Professional skateboarder opens restaurant in the Bronx

[@JackedBlack88]

"One of few African Americans in the sport of Professional Skateboarding" Every skater and their mom knows this isn't true. Antuan Dixon, Kevin Romar, Cyril Jackson, Ishod, Theotis, Robert Neal, Na-Kel Smith, Kevin Bradley... I barely touched the surface. And those are just current skaters. No doubt TJ is the man, but Skateboarding has never, and will never, be about skin color. And those in Skateboarding know this.

[@joeblack363]

Amen

[@cheesedon1]

This is facts I think they just mean it’s very few black skaters that are famous even outside of the sport. They’re wrong but I get why outsiders always bring it up

[@phill93]

ZION

[@fatkid4904]

Bruh what about terry Kennedy Harold hunter keenan Milton Kareem Campbell Devine Calloway Stevie willams keeland dadd Marcus Mcbribe Benny fairfax

[@nintendogs666]

Said Kevin Romar twice bro

[@hlopez3975]

His response to his “color” was prestigious. Dope ass skater

[@reptidan]

H Lopez I cant get over the fact that its always about color in the states.. so weird to me..

[@drek273]

Well slavery happened here. Then Jim Crow.. I understand that it can be overplayed but there’s history man

[@reptidan]

Slavery happened everwhere, also here, not too mention WW2. We have are own problems here. But we would never put so much emphasis on color. Its segregates people for no reason and adds to racism.

[@collectnsell]

reptidan slavery in America is a bit more unique. Rarely do you see “slaves” being taken from another country, and stay in said country for centuries.

[@johnberry2678]

reptidan Fam, slavery literally shaped most of the infrastructure in our country, followed by Jim Crowe which is unique to American history and years of systematic discrimination in the forms of mass incarceration, housing redlining, etc. Nothing is overstated

[@Jmack7861]

“One of the few African Americans in skateboarding” lol what

[@alpachabowl6610]

It's fox news lol

[@sk0kiE]

Fox news is retarded

[@igotnoiphone201]

fox news and mass media organizations like fox, nbc, cbs, etc. ALL have MOTIVES. This wasnt a story on Tyshawn, they used tyshawn to paint a racist remark on how “black people can do anything” belittling african americans and making it seem like tyshawn is one of the many that are oppressed and found their “big break”. The media loves to paint pictures, they love to see in COLOR. They cant see anyone just by their accomplishments, they must look at his/her skin color, background, their personality/rhetoric, etc.

[@PoloBear26]

Thinking the same thing.

[@TheAlburito]

brain dead reporters ignorant white people

[@sprainedchakra8417]

TJ is not one of the only black pros

[@charlesschultz5383]

Aid-BO news is trippin lol

[@LILSEMEN-rx3mh]

They said one of few listen dickhead

[@Nediler]

@Kool Hggg Don't see CNN giving this kid a platform...

[@misophone]

LMAOOO

[@TheHuskyK9]

@@Nediler And? Fox still tried to make it out about race when it had nothing to do with it. Lmao y'all always like to bring up CNN like it's relevant

[@TheVertDeChine]

No one in skateboarding: All News Outlets: and don’t forget to mention he’s African American.

[@TheHuskyK9]

Of course mainstream media has to make it about race. "One of the few African Americans in pro skating" is just saying "I don't know shit about skateboarding"

[@rhumandlove393]

Man as soon as I heard one of the only African Americans in skateboarding, i immediately rushed to the comments.... 1st comment corrected this nonesense hahah

[@arthurvalenzuela857]

It's just my complexion Good shit bro sk8 boarding has no race

[@sam22312]

Don't bring race into skating, we're all brothers in this sport.

[@chiraqtookapack7189]

Okay, that’s fine. He’s just a brotha.

[@emmanuelirizarry5302]

Skateboarding is not a sport. Skateboarding is skateboarding

[@sam22312]

Emmanuel Irizarry "an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment." Aka a sport. Try again.

[@emmanuelirizarry5302]

Sam Rashedi i forgot that you have the “Nike Street League” mentality, that is why you can’t and won’t understand something so simple. So, I don’t need to try.

[@MrTaitanz]

@@emmanuelirizarry5302 dude, shhh

[@stemcellphone]

I think the real takeaway here is that he started a business for his mom, and that's awesome.

