Na-Kel Smith: Life of a Supreme Skateboarder, Musician, and Actor | HYPEBEAST DIARIES

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.”

[@zenithrebel]

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

[@ogmudbone2334]

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

[@rudysantana8228]

zenith rebel it’s just part of the vision , if you don’t respect art, then that’s you, where’s your videos?

[@Watergunner]

it’s part of the “aesthetic”

[@confettisprinkles622]

Rudy Santana “the vision” lmao yeah ok

[@yesDX]

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.

[@tobiokandi]

editor's trying too hard

[@donnygat]

They shoulda got mikey to do it lol

[@AtyVercetti]

lmfaoo

[@Mfwitadagger]

Bro try watching fuckingawesome videos lol

[@ZenithMusicYT]

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

[@elementjett9658]

Shuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut the fuck up

[@ThatIsDopeBro]

why? if he doesnt spit the truth then who will?

[@julianibarra6599]

Stupid ass comment

[@Max25670]

true, at least include clips that are relevant

[@hapaemorgan2362]

have you ever seen supreme and FA skate videos?

[@murphyouk658]

Nak deserves an epicly later’d documentary. Hypebeast this was weak smh.

[@luci996]

Murphy Ouk with all 4 parts

[@crisbardwell6206]

For real this kinda sucked nakel is amazing tho

[@gettinnapkins]

maybe in 15 years...

[@Wizardkelly808]

B I G facts 💯

[@skateysteve4202]

Nobody wants Odell to waste his time on this nutsack when there are a dozen O.G.s left to cover.

[@samuloreilly8028]

This man and mid 90s made me get into skateboarding I hope this man knows he changes lives

[@bratt_-8491]

fax shi crazy

[@markprice2225]

​@@bratt_-8491North Hollywood ??? 🎬

[@TheJammal1]

Editing was corny af

[@brendan2871]

This edit is so wack. Talking about something real and then it cuts to "souuuuul train" like wtf?

[@Inf3ctedGamer]

souuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul traiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin

[@skaterstinau7599]

bro you aint ever seen soul train tho??

[@alyssabrown6877]

Soul train is as real as it gets fam 💀

[@luka.silling]

THE VIDEO HYPEBEAST BOSS: yo editor, kids love these old vhs clips EDITOR: alright boss, got you.

[@andyhoskins2873]

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

[@djkatashi2721]

Andy Hoskins Nakel deserve something we remember this interview by

[@edwarddelacruz3923]

Fuck Hypebeast.

[@cameronlewis8902]

This was fr inspirational. I’ve always looked at this man as motivation to keep doing my shit better.

[@ClaytonCook3]

I can’t be the only one who wants to see the full game of skate out of Nak and KB

[@christian-jo2np]

Clayton Cook lmao forreal

[@jujharbling265]

Whoever made this fire them Ive seen better vine documentaries...

[@mindinthesand]

auto focuses out of existence

[@MellowWithToms]

Your name is jujhar

[@fingerboard202]

steal my pfp one more time nigga >:(

[@only1kuhleed]

yall batty boys asking for too much

[@finnknowles1780]

pussy ass fuckk off den

[@taj_mahal_I0]

You can tell the editor is trying a bit to hard in this vid.

[@Rcketts]

this dude has always been so cool

[@IIISO_GHOSTLORD]

Thank you for all the inspiration. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO

[@BushidoBrownSama]

He's amazing in mid90s

[@acghoul6907]

THIS DUDE IS THE REALEST IN SKATEBOARDING. MUCH LOVE FOR NAK!

[@MrManUnicorn]

Hype to see ya boi in Mid90's

[@jaymansiales982]

They did him dirty this should have been at least 30 min or make a part 2,3 and 4

[@AndyS52]

Gotta replace that smoke alarm battery!

[@sandslash_231]

Idk how he deals with that sound lol

[@masondixon6269]

Thought that was one of mine!

[@wyatt.little]

thought it was mine too

[@coolmoe4230]

always

[@rexpuentespinajr6443]

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!!!!!!!

[@rexpuentespinajr6443]

AND TJ!!! RIP Dylan

[@harrisonkleiner4448]

Love seeing him more personal he’s so grateful for where he is in skateboarding shits wholesome as fuck

[@DiAmondMiller]

love this dude. straight positivity

[@tommywagner6692]

the dancin montage at the end was the best part for sure

[@Guttsz]

this has been the wave 🌊 nak just stays moving with it you feel

[@Unstable_Luis]

i felt that they should've did this years ago with Sean and Sage, their chemistry was on point at the time

[@Dave....]

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.

[@Williamfholla]

Loved the shot at the end over the credits.

[@thumbsdown1415]

Nak told me wise words during the hockey 3 promo I'll never forget🙏🏽💪🏽

[@Unstable_Luis]

Dude just came to say that pointless shit and dip.

