Paul Rodriguez | 20 and Forever

[@josebravo7202]

A hero talking about his heroes, his dreams and achivements... Dude, you are the greatest. If you ever read this, just know that you are the hero of many as well.

[@muzalaf.yamfwa4627]

he read it🔥

[@josebravo7202]

@@muzalaf.yamfwa4627 Yes, dude, I'm so glad! 😃

[@calebeverling6142]

Fr dude like man’s always just gets me mad motivated to skate and to actually push myself to get better

[@shadyboy854]

He read it but didn’t respond 😢

[@aaronlopez8722]

He's my hero too!

[@glrbrasil]

The fact that Paul is so grateful for everything is so inspiring.

[@BaileyPouregon]

Have to be

[@randalllynch7685]

Inspiration to me and many others bro

[@blaiseanddestroy]

The fact that he was talking about the other pro athletes who have 10 pro models on Nike like they're "super athletes" and he isnt??

[@ismadrigal8165]

Prod 🫡🫡💯💯💯💯💯

[@TheRealBeachBum]

💯

[@alexissoriano5165]

Fav skater till this day, made me want to skate. Young Mexican kid starting off at 12yr old representing still

[@jasonhernandez6775]

He can’t even speak spanish

[@CrimsonKing666]

@@jasonhernandez6775 Yes, It is weird. His dad is a comedian who started in Mexico and he didn't teach him Spanish.

[@AMGL1989]

@@wm6456 When I was a kid, if your parents were Mexican and you were first generation american, they would have you mark “Mexican-American” in school or for other documents. I’m american, but my culture is Mexican. Even if you’re raised in America by Mexican immigrants, you grow up like they did. Piñatas, quinceañeras, Mexican food, and all of these traditions of Mexican culture. Being Mexican isn’t all about nationality. Just like black or Asian culture. It’s not black and white. On paper yes, but not at home.

[@crbill7]

I'm friends with a buddy of his , he told me how Paul is actually Puerto rican but doesn't want to associate himself with JLos home country. He'd rather declare himself Mexican.

[@urbanhymns8880]

@@crbill7 That's funny because my Puerto Rican boss said that, in the Latin American world like Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, the worst thing to be is from Mexico.

[@joeljuarezrip]

MEXICAN AMERICAN GREATNESS AT ITS FINEST!! I LOVE IT!! 💪🏽

[@michaelblankenship7278]

Got goose bumps listening to him talk about his come up. Stay good Paul, there are a lot of people that still look up to you!

[@zacfabian3046]

Him and Reynolds are like fine wine,... they just keep getting better and smoother over time!! 💯

[@mrblaze6982]

I back this 💯

[@javiertalamantes8557]

bro desenzo too, sheesh

[@bri7757]

I used to like Reynolds. Until I realized who he really is

[@samrose3205]

@@bri7757 And who is he really?

[@bri7757]

@@samrose3205 a jew

[@KyleJett]

Been following since the beginning! I remember in high school wood shop 1999, I sat next to Clark Hassler. At the time he was on Blind and I remember him telling me about a kid from the valley he knew named Paul. He was like "this dude is the next Koston." To me, Clark was like a God. He was the best skater in our town, so for him to say that, I knew the kid must be REALLY GOOD! When he and Mikey hit the scene, it was amazing.

[@Westcoastnn]

What an experience

[@KyleJett]

@@Westcoastnn It was so cool to see guys my age making it in skateboarding. I was so happy for them!

[@edgar_leon1790]

@@KyleJett Damm that must of been cool to experience that man jealous of you

[@KyleJett]

@@edgar_leon1790 Was memorable for sure!

[@Lakersn1nation]

Stop thanking god!!! Makes it seem like you are special chosen one!!! You got here cause of you!!! All your hard work!!! I can pray all day and never will do wat u do

[@JP-lj8iq]

P Rod been an idol of mine since age 13. 20 years later here we are 👏🏼 🙌🏽. Still the Switch God and Street GOAT 🐐

[@LiveByTheSword90]

P Rod is a 🐐 without a doubt & I love Primitive skateboards. This man has put so much blood, sweat and tears toward the community.

