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'''Theotis Beasley''' (born February 16, 1991) is a [[goofy-footed]] [[Americans|American]] skateboarder from [[Inglewood, California]].<ref name=":1">{{cite web |last1=Chesler |first1=Josh |title=How Theotis Beasley Went From Inglewood Skate Nerd to Sponsored Superstar |url=https://www.laweekly.com/arts/how-theotis-beasley-went-from-inglewood-skate-nerd-to-sponsored-superstar-8175412 |website=L.A. Weekly |date=3 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/action/skateboarding/story/_/id/8546957|title=Theotis Beasley and Jay-Z's Roc Nation|date=2012-10-24|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref> |
'''Theotis Beasley''' (born February 16, 1991) is a [[goofy-footed]] [[Americans|American]] skateboarder from [[Inglewood, California]].<ref name=":1">{{cite web |last1=Chesler |first1=Josh |title=How Theotis Beasley Went From Inglewood Skate Nerd to Sponsored Superstar |url=https://www.laweekly.com/arts/how-theotis-beasley-went-from-inglewood-skate-nerd-to-sponsored-superstar-8175412 |website=L.A. Weekly |date=3 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/action/skateboarding/story/_/id/8546957|title=Theotis Beasley and Jay-Z's Roc Nation|date=2012-10-24|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Born in Inglewood, CA, Theotis Beasley is a graduate of [[Morningside High School]].<ref name=":1" /> |
Born in Inglewood, CA, Theotis Beasley is a graduate of [[Morningside High School]].<ref name=":1" /> |
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Beasley is a [[car enthusiast]] who currently drives a [[Bentley Continental GT|Bentley GT]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dubmagazine.com/home/stars/225-athletes/8957-theotis-beasley|title=DUB Magazine - Theotis Beasley|last=G|first=Kristie Bertucci Photos: Derick|website=www.dubmagazine.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref> |
Beasley is a [[car enthusiast]] who currently drives a [[Bentley Continental GT|Bentley GT]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dubmagazine.com/home/stars/225-athletes/8957-theotis-beasley|title=DUB Magazine - Theotis Beasley|last=G|first=Kristie Bertucci Photos: Derick|website=www.dubmagazine.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref> |
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==Skateboarding career== |
==Skateboarding career== |
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Beasley started skating at age 11 when his cousin gave him a skateboard.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Epicly Later'd: Theotis Beasley (Part 1/2) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdmcJm7-XLQ |date=9 January 2014}}</ref> He grew up down the street from the [[Hawthorne, California|Hawthrone]] [[skatepark]] where he spent considerable time. At Hawthorne, Beasley witnessed and skated alongside professional skateboarders he looked up to including [[Louie Lopez]] and [[Antwuan Dixon]].<ref name=":0" /> The Hawthrone skatepark is where [[Andrew Reynolds (skateboarder)|Andrew Reynolds]] discovered Beasley when Theotis was 12-years old. Reynolds went by the park with [[Dustin Dollin]], Ryan "Beagle" Ewing, and [[Erik Ellington]], noticing the young Beasley. After seeing him skate, [[Baker Skateboards]] put Beasley on flow.<ref name=":0" /> |
Beasley started skating at age 11 when his cousin gave him a skateboard.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Epicly Later'd: Theotis Beasley (Part 1/2) | website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdmcJm7-XLQ |date=9 January 2014}}</ref> He grew up down the street from the [[Hawthorne, California|Hawthrone]] [[skatepark]] where he spent considerable time. At Hawthorne, Beasley witnessed and skated alongside professional skateboarders he looked up to including [[Louie Lopez]] and [[Antwuan Dixon]].<ref name=":0" /> The Hawthrone skatepark is where [[Andrew Reynolds (skateboarder)|Andrew Reynolds]] discovered Beasley when Theotis was 12-years old. Reynolds went by the park with [[Dustin Dollin]], Ryan "Beagle" Ewing, and [[Erik Ellington]], noticing the young Beasley. After seeing him skate, [[Baker Skateboards]] put Beasley on flow.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Beasley received attention in the skateboarding community for his part in the 2005 [[skate video]] 'Baker 3' produced by [[Baker Skateboards]]. Beasley, 14 years old at the time of the release, skated to [[Machine Gun (Commodores album)|Machine Gun]] by the [[Commodores]] and ended his part with a [[Switch Stance|switch]] [[ |
