Vizage Magazine recently caught up with the man of many titles Mr Terry Kennedy. Terry joined us blessing our studio’s with his magnetic presence. Educating us on how he’s making his mark within this multi-billion dollar skateboarding industry and by how doing what he loves has led him to the best business decisions in his life thus far, Born May 27, 1985, commonly known as “TK“, is a professional skateboarder, Musician and Designer (Yes ladies he’s a keeper).
Most may know him from his hit Reality Show Being Terry Kennedy on BET, He has also appeared in numerous shows such as: Bam Margera’s MTV television shows, Viva La Bam, Bam’s Unholy Union and Rob Dyrdek’s MTV show “Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory”.He had also made a cameo appearance in Snoop Dogg’s Hit song Drop It Like It’s Hot.
26yrs old Terry Kennedy came from humble beginnings in Long Beach, CA, where he was introduced to skating from a child hood friend at the very impressionable age 14 where he decided to make a difference within the stereotype of the Young generation residing in Long Beach from once playing Basketball and Football to Skateboarding, Strategically building his empire.
TK challenged his first pro contest in June 2008, For the Copenhagen Pro, where he finished in 15th place. After conquering his fears he’s since done X Games (finishing in 18th place in 2008) and X Games Mexico (10th place) and many others.
TK not only skate his tail off he currently has a rap group called Fly Society. Along with his clothing (Fly Society) launching today’s Hottest Skating Clothing Line, Accessories, Shoes. But don’t let me toot his horn you can check his line out for yourself by logging onto: www.flysocietyonline.com.
TK has taken his craft from sponsorships with Baker Skateboards and Boost Mobile to a shoe line with Supra Footwear Co, Kr3w Denim Co. jeans line, He even has his own character in an EA Sports video game.
Vizage: How did you get started in skating and ultimately starting your own businesses in the industry?
TK: As a teen, a friend who was a sponsored skateboarder at the time, taught me how to develop my skills. I’d see him after school and he’d be skating in the nice skate gear on and just skating everyday after basketball practice, and I used to always bother him and ask him like dang how did you do that or where did he get those shoes from. And from there He told me to just try it and I was like Naw I like Basketball and eventually he had me come aboard. I started connecting with other skaters and from there, I was addicted. I loved it.
Vizage: What attracted you to the apparel industry?
TK:Your clothes and how you put your look together is part of the skate culture. The people I looked up to in the skating industry taught me everything first-hand. I learned how sales take place, how to cut and sew items, how to screen print a shirt, Once I got sponsored, they showed me how everything was ran, I learned all facets of the business.
Vizage: What advice would you give to young people looking to have success in this industry?
TK:Become a fan of it. Learn it, study it, And allow yourself to grow from it. Network in the industry by going to skateboarding shows and competing, Get comfortable with your skating.
Most may know him from his hit Reality Show Being Terry Kennedy on BET, He has also appeared in numerous shows such as: Bam Margera’s MTV television shows, Viva La Bam, Bam’s Unholy Union and Rob Dyrdek’s MTV show “Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory”.He had also made a cameo appearance in Snoop Dogg’s Hit song Drop It Like It’s Hot.
26yrs old Terry Kennedy came from humble beginnings in Long Beach, CA, where he was introduced to skating from a child hood friend at the very impressionable age 14 where he decided to make a difference within the stereotype of the Young generation residing in Long Beach from once playing Basketball and Football to Skateboarding, Strategically building his empire.
TK challenged his first pro contest in June 2008, For the Copenhagen Pro, where he finished in 15th place. After conquering his fears he’s since done X Games (finishing in 18th place in 2008) and X Games Mexico (10th place) and many others.
TK not only skate his tail off he currently has a rap group called Fly Society. Along with his clothing (Fly Society) launching today’s Hottest Skating Clothing Line, Accessories, Shoes. But don’t let me toot his horn you can check his line out for yourself by logging onto: www.flysocietyonline.com.
TK has taken his craft from sponsorships with Baker Skateboards and Boost Mobile to a shoe line with Supra Footwear Co, Kr3w Denim Co. jeans line, He even has his own character in an EA Sports video game.
Vizage: How did you get started in skating and ultimately starting your own businesses in the industry?
TK: As a teen, a friend who was a sponsored skateboarder at the time, taught me how to develop my skills. I’d see him after school and he’d be skating in the nice skate gear on and just skating everyday after basketball practice, and I used to always bother him and ask him like dang how did you do that or where did he get those shoes from. And from there He told me to just try it and I was like Naw I like Basketball and eventually he had me come aboard. I started connecting with other skaters and from there, I was addicted. I loved it.
Vizage: What attracted you to the apparel industry?
TK:Your clothes and how you put your look together is part of the skate culture. The people I looked up to in the skating industry taught me everything first-hand. I learned how sales take place, how to cut and sew items, how to screen print a shirt, Once I got sponsored, they showed me how everything was ran, I learned all facets of the business.
Vizage: What advice would you give to young people looking to have success in this industry?
TK:Become a fan of it. Learn it, study it, And allow yourself to grow from it. Network in the industry by going to skateboarding shows and competing, Get comfortable with your skating.
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