[@albreezy26]

As a Mexican kid who can't skate but has always been in love with skateboarding for 20 years now, your career coincided with some of the best memories I will ever have: the parts, the shoes, the videogames, everything. That's something I can't say about many other people/things. Gracias Paul por todo y como siempre, viva la raza culeros! 🇲🇽🌮🇲🇽

[@okeyfelix7966]

Brother. You've been my hero since you came on city stars . I could watch videos all day of PRod

[@leebyakkoprizziano]

I've met Paul 3 times in my life (2013, and twice in 2014) and he's even given me positive and constructive feedback on my music in 2018. I grew up watching him since 2005 and i did shed a tear during this video because I am so proud to look up a person who has brought together skateboarders worldwide as a movement through the dying times of skateboarding and has been such a monumental figure in a sport i was never good at but will always love until the day i'm no longer on this earth. To me, he's the Kobe Bryant of Skateboarding as Eric Koston is the Michael Jordan of Skateboarding, and not to sound morbid about anything but only being realistic, the world will NEVER be the same without Paul Rodriguez or Eric Koston. I put my life on that. Thank You for always being my hero, most played character in Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, taking the time out to meet and joke with me at Dew Tour in Brooklyn, and overall, always remaining yourself throughout decades of so much within the world. You're forever loved, Paul. Thank you.

[@abrahamromero9398]

Paul Rodriguez is my highest role model growing up. He was the only Mexican American that I ever knew who didn’t play soccer that had a known name. Hope to meet him one day; definitely helped shape my style in skating.

[@Prod84skate]

Thank you for the kind words

[@fuqwhatyouthink4465]

Check out Johnny J produced for 2pac and Anthony Munoz 11 time pro bowler. Check Bruno Popn Taco Falcon best pop and lock dancer ever. Plenty more do your research

[@GayElonMusk]

Love how excited P Rod is talking about it. He seems just as stoked today as he did as a kid. Staying humble, never growing old. Beautiful story.

[@prolificartsociety]

We’re the same age and I still admire P Rod 🤙🏾 My favorite sk8er forever

[@LazyEinstein]

Thank you, Prod. You helped shape skateboarding into the thing we all love today. Much love.

[@Chaise_johns]

P rod. You are a fucking legend and inspiration to my life. I’m only 13 but I’m gonna save all my money to see YOU skate in Sydney this year. LOVE you p rod!!

[@Chaise_johns]

Btw your part in street dreams was awesome

[@oldmantoejam]

Greatest of all time.

[@eldiabloskate]

Can't stop watching this everyday everytime before I go out skating...before sleeping ❤❤❤❤❤🫂

[@tacos_krypt]

Thank you prod for all you’ve done for the movement of skateboarding and all that surrounds truly a monumental being 🙏

[@davighidetti8947]

That plan B roster till this day is absolutely insane.

[@kells45PS3]

Legend. Forever.

[@AsWithinSoWithout95]

Man this just.... Can't even put it into words. Dude has been my hero since I was 13 years old just a young Mexican kid shredding in a small town. I used to dream of skating with Paul one day. I'm 27 years old now and don't skate anymore, but the skate culture is a huge part of who I am and the heros like Paul I grew up watching really have impacted who I grew up to be. Paul, you're a living legend! I remember when I was a kid on Facebook, one day I commented on a skate clip you posted and you replied to my comment, I lost my f*ckin mind man! I ran to show my Tia and called all the homies up to tell them! So crazy to look back at that hype and happiness. God bless, Paul! Maybe some day I'll get the opportunity to shake your hand 🤝🏼and thank you for just being an awesome life long role model for me.