Beasley received attention in the skateboarding community for his part in the 2005 [[skate video]] 'Baker 3' produced by [[Baker Skateboards]]. Beasley, 14 years old at the time of the release, skated to [[Machine Gun (Commodores album)|Machine Gun]] by the [[Commodores]] and ended his part with a [[Switch Stance|switch]] [[heelflip]] down a 9-stair.<ref>{{cite web |title=Theotis Beasley discusses Altamont, filming for new Nike and Baker videos |url=http://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/7667031/theotis-beasley-discusses-altamont-filming-new-nike-baker-videos |website=espnW|date=9 March 2012 }}</ref> In Baker 3, his skate part follows [[Dustin Dollin]]'s part and precedes Rammy Issa's.<ref>{{cite web |title=Baker 3 Full Video | website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLwk3-LPIxQ |date=18 October 2013}}</ref> After the Baker 3 video came out, Beasley turned [[Amateur|Am]] for [[Baker Skateboards|Baker]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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In 2008, Beasley released a part in the video ''Struggle'' produced by Chito Tafy Films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/struggle/soundtrack|title=Struggle skate video soundtrack {{!}} Skatevideosite|website=www.skatevideosite.com|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref> In 2009, Beasley released a part in the [[Nike Skateboarding|Nike SB]] video ''Debacle'' by Jason Hernandez'','' sharing a song, [[Pretty Please (Love Me)]], with [[Shane O'Neill (skateboarder)|Shane O'Neill]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/nike-sb-debacle/soundtrack|title=Nike SB - Debacle. skate video soundtrack - Video by Jason Hernandez {{!}} Skatevideosite|website=www.skatevideosite.com|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref> In 2011, Beasley released a part in the [[Shake Junt]] - Chicken Bone Nowison video.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/skate/dvd/shake-junt-chicken-bone-nowison/|title=Shake Junt Chicken Bone Nowison – Caught in the Crossfire|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref> Also in 2011, Beasley released a part in the [[Transworld Skateboarding|Transworld]] video - ''Not Another Transworld Video.'' |
In 2008, Beasley released a part in the video ''Struggle'' produced by Chito Tafy Films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/struggle/soundtrack|title=Struggle skate video soundtrack {{!}} Skatevideosite|website=www.skatevideosite.com|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref> In 2009, Beasley released a part in the [[Nike Skateboarding|Nike SB]] video ''Debacle'' by Jason Hernandez'','' sharing a song, [[Pretty Please (Love Me)]], with [[Shane O'Neill (skateboarder)|Shane O'Neill]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/nike-sb-debacle/soundtrack|title=Nike SB - Debacle. skate video soundtrack - Video by Jason Hernandez {{!}} Skatevideosite|website=www.skatevideosite.com|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref> In 2011, Beasley released a part in the [[Shake Junt]] - Chicken Bone Nowison video.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/skate/dvd/shake-junt-chicken-bone-nowison/|title=Shake Junt Chicken Bone Nowison – Caught in the Crossfire|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref> Also in 2011, Beasley released a part in the [[Transworld Skateboarding|Transworld]] video - ''Not Another Transworld Video.'' |
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In 2011, Theotis Beasley, at the age of 20, was promoted to the rank of pro by Baker Skateboards and Nike SB. Andrew Reynolds surprised Beasley with the announcement and a pro deck at the [[Transworld Skateboarding|Transworld]] Awards, where Beasley thought he was only scheduled to present an award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/action/skateboarding/blog/_/post/6750310/theotis-beasley-pro-interview|title=New pro Theotis Beasley on the video part and the pro nod|website=espnW|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref> |
In 2011, Theotis Beasley, at the age of 20, was promoted to the rank of pro by Baker Skateboards and Nike SB. Andrew Reynolds surprised Beasley with the announcement and a pro deck at the [[Transworld Skateboarding|Transworld]] Awards, where Beasley thought he was only scheduled to present an award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/action/skateboarding/blog/_/post/6750310/theotis-beasley-pro-interview|title=New pro Theotis Beasley on the video part and the pro nod|website=espnW|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref> |
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In 2012, Beasley released a part in the Baker video - Bake & |
In 2012, Beasley released a part in the Baker video - Bake & Destroy, sharing a song, [[Do Ya Wanna Funk|Sylvester - Do You Wanna Funk]], with [[Terry Kennedy (skateboarder)|Terry Kennedy]] and Jeff Lenoce.<ref>{{cite web |title=Baker - Bake & Destroy skate video soundtrack {{!}} Skatevideosite |url=http://www.skatevideosite.com/skatevideos/baker-bake-and-destroy/soundtrack |website=www.skatevideosite.com}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 2017, Beasley released a "Hip Hop Hijack" Part - produced by Nike SB. [[Lil Wayne]] has a guest trick in Beasley's part, doing a [[boardslide]] on a [[jersey barrier]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/exclusive-lil-wayne-is-taking-skateboarding-132129516.html|title=EXCLUSIVE: Lil Wayne Is Taking Skateboarding Lessons From Professional Theotis Beasley And Practices Until 5am|website=uk.news.yahoo.com|date=15 September 2016 |language=en-GB|access-date=2019-11-19}}</ref> |