[@jackporteraltonmay8907]

Few black people in skating 😂😂

[@misophone]

LOL

[@nicholasteresi5125]

This is a fox news classic quote

[@kanescrimes4848]

Like always, Fox is 20 years out of touch with reality.

[@kanescrimes4848]

...I bet the vast majority of CNN reporters have the same perception though. Appealing to either media entity more then the other is just stupid/intellectually dishonest.

[@salahsyoutube]

CAPPPPPO

[@blexaarron]

It’s so funny how they bring up race but his response is what really sets him apart. Love it.

[@quezlark7875]

Love how the news always has to put a racial spin on every story now..tyshawn is killing it as a skater and human what does being black have to do with it

[@GypsiAAA]

Man i love TJ even more now, he's a great role model for kids

[@M4TTYN]

need more of it to these vibes too much bad coming from here to all over ppl need to not doing the extra shit and build each other up and they area's like this and things would be much better to the youngin's deff gotta have more role models to not rappers & actor's to more common game streamers and shit but a role model is one no matter who it is to not cause the $ and the material things but the positive they do

[@AkatsukiShadow]

Kids like these are raised thru strong parents! What an amazing mother! She said "Let children follow their dreams, not yours." Respect big time!

[@thorgoodlife1865]

#1 parenting advice.

[@mosmith3026]

Yes! Big up TJ! Can't wait to get some good food next time I'm in NY and support the homie

[@davismatseas9766]

he sounds like he just smoked some of the stickiest of the icky

[@iorisue3236]

Davis Matseas tj doesnt smoke or drink, he said this in an interview

[@thomasrainbow]

Or maybe he's just chill and humble af

[@davismatseas9766]

iorisue must be high on life then, gotta feel great to accomplish what he has

[@M4TTYN]

@Y S yea..... no fuck off with that one

[@marcflaherty6905]

He said in an interview he doesn’t smoke or drink at all

[@icee1k]

1:01 I might sound dumb but they made it a race thing and probably don’t know skateboarding is probably the most diverse industry ever.

[@DannyOVideos]

TJ is the man! I gotta check out his spot whenever I’m in the city!

[@MultitaskingGuy]

There’s a lot of black pros

[@7d7films3]

That one guy - the news just wanted to bring race into it

[@MrButterybrandon]

Skateboarding is never about race, it’s about your love for the sport and landing that trick till your board snaps!

[@I_Foshow]

Why is almost every comment about how ignorant the news is? That's already expected. Let's not forget how rad this man is. He used his passion to gave back to his family and gave them theirs.

[@Suburb_hell]

I don’t even know him personally but it’s awesome to see what he’s accomplished and how he remains humble. I’d love to visit NY just to eat at his family restaurant.

[@sasproductions701]

and skate with him as well.

[@ihor_otg]

I shook this man’s hand on go skate day while on the street with hundreds of other skaters, that day was a movie

[@user-og6ol2im7v]

It's funny how everyone watching knows more than the announcer. However it's still nice that they're talking about him

[@alanan.4833]

i love TJ. his response about skin color was simply just him saying he does what he enjoys. awesome dude.

[@nyclurker603]

damn I didn't know about this...I gotta check this place out

[@sethmacculloch8097]

His signature shoe is amazing as well. Durable and very comfy. I highly recommend them.

[@SchenectadySlim]

Yeah TyShawn! Out there doin it! Respect ✊🏻

[@rickylafleur9601]

Bringing race into skateboarding is just not acceptable at all. Nyjah Houston isn’t white, Yuto Horigome isn’t white, Ishod Wair isn’t white. But they are all extremely successful and they have bearings, shoes, boards, clothing, and countless other things with their name on it because of the hard work they put in and having the will to keep going through bails. Skaters are seen for their style and different ways of doing the same tricks others do. Not where they come from or what their current situation is.

[@patrickcoronado6315]

"My mom didn't have that much $ but she gave us ($60 each)"...💀

[@M4TTYN]

it be like that bro

[@bushydickbill]

Could’ve been a christmas present

[@lyonsvalley4735]

YKWTFGO! TJ PUTTING IN THAT WORK LETS GO!

