes big investments.A lot of this comes down to projects that have been running into problems.According to reports, Neom, the massive city project, has hit delays and cost issues, and a big chunk of the fund’s over one trillion dollars in assets is tied up in projects that are hard to sell.With less liquid cash available, the fund is taking a step back from new global investments.Even though PIF still has about sixty billion in cash and similar assets, experts say it might not be enough to go all-in on risky bets. At the same time, the fund is still very involved in gaming.It is part of the fifty-five billion dollar deal to buy Electronic Arts with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, expected to wrap up in early 2027.EA Skate, one of the games fans are hyped for, could feel some of these effects. Big releases like EA Skate rely on solid backing for development, updates, and marketing.Online skate shopSlower funding might mean delays in features or campaigns, but it does not mean the game is off the table. The project is still in motion, but timelines could shift.The fund is already deep in the gaming world with Scopely through Savvy Games Group and stakes in Take-Two, Nintendo, Capcom, Nexon, Embracer, and several esports ventures. That makes it a major player, and its decisions shape how games get made and reach players.On top of that, we also reported that the Saudi Minister wants to host the Olympics. That could be affected too, since hosting the games will cost a lot of money.With PIF tightening its spending and costs rising for global projects, both massive events like the Olympics and high-profile gaming releases like EA Skate might face delays or slower rollouts.Even with spending cuts and write-downs hitting other mega-projects, PIF is not stepping away from the gaming sector.For Electronic Arts, keeping projects like EA Skate on track will require careful planning.Gamers should expect updates and releases, but some of the timing might shift as the company adjusts to the new funding pace. The excitement around EA Skate is still strong, but the road ahead could be a little slower while cash flow gets sorted out.

     

  • Skater Rapper MGK Officially Funds $250K Skatepark for Cleveland’s East Side

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    East Side skaters are about to get a dope new spot thanks to hometown rapper and skater MGK.

    Luke Easter Park is getting a 10,000 square-foot skatepark, and MGK, real name Colson Baker, is dropping $250,000 of his own cash to make it happen.

    The full project is $1.3 million, and the city is teaming up with the Skatepark Project and even chasing a $500,000 state grant.

    Baker hit up the city earlier this year saying he wanted to do something for the Southeast Side, and after talking with locals and the Skatepark Project crew, they settled on Luke Easter as the perfect spot.

    Right now Cleveland only has one big public skatepark downtown at Crooked River, so this is a huge W for the East Side. The new park is gonna sit by the restrooms and parking lot, next to Zelma George Rec Center, and it’s set to open August 2027.

    City Council already signed off on MGK’s donation, and with the Skatepark Project chipping in $50,000 and the city throwing $500,000 in, it’s moving fast.

    Alexandria Nichols, the Parks Director, said they hope people come through from all over and that it can even host events. Last August, Street League Skateboarding had a competition at North Coast Yard during “MGK Day weekend,” showing the city is already hyped for skating and music mixing together.

    cleveland.com posted:

    “The new skatepark would be built at Luke Easter Park, with a tentative opening date in August 2027. MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, is donating $250,000 toward the $1.3 million project through his philanthropic foundation.
    City spokesman Tyler Sinclair said Baker approached Cleveland earlier this year wanting to collaborate on a project on the Southeast Side. With help from the Skate Park Project, a foundation tied to skater Tony Hawk, they met with residents and decided on a new skate park at Luke Easter.
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  • Skate Legend Daewon Song Officially Ends Partnership with Torey Pudwill, Leaves Thank You

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    Word finally broke that skateboarding legend Daewon Song is out of Thank You  Skateboards, and the whole thing is basically done.Their website doesn’t have any options for buying products, no teams, and is just a landing page with Song’s photo.Their socials had a last post on August 20, 2025 with David Reyes joining Zero Skateboards, Gustavo Ribeiro and Danny Hamaguchi no longer had Thank You tags on their bios.Sources close to ShreddER said that the brand is no longer in business, but both Song and T-Puds kept quiet.That changed when one of our day one supporters, abrahammayorga, sent over a screenshot of Song’s Instagram story. Because it was a story, it vanished fast, so a lot of skaters did not even get the chance to see it. But it was legit. The Skateboarding Hall of Famer himself said he was done.  He wrote that he was riding his last Thank You board and gave props to Torey, saying he’s one of the hardest grinders he’s ever rolled with. Then he showed mad love to everyone who had his back over the years. It wasn’t salty or smoke, just him keeping it real and closing that chapter.

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    The sad reality is that this hits a lot of skaters in the chest. Song has tried multiple brands throughout his career. Deca, Artafact, Almost, and then Thank You. Each one was built with passion and creativity but the world of skateboarding can be cold. Sometimes companies fade even when the talent behind them is legendary. Now that Song is out, T-Puds is standing alone with the brand’s name but no real structure around it anymore. Recently he has been skating blank boards and not showing any sign of repping Thank You. That alone already tells a story. It feels like the lights are off and the door is closed even if nobody spelled it out in a formal statement.From here T-Puds has options but nothing is guaranteed.He might rebuild something new from the ground up. He might chill for a while and just skate without worrying about running a company.Or he might pop up with a different crew altogether. T-Puds has always kept people guessing so nobody knows until he speaks.Meanwhile Song pulled up at the Crail Couch recently. Skaters think he might land at Girl or Chocolate. It makes sense considering the history and the respect he has with that whole circle.Nothing is confirmed but the streets love to speculate, and it would not feel strange seeing him roll with them.Even though Thank You might be done, nobody can deny what Song and T-Puds brought to it. Two heavy hitters building something from their own inspiration andtrying to give the scene something awesome.The skate world is crowded right now with too many board companies trying to stay alive in a market that gets more stacked every year.Some stick around and some disappear fast. Thank You had a solid run and meant a lot to the people who connected with it.No one knows if the two will link again someday or if they will stay on separate paths for good.Right now they are moving in their own directions and focusing on what feels right for them. The community is watching closely because both of them have too much history and too much skill to ever fade out of the conversationWhatever they choose next, core heads will pay attention. Skaters grow up on these two. They shaped the culture in different ways. And even if Thank You is finished, the impact they left together is not going anywhere.