[@goatygo8240]

this just gave me goosebumps, still the man the myth the legend to me 20 years later

[@juanjimenez384]

@8:35 PRod with Plan B is the EXACT equivalent of Messi with Barça, CR7 with Madrid. 🐐 🐐 🐐 His Primitive Era is the equivalent of Jordan with the Bulls while wearing his Jordan 1s Boss moves 👑 👑

[@mikeuptegrove]

It is a perfect story. Everything you describe reminds me of me at 13, 14, 15, years old. It’s all I dreamed of. All the same heroes. I’d have stayed on Girl. In my head then, that was the final place in skating. Nothing came true for me, despite many years of dreaming it, and making staking my life. I couldn’t stay focused as girls, weed, and booze entered my life. Being one of the best in my little town during that period was about as good as the story ever got for me. One of the kids I skated the park with as a 12 and 13 year old kid, Tony Trujillo, went on to live the dreams we all had. Congrats man. We all only get one shot at this, glad you made it your reality. That reality only exists for me in a parallel universe, the point of intersection that my reality diverged from. And you’re right, 20 years is a blink of an eye. Your Dad was right too: what got you there keeps you there. Amen. Aloha. 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@muzalaf.yamfwa4627]

this was mad deep, I hope your reality is still beautiful here

[@mikeuptegrove]

@@muzalaf.yamfwa4627 🙏🤙

[@anthonyleon76]

Forever a legend, skating will never be the same

[@lukasboraski2729]

I always looked at Paul Rodriguez like a grown man. From the style forsure. To see old clips and see what was bein done at such a young age. Mind boggling. We still want that shoe from es even though you and pj made the accel look so good. I know the man is thankful for all this but his skating did that. Think about who he helped the dudes he put on. The style changing. Thanks for hooking wade and Spencer up. I remember top dollar footage. Paul forever

[@Jimberley]

Thank you Paul, for everything. ❤

[@japhetcortez7643]

MUCH LOVE. THE SON OF SKATEBOARDING GOAT

[@alvinomaciel3240]

My favorite skater since I was going up.. I was 12 watching his videos wanting to be just like p rod, I’m 32 now and still watch him and look up to him. Much love P ROD

[@BonesDMS4life]

Same i used to imagine i was prod doing my flat ground tricks and it helped me with consistency

[@blacckarat9156]

I’m 35, when I was young teenager I had similar features to Paul, remember tricking my Mum with a few clips of Paul on VHS, pretending it was me 😅 What a career he’s had, how our lives do pan out after 20 years, goes so fast

[@Alexketchem]

As a fan of 20 years this video really hits different. When City Stars dropped this young kid changed all of skateboarding, now he's the owner of one of the best deck companies. Insane how fast it happened.

[@TheRolexSlayer]

This is my generation right here. As we get older and deal with the heaviness of time. Its comforting that we have others on that same ride. Same same but different, I think of these people as representatives given an important task to, in a way, make it for all of us. Thank you for the influence, the entertainment, the motivation, and a direction for the future that we can all be excited about.

[@lunamane1]

This gave me nostalgia..I’ve been watching you skate since I was little now I’m in my 30s n still watching you kill it..one of my idols bro keep going 💯🫡

[@hutchm8914]

P Rod saying thank you at end feels wrong to me, it feels like I need to say thank you to him. He is one of my skateboarding heroes and a huge influence on my skating journey. I'm 28, I started skating 16 years ago, and Paul was one of the first dudes I ever discovered. I watched every video, had so many of his boards, I even had some of his shoes. Dude had such a big impact on the first few years of my journey, and I really am thankful for him and everything he did for me and for skateboarding. Congratulations on an incredible 20 years as a pro.

[@GabrielMoreira-lp8jj]

A goat, a Legend, the style and grace on tha board himself...ageing like fine wine...keep shredding Paul Rodriguez

[@zacharyrolnick9227]

Deff a huge THANK YOU Paul!