[@RKLS90]

Someone should’ve smacked this reporter. “He says he’s not a trailblazer but it’s the truth. He’s ONE OF ONLY A FEW AFRICAN AMERICAN SKATERS.” This guy clearly knows nothing about skateboarding except for the 3 seconds of X Games he saw on TV back in 1999. I started skating in the 90’s & there has been a lot of black skaters the whole time. Sure the majority is white but black, Hispanic & Asian make up a large portion of all skaters

[@loweni7460]

AYY brother killin it, as usual, he's a huge inspiration

[@oliverhasadeathwish994]

3 years later and TJ is still the goat

[@МихаилГуляев-ъ3с]

Your content is so touching

[@Gnarkilla720]

I hate the news but what they said made it real af. Always had mad love for this dude.

[@jasm4743]

respect

[@tylerofviolence]

TJ a humble ass dude and respected by many.

[@strawberyypeels8722]

I fuckin love this guy man

[@premelosv]

this dude came to my donut shop in LA

[@joeblack363]

The fuck you talking about not a lot of African American pro skaters lol

[@christophersantiago6011]

SOTY!? Dang man I've been out the game too long didn't even know about you. Respect though young fella. Boss up! Oh yeah and I'll definitely slide through next time I'm out there..

[@dbspaceoditty]

right? i wasnt a fan of grant taylor. sorry i just wasnt a fan. havent paid attention since. TOTY was a joke that year too

[@ch3xmix]

he's so chill

[@thomasrainbow]

Love this guy! One of the best skateboarders out there and a role model! Great vid for Fox News! wow. Good work

[@arthuraiona214]

Good for you brother. God bless you and your family!!🙏🙏

[@raftika1]

Taste so good. Can’t wait to go and eat there

[@CYSA2122]

Omg congrats Yyshawn!!! That's fire.

[@SHIRO3301]

NAAAAAAH what the actual hell! So basically I bought an i-D magazine and just about 10 mins ago just read about Tyshawn. Now this has just appeared in my recommendations for the first time :0 DAAAAAM KZbin I'm shook... Big up though Tyshawn, but I'm hella shook right now

[@eddieg9060]

damn this kid really has made it far good for him 3 major sponsers shits crazy

[@johncena360noscopemlg]

Mad inspirational

[@nahunviera00]

No one: Absolutely no one: Main stream media: let’s add race into this

[@casarezc]

Im getting tired of seeing "no one:" Fucking followers can't stop repeating what other dumb asses write

[@jacobwatterson923]

I WISH THE BEST FOR HIM HIS MOTHER AND HIS RESTURAUNT

[@broadwaynicky]

This is a great news pkg tho. I would be thrilled to interview Jones.

[@stevenpatterson7954]

CONGRATS KING

[@armandoenriquez1104]

Before San Diego, California.

[@SexyEmoBoy69420]

Armando Enriquez Wdym

[@whatmemories3728]

Wut?

[@sk8academy241]

Cookie head, Jhon Reeves, Sean Sheffey, Sal Barbier, Kanten Russell, Marcus and Lavar Mc Bride, Kanten Russell, etc.

[@AripLabalt]

dont let this newsreporter distract from the fact that he not even 21 and he opened a restaurant run by his own mother real family business owner at this age this is just too cool to see!

[@Gumbocinno]

Damn what the fuck. I used to skate with people who were always skating with him, never met him myself. I knew from that video with him and Frankie Spears that he (they) were something special. Guy blew up. That's awesome. Makes me want to skate again.

[@SQUIRTGANG]

I'd argue that skateboarding is on par with futbol in terms of ethnic diversity

[@Rufusdos]

Exactly. Pure meritocracy.

[@RoseLoveCo]

congrats TJ

[@T25de]

Say some more for the home style cooking

[@matthewnzahiragiordano8279]

He's a dope skater race is not the issue we all bleed the same much love to your family and everyone there making there dreams reality

[@Ouncer86]

Congrats homie keep doing big things

[@JJMR3000]

White, Chocolate, Rice skater doesn't fkn matter. We all stand together, bros. Let's smoke a joint.

[@joshphillips3171]

bruh these comments are legit the best. it dont matter what skin colour you are, just be a decent person

[@DarkStarGSK22]

Ok ok so the reporter is pretty ignorant by saying that but can we all just focus on what truly matters here? The man is WINNING, dont matter the race he's getting ahead. 1 of us making it feels like a triumph to me 💯

[@conorthefivechickenedcockr9003]

Love the name of the restaurant. He must love the friday movies!