[@leebilai5542]

Na : (Sharing something really deep about himself) Hypebeast: SOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLL TRRRRRAAAIIIINNN

[@Prezzihoe]

Nasty Nak I love this dude

[@awear.studio]

Where can i find his moms old music, would love to listen

[@lildior8290]

This was dope af

[@yesDX]

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.

[@coolmoe4230]

D X awge wasnt the first but I hear you hundred percent

[@AbstractFlexin]

Can’t wait for this movie bruh

[@trevormichaud8701]

Great actor, great skater. Just seen mid90s it was a dope movie, i had no idea this guy was a real pro.

[@esairivera2202]

I love this hole video🔥

[@anthony-rq9sx]

I didn't know he was a supreme skater, that's lit af!

[@KEEPlT1K]

anthony nak been sponsored by preme how you not know that

[@tuazonwarrior]

why does this whole video feel dusty?

[@jacksonnorth2878]

i'd rather drink paint than finish the video.

[@carlosfuentes2559]

i love this shit!!! follow your dreams and dont like anyone tell you what you cant do

[@troytree123]

That was over too quick!!! Great video

[@ryanoncrypto800]

Came here after seeing the mid-90s trailer, dude seems real af!

[@AlexOros]

Whats the outro song tho?? 7:38

[@ncktyu]

Damn wanted to see that game of skate. This should have been longer

[@jacolbyrogers8113]

I’m ready for the supreme video part

[@culllol]

4:45 big facts man love this video

[@tylercox7520]

This dude kills it.

[@trevorgorji]

Best dude

[@itsamemario333]

LOVED him in Mid90s

[@mr556greentip6]

Not what I expected but still 🔥🔥🔥

[@mosmith3026]

Blessed

[@AJShotDat]

gotta love this guy

[@onyxhasmade4444]

Bruh na-kel is a legend 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ra6160]

i saw this boy on mid90s and not expect him for some supreme and hypebeast shit

[@JacobSever]

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.

[@menovedio]

Glad Nakel greets his homies the same way I do

[@heribertodiazmata734]

Respect !!!

[@MrBleedsBlue]

Nak is a real ass dude. There needs to be more people like Nakel.

[@rodrigocota8057]

Dope genuine guy

[@BeshEntertainment]

Just don’t sell your soul Nakel ❤️

[@NIMSINS]

fire!

[@jmba5613]

My boy T in here too ayee

[@lostnfound6106]

Anyone know the song playing at the end?

[@32degreesonoflights.pmason48]

That guy is so cool he is going to do big things

[@hazimnadeem]

My dawg nakel making big moves

[@gunnerdohrenwend227]

I met this dude last year at Agenda Festival, nice guy

[@fear2fuckup]

Legend Nak

[@elizabethmiller5303]

I would trust this man with my whole life

[@ThePeacePlant]

What is the outro song starting at 7:39?

[@milog5462]

5:46 bruh i been tryna find this song for so long is it not out yet

[@Sydicate]

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

[@y0Millah]

i wonder what lens this is filmed on

[@diagofit_]

i saw myself at the concert ahaha

[@rileys4358]

song at end??

[@twenty2eli664]

Na-kel my mpc spirit animal

[@robertpenalber5828]

Sick

[@shadowkid124]

yoo anyone know that funky ass track at the end?! was feeling that hard

[@mp_9322]

BGM - Wale

[@shanejourdan2274]

does anyone know what shorts Na-Kel is wearing in the video?

[@ntsakomathebula4840]

Man really got his ender in blessed on in this video

[@poochmmii]

I remember I was cruising down Hollywood and I saw him with some homies and I was too scared to say hi 😂

[@jay_sun2088]

This felt like a "Bill Nye" episode.

[@literallyjeranie2719]

I love him

[@blessing6370]

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

[@Ijustfollowthedopamine]

The homies insane

[@landon6054]

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.

[@landon6054]

Seems like a good dude tho

[@thomassvendsen7263]

yo guys whats the first song called right at the beginning?

[@laughman15]

anybody know the song that played at the end???

[@beezy707]

Legend 666

[@ignaciopedrosa603]

what is the last song?

[@LexingtonAR]

What’s the credit song?

[@steezySk8n]

Anyone knows what size board na kel rides ?

[@skankwave5245]

Did he just change to a new deck when the old one had been skated for three tail slides

[@elpato154]

Whats the name of the song he was jamming and dancing to when he said it was a full body warm up

[@gcs7796]

Whats the name of the song at the end

[@thenotoriousoneconormcgreg1483]

Fuck, shit, that was dope!

[@sickboycasper6852]

Y’all tripping on this editing to me this shit amazing,

[@none-us6de]

Nakel is actually insane

[@jordy1016]

Na Kel Smith deserves an Oscar for Mid 90s

[@allend6141]

@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

[@lcrisweathers]

Having never heard man's voice, he sounds different than I expected