[@NotoriousSK8]

We started skating the same year 96 and I feel like I've grown up watching you skate the whole time in videos and magazines. That's how much of a Boss you are, The GOAT.

[@AdamCeladin]

THE LEGEND !!! Was Great to see you killing the scene since City Star P Rod !!!

[@Mogely]

Thank you for everything you’ve done Paul, been skating since 2004, as I started my skating journey I watched your parts countless times, many tricks I did were heavily influenced by you especially nollie bs heel in specific the one in forecast the one you did into a narrow bank that goes off a curb into the street. You’re still someone I admire as much as I did when I learned who you were we’re blessed to have someone like you to inspire all of us. Much love ❤🙏🏻

[@mike21084]

Has a 37 yr old male I grew up with skateboarding and P-ROD has always been a legend I grew up watching all his videos imitating his foot work on the board P-ROD is so grateful for everything he has and had the privilege of earning from his wins in the SLS to Battle of the berrics against Nyjah Huston that was just epic definitely masters of their craft sometimes I still go out there and shred Hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed evening

[@thoyo]

The legend! Much respect

[@Peksisarvinen]

I obviously don't know P-Rod on any personal level whatsoever, but even still, he is so obviously one of the people who are just genuinely so good, humble and real that it's easy to root for him and be happy of his success. One of the biggest legends of skateboarding for sure.

[@jlin4606]

This man is a fckn straight up n down LEGEND. Thank you Paul for all you have given us and continue to give!

[@NathanKernn]

Paul has always been the man, I remember when me and my homies found out he left plan b and we started speculating on what he had up his sleeve. Great video def inspiring!

[@joerock2667]

Love you Paul !!!!!!!!! True inspiration!!!!!

[@coreyrenstrom]

You’re the best Paul

[@yannfp666]

Your contribution to skateboarding is amazing at so many levels. From the streets to the skateshops to the mainstream and always being such a cool human being and role model. Very classy M. Rodriguez. Please keep going! :)

[@SD-gl2do]

P ROD brings back the nostalgia straight up. 35 years old and grew up in the best Era for sure!!

[@RyanDenman78]

Congratulations Paul, you earned it all. Love you

[@K1NGdrift]

Paul is literally the Kobe of skateboarding.. Both goats, both hard working and grateful for everything! Just hearing that Paul is basically the only skater on Nike that has 10 shoes, pretty crazy..

[@abmDLC]

No importa si ganas o no muchos torneos, para nosotros los que te hemos seguido durante décadas, en mi caso desde los dos miles, eres y seguirás siendo el numero 1 representando a ambos países, un guerrero thrasher Estadounidense con un gran corazón Mexicano, fuerte abrazo Paul Rodríguez estamos contigo apoyándote hasta el final, muchas gracias

[@CesarGarcia-fx1vh]

Entonces anuncia su despedida Paul Rodriguez del Skateboarding

[@fratparty69]

Concordo, e ouvir o homem a falar sobre o seu comeup e mostrar o quão incrédulo se sentia é arrepiante! Continua PROD

[@billysteinmann772]

P-Rod: the backbone of modern street skateboarding. A true role model for us all.

[@tacovalenzuela]

I grow up watching Paul videos and dreaming to be a professional skateboarder one day, trying to learn a new trick for days, that was one of my favorite phase in my hole life, thanks for all bro you are a legend

[@joeljuarezrip]

MEXICAN AMERICAN GREATNESS AT ITS FINEST!! I LOVE IT

[@LooneyToonBeatz]

damn i remember back as a teen in the mid 2000s going through like 5 pairs of p.rods a year lol my mom stayed pissed off. skating was my way of breaking free as a teen. thats back when you had to wait for DVDs to come out to catch the dopest vids. big ups to you Paul Rodriguez!