[@cav_empty]

fuckin hate how the news always has to throw race in there somehow... dude’s just good at what he likes to do, leave it at that

[@jamesblue5906]

Nakel Smith, Theotis Beasley, Ishod Wair, Ray Barbee, Antwuan Dixon, Lil Dre, Ray Barbee, Stevie Williams, Robert Neal, Kader Sylla, Terry Kennedy, Kareem Campbell, Zion Wright, Zach Allen "one of the few pro African American skaters" gtfo smh 😂

[@oppositelock6844]

Kevin Romar, Ray Barbee, Marty Grimes, Darrell Stanton, Zion Wright, Keelan Dadd, Marquise Henry, Marcus McBride, Ishod Wair, Nakel Smith, Devine Calloway, Bastien Salabanzi, Antwan Dixon, Theotis Beasley, Alex Davis, Chris Pfanner, Terry Kennedy, Stevie Williams, Kareem Campbell, Xavier Alford, Boo Johnson, Black SKATERS ARE OUT THERE. DO YOUR HOMEWORK! IF YOU CAN THINK OF NAMES I missed, leave a reply

[@robertmccann6861]

Reporter has no idea what the skateboarding community is.

[@adolfobermudez1487]

Robert McCann they give him a script

[@Max-yg6gs]

I wouldn't expect his lame ass to understand

[@DuceLeeTV]

Dude is dope as hell 🍻🍻🍻

[@TwigzMso]

Wow really?? I didnt know he was black! Thanks for telling me!

[@yani2499]

I hope Tyshawn becomes a Chef. He's clearly a renaissance man.

[@alexonebscrew8838]

Congratulation TJ 👏👏👏

[@rizzurpa6729]

Another reason skate culture is the best

[@taylorcain3271]

Takes a news station to fuck with a good thing

[@baka-kc6ct]

Every white guy in the comments pointed out "One of few African Americans in the sport of Professional Skateboarding" in this video. There are alot of black people playing basketball, but in comparison there arent very many black guys jumping to pick up a skateboard. Naming a handful of pros is meaningless. How many teams have more than three black people if any? and how many are pros? and no, im not saying anybody is racist. This video is simply trying to inspire and all you guys do is sit in your little bubble thinking you know everything, but don't actually know jack shit.

[@DutchOrbit]

baka 2000 yeah that’s facts it’s brown skinned people are outnumbered by white skinned people like 8:1 in skate boarding. but there are still a ton of skateboarders with brown complexion whether you like it or not. and comparing it to the nba isn’t fair because no skateboarders are getting 25 million dollar a year contracts over a solid decade.

[@luanmaia]

Amazing. Smart guy!

[@blacksharkswimmer3729]

Terry Kennedy is awesome too

[@marissac870]

Never too much mayo!!!! Yeah yeah. Fucking killing it bro. Awesome

[@ggntmovies1907]

Dope imma go soon

[@Androiid16]

Cool dude

[@jasonhaley1821]

dudes so good!

[@nostalgic_pokemon_memories]

Not the biggest fan of this skater but glad he is doing well

[@rjgarcia742]

Not only that he’s also a rapper named lil nas x

[@pablogates5355]

cringe

[@tommypizzza]

"One of the few african americans in professional skateboarding"? Hold up!... ...Tyshawn is black?

[@shooter510pk5]

nigga cooking in a hoodie- WHOLE LOTTAA GANG SHIT

[@jd0808jd]

This is amazing! The facts aren’t all there but hellllll yeeeee!

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

Best restaurant ever

[@madeyoucitytv]

SALUTE HOMIE ONE LOVE WHEN I COME TO THE BX IMA PULL UP AND EAT THERE

[@topfloorb0ss]

“One of the few African American skaters” Antwon dixon Aramis hudson Cyril jackson Cameron shepard Ishod wair Stevie williams Theotis beasley Kader sylla Donta hill Terry “tk” kennedy Nyjah huston And many more

[@ten4k964]

Nyjah Huston Puerto Rican

[@topfloorb0ss]

ten4r he’s half black tho

[@jonsmith5099]

Sometimes we forget we live in America lol

[@scottybrown5772]

News always has to make it about race !

[@niam.]

nice job tyshawn

[@MirageTMNT80sOG]

There’s a ton of black skateboarders .. not just a few

[@ElijahMendiola]

Nollie 360 over a trash can ? WTH??

[@golvellius6855]

Taste so good actually taste so good

[@kevintrinidad3923]

Ik I’m not the only who thought doing the same and calling it the same name after Friday