  • Lil Wayne No Longer a Pro Skater for Thank You After T-Puds and Daewon Song Close the Brand

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    Lil Wayne is no longer a professional skateboarder for Thank You  Skateboards after the brand reportedly shut down following the split between Torey Pudwill and Daewon Song.As we previously reported, skater rapper Lil Wayne officially turned professional for Torey Pudwill and Daewon Song’s Thank You Skateboards brand.He joined skaters like T-Puds, Daewon Song, and other pros, and was hyped about making it official.The crew even pulled up to Paul Rodriguez’s private skatepark to celebrate, skating, kicking it, and just enjoying the moment together.Since going pro, Lil Wayne has been out on the streets skating hard while also focusing on his music. That grind helped Tha Carter VI reach number one on Apple Music.Portable speakersYou already know that he’s not just messing around. He’s really living both sides of it, showing that skating is as much a part of him as dropping tracks in the studio.According to sources close to ShreddER, Thank You Skateboards allegedly shut down with David Reyes joining Zero Skateboards with Gustavo Ribeiro, and Danny Hamaguchi doesn’t have Thank You Skateboards on his bio anymore. The brand has reportedly come to an end.That means Lil Wayne doesn’t have a pro board with his name out anymore.Even with that news, he’s still skating as a free agent, still making music, and still hitting spots with the same love for skating he’s always had.This opens the door for him to link up with another team, start his own board company, or just skate for fun like he used to before going pro.Without a current team backing him, Lil Weezy seems locked in, doing what he loves, showing that the streets and the studio can coexist, and proving that skating and rap music are both a part of who he is.

  • TONY HAWK CALLING TOM SCHAAR THE FUTURE OF VERT AND THE CLEAR CHOICE FOR 2025 SKATER OF THE YEAR

    Everyone’s been going crazy over Tony Hawk’s latest post about Tom Schaar, and honestly it makes sense. Tony basically said that after all the insane street clips we’ve seen this year, Tom is the one who completely changed the game for vert. He’s calling Tom’s skating some of the most creative and next-level stuff since the Danny Way and Bob Burnquist era — and that’s huge.People are loving how Tony describes Tom’s style: calm but powerful, smooth but still sending massive tricks that nobody else is even thinking about. And the wild part? Tony says Tom’s inspiring a whole new wave of skaters around the world to hit ramps and bowls for the first time. After Tom’s recent part — which dropped less than a week ago — Tony thinks he’s pushing vert into a whole new future, even going over Bob’s 28-foot quarter like it’s nothing. According to Tony, “The Tom Train” is moving at full speed and looking unstoppable… and that’s why he’s his pick for 2025 Skater of the Year.

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  • Independent Trucks has officially shaken the skate world again with a new clip featuring Chris Joslin unleashing a monster tre flip down the legendary El Toro 20-stair.

    Independent Trucks has officially shaken the skate world again with a new clip featuring Chris Joslin unleashing a monster tre flip down the legendary El Toro 20-stair. If you’ve followed skate history, you already know El Toro isn’t just a spot — it’s a proving ground. The giant California stair set has broken boards, bones, and dreams for decades, and only the most fearless skaters even consider stepping to it. In the post, you can see the filmer setting up at the bottom while Joslin, calm as ever, rolls up to the top of the infamous set. No hesitation, no warm-up, just pure commitment. The moment he snaps the board, you already know it’s about to go down. The board spins perfectly under him, bolts, and he rolls away like it’s nothing. A textbook Joslin hammer. Independent Trucks captioned it with: “🔥 Tre Flip down The Bull – 149 Titaniums 💪 #RideTheBest” — a reminder that the trucks holding this madness together were their 149 Titaniums, built for exactly this kind of punishment. Skaters in the comments are calling it: “One of the cleanest tre flips ever done down that set.” “Joslin doing Joslin things.” “Proof that Titaniums can take ANY impact.” “El Toro is officially scared now.” It’s one of those clips that instantly gets shared around — the type that makes skaters stop what they’re doing, replay it five times, and say, “No way he just did that.” Whether you’re a Joslin fan, an Indy Trucks loyalist, or just someone who loves seeing history get pushed further, this post is one for the books.

  • 360 flip down El Toro wasn’t enough — now the bull lives on the board as a reminder of who won the fight.

    After stomping a legendary 360 flip down the notorious El Toro, Chris Joslin follows up with a graphic that tells the story better than words ever could. The new EL TORO deck from Plan B isn’t just artwork — it’s a symbol of domination. The graphic shows a matador standing over a defeated bull, representing the moment Joslin took on one of the most feared stair sets in skateboarding and walked away victorious.

    El Toro has ended careers, broken boards, and humbled countless skaters. But Joslin’s 360 flip was a moment that felt like watching someone tame a wild beast. The board design captures that exact energy: the fight, the fearlessness, and the final blow.

    This release is a tribute to that battle — the bull conquered, the spot destroyed, and a new chapter in skateboarding history written. For fans, it’s not just a deck. It’s a trophy. A reminder of what happens when a skater refuses to back down.

    The EL TORO graphic is out now, and it stands as a bold statement: some legends are earned the hard way… one massive trick at a time.

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