[@_jouce]

Thank you for all you have done and will do for skateboarding. You are an absolute legend. Love from Malawi, Africa

[@jarrydwassink]

Legend! Will always remember his In Bloom part. I was a similar age to him at the time I first watched it and I just knew this dude was gonna be destined for greatness.

[@elgee8872]

"What got you there will keep you there." Excellent quote to always strive to be your best

[@Chillitscoming]

A true visionary and pioneer. Thank you Paul from the bottom of my heart, you made my childhood worth living. I used to fiend over your parts everyday after school, trying to figure out how you did that Treflip, the nollie late flip the Nac from street dreams for for example. hours on KZbin, the berrics anywhere I could find anything I can digest. Anyone who i skated with knew who prod was or were skating your latest 3rd shoe oof the flashbacks during this video just overtook me 🤩 wow I can’t believe it’s been this long either ! Always gonna reside in my heart as one of the greatest, a legend to say the least 🤴🏻🌟

[@jrmizzgaminglounge]

What a trip down memory lane. Come a long way. It’s been fun to watch.

[@Infinityisdead777]

God bless you Paul. For showcasing a true meaning of what real dedication & nonstop hard-work can ultimately result in. You're a never ending inspiration to many skaters across the globe.

[@oghash4912]

🙏🏼

[@cousinjimmydean4233]

For real I got tears of joy for you watching this video for the 3rd time

[@erikcruz5354]

Inspiration at its finest.

[@topsykretts8058]

Its amazing how perfectly everything played out; Paul was truly meant to be. P-Rod, the GOAT.

[@yijuntey]

I missed the PROD Girl days, I still watch all those full length videos with mike mo, brandon biebel and so on, PROD is such a legend and sick skater and seems like a really nice and chill guy outside of skating too. Deserves all the success hes getting, and more

[@BonesDMS4life]

He is dude . I’ve met him twice and everytime . He was a chill humble dude , he stood there and listened to my explain how impactful he was for me and skateboarding from me he didn’t have to do that .

[@yijuntey]

@@BonesDMS4life danm thats so sick dude, nice

[@TheDealer1228]

Yes, please. Celebrate our legends while they're still here. Give them their flowers.

[@azawilson1]

As koston said in prod intro on in bloom "beware of his flare just watch out" still have the VHS to this day congrats on an stellar career bro well deserved 👏 👍 🙌

[@Gumbocinno]

P-Rod always had a completely unmatched swagger to him. Didn't come off as try hard, just a cool ass dude.

[@mattgreene01]

One of the most amazing skaters in history with what could easily be the best career in skateboarding. Met him at CPH open and he’s also a nice guy. All the best, P Rod, may you continue for years to come.

[@TechOutAdam]

P-Rod inspires me to this day and I haven’t skated in years. Those HS and out of HS years for a bit were incredible. Maybe that’s why I still keep up with what’s happening with these skaters still.

[@tylerpersichini8211]

This shit made me cry and go skate all at the same time. What a beautiful story! Prod is no doubt the Goat🐐 Thank you for all the inspiration killer, love💕

[@oghash4912]

Haha right me too

[@ivanomontero93]

Growing up in skateboarding, and being Mexican American. I looked up to Prod, this dude influenced my adolescence. I’m 29 now, and Paul is still a Goat to me.

[@mateofajardo8295]

What a beautiful compilation of memories, progression and emotions that forged such a good person and skater. You are great Paul, you will always be a legend 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@psyhco4989]

Till this day my favorite p rod part is in bloom.....the goat 🐐 keep it up p rod 20yrs strong an still goin

[@wickedcityrips2409]

Love this, P-Rod pushed skating to another level. Especially when it comes to skating switch. Thanks for all of the amazing parts you’ve blessed us with throughout the years! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next. Stay humble my G

[@Gnarmarmilla]