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===Sponsors=== |
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[[Nike Skateboarding|Nike SB]], [[Baker Skateboards|Baker]], Stance, Thunder, [[Spitfire Wheels|Spitfire]], Shake Junt, Muzik headphones, [[Bones Bearings]], Brooklyn Projects, Savini Rims, [[Mountain Dew]], [[Young Money Entertainment|Young Money]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Meronek |first1=Rob |title=Theotis Beasley Profile Bio: Ranking, Photos, Video Global Rank: 1326th Overall |url=https://theboardr.com/profile/1366/Theotis_Beasley |website=TheBoardr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.presstelegram.com/sports/20160722/theotis-beasley-feels-right-at-home-for-dew-tour-in-long-beach|title=Theotis Beasley feels right at home for Dew Tour in Long Beach|date=2016-07-22|website=Press Telegram|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref> |
[[Nike Skateboarding|Nike SB]], [[Baker Skateboards|Baker]], Stance, Thunder, [[Spitfire Wheels|Spitfire]], Shake Junt, Muzik headphones, [[Bones Bearings]], Brooklyn Projects, Savini Rims, [[Mountain Dew]], [[Young Money Entertainment|Young Money]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Meronek |first1=Rob |title=Theotis Beasley Profile Bio: Ranking, Photos, Video Global Rank: 1326th Overall |url=https://theboardr.com/profile/1366/Theotis_Beasley |website=TheBoardr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.presstelegram.com/sports/20160722/theotis-beasley-feels-right-at-home-for-dew-tour-in-long-beach|title=Theotis Beasley feels right at home for Dew Tour in Long Beach|date=2016-07-22|website=Press Telegram|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.espn.com/action/skateboarding/story/_/id/8546957/skateboarder-theotis-beasley-rides-jay-z-roc-nation-hangs-smith-more-sponsors-you Skateboarder Theotis Beasley rides for Jay-Z Roc-Nation - ESPN] |
*[http://www.espn.com/action/skateboarding/story/_/id/8546957/skateboarder-theotis-beasley-rides-jay-z-roc-nation-hangs-smith-more-sponsors-you Skateboarder Theotis Beasley rides for Jay-Z Roc-Nation - ESPN] |
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Theotis Beasley (born February 16, 1991) is a goofy-footed American skateboarder from Inglewood, California.[1][2]
Born in Inglewood, CA, Theotis Beasley is a graduate of Morningside High School.[1]
Beasley is a car enthusiast who currently drives a Bentley GT.[3]
Beasley started skating at age 11 when his cousin gave him a skateboard.[4] He grew up down the street from the Hawthrone skatepark where he spent considerable time. At Hawthorne, Beasley witnessed and skated alongside professional skateboarders he looked up to including Louie Lopez and Antwuan Dixon.[4] The Hawthrone skatepark is where Andrew Reynolds discovered Beasley when Theotis was 12-years old. Reynolds went by the park with Dustin Dollin, Ryan "Beagle" Ewing, and Erik Ellington, noticing the young Beasley. After seeing him skate, Baker Skateboards put Beasley on flow.[4]
Beasley received attention in the skateboarding community for his part in the 2005 skate video 'Baker 3' produced by Baker Skateboards. Beasley, 14 years old at the time of the release, skated to Machine Gun by the Commodores and ended his part with a switch heelflip down a 9-stair.[5] In Baker 3, his skate part follows Dustin Dollin's part and precedes Rammy Issa's.[6] After the Baker 3 video came out, Beasley turned Am for Baker.[4]
In 2008, Beasley released a part in the video Struggle produced by Chito Tafy Films.[7] In 2009, Beasley released a part in the Nike SB video Debacle by Jason Hernandez, sharing a song, Pretty Please (Love Me), with Shane O'Neill.[8] In 2011, Beasley released a part in the Shake Junt - Chicken Bone Nowison video.[9] Also in 2011, Beasley released a part in the Transworld video - Not Another Transworld Video.
In 2011, Theotis Beasley, at the age of 20, was promoted to the rank of pro by Baker Skateboards and Nike SB. Andrew Reynolds surprised Beasley with the announcement and a pro deck at the Transworld Awards, where Beasley thought he was only scheduled to present an award.[10]
In 2012, Beasley released a part in the Baker video - Bake & Destroy, sharing a song, Sylvester - Do You Wanna Funk, with Terry Kennedy and Jeff Lenoce.[11]
In 2017, Beasley released a "Hip Hop Hijack" Part - produced by Nike SB. Lil Wayne has a guest trick in Beasley's part, doing a boardslide on a jersey barrier.[12]
Nike SB, Baker, Stance, Thunder, Spitfire, Shake Junt, Muzik headphones, Bones Bearings, Brooklyn Projects, Savini Rims, Mountain Dew, Young Money[13][14]
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