May God bless you evermore, Paul. Thank you for sharing all that. Very sweet to see what you’ve accomplished Those back foot flips are so glorious... I remember having the hope of being pro so I can imagine how awesome it feels. That was when we were at YMCA skate camp together in 1999 and I saw you were riding for DNA, busting nollie this and nollie that with ease, I was stoked for you knowing that you would be one of the greatest skateboarders we’ve ever seen if you would stay dedicated. Behold, it has come to pass, congratulations brother. I felt content back then realizing that I could not be pro because I wasn’t as talented as you and that made me happy because I know God made you and people like Philipe Gustavo and Carlos Ribeiro to be very rare and awesome to behold. If you weren’t rare, skateboarding in this world would be sorta boring to us. You know? You are a great blessing to us all. I cannot speak of God’s blessedness without also giving you and all my dear fellow people a warning that God hates Ice Cube’s music because it is dark, violent, arrogant and vulgar. He says His son died on the cross for O’Shea and that He will forgive him because “he knows not what he does.” So He loves him but not gangster rap. Just as our parents would punish us more harshly for breaking their rules multiple times, God punishes people who refuse to obey Him despite them being warned multiple times. “Let the wise hear and gain understanding, let the righteous person be righteous evermore as they listen to the righteous one.” Amen May God give grace and peace to you all.

[@0aniel__]

Such an inspiration to us all 💖

[@therayscott]

Truly one of the reasons skateboarding is where it is. Thank you for everything man

[@sigurdwerdammen1494]

So humble, and what a beautiful story. Well done and deserve. Respect.

[@JoeLynnTurner]

When I was a kid and saw what P-Rod did being a kid himself I was utterly amazed. 16 years later he's still going strong. His technique, amazing bag of tricks, big rail tricks and hammers.. everything performed with a very loose and smooth style just makes him unbeatable in my opinion.

[@notakm9957]

still remember being a middle schooler arguing that my prod plan b had way better pop than my friends dyrdek alien workshop. FOREVER a staple in the culture

[@AdrienRaza]

Biggest inspiration. You make us dream Paul!!!

[@marcoalejandre2388]

damn this got me in tears

[@ScotStephenso]

PRod made Nike SB a staple in skateboarding and vice versa, best skater-sponsor duo in the history of skating.

[@eldiabloskate]

So much love from your boy @eldiablo paul 😢❤❤❤❤

[@garyvoigt321]

This was super fun to watch. Thanks for everything you give to skateboarding Paul. 👊🏼

[@ivisiq]

I love that fact that these pictures are iconic.

[@GoodAmerican7]

such a beautiful young man, and a really Good skater you're blessed dude

[@TelaPlano]

Thank you, Paul. Keep going!

[@jeroenenmaarten]

I had that yellow calavera board from plan B as a kid. I'm from a pretty small town and basically had no one to skate with. I remember going to jackass 3d in the cinema with my mom and brother and I freaked out when I saw prod in a nike ad before the movie started. I was so happy I almost cried hahaha. Damn fun times

[@cbrownress8075]

Happy for u Paul .. All that grinding payed off .. Made the Raza proud 🎉🎉🎉 🇲🇽🇺🇸🌎

[@Dicecollector]

I was watching your part in trans worlds in bloom last week Such a talented skater for sure !!

[@lunchbox145]

Little p rod was already doing switch back tails and switch tre flips. what a talent!

[@r7blue]

i remember when i got my Jesus Tat on my forearm i was like.. man its gonna sick like Prods

[@back-engineered]

Hands down the most inspirational, most deserving skater of all time. My number 1 favorite skater growing up and still my favorite to this day. Back in high school, everything I owned was P-Rod! Boards, trucks, shoes... you name it.

[@marcosalcido917]

What up Paul first coment

[@robinhedstrom6565]

I started skating in 1996-1997 and I have seen Paul since the beginning of his Career and it has been Amazing to behold. Thank You Paul for Being You and such a big inspiration. Peace.

[@jeffwonsong]

Congrats Paul! One of the best to ever do it. GOATed!