Terry Kennedy (skateboarder)
Terry Kennedy | |
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Born | 1984 or 1985 (age 38–39) |
Other names | Compton Ass Terry, TK |
Occupation | Professional skateboarder |
Known for | Skateboarder |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Terry Kennedy (born 1984 or 1985 (age 38–39)),[1] sometimes referred to by his nicknames "TK" or "Compton-Ass Terry", is an African American former professional skateboarder.[2] He was sponsored by Baker Skateboards and Pharrell's Billionaire Boys Club.[3] He is the co-founder of Fly Society, a clothing and music brand.[4]
Personal life
Shooting
In June 2005, Kennedy was shot twice while leaving a party in Long Beach; once in the forearm and once in the jaw. He later recovered.[5]
Murder charge
Kennedy was arrested on July 27, 2021, at a motel in
Kennedy was represented by senior assistant public defender Michael J. Sweeney.Following trial, Kennedy was acquitted of the murder charge on December 2, 2022, but he was convicted of two counts of aggravated battery.[9] On February 28, 2023, Kennedy was sentenced to five years in prison on the battery charge.[10]
Appearances
Kennedy appeared on
Filmography
Videos
Skate videos that Kennedy has appeared in includes:
- Ice Cream Vol. 1
- Baker 2G
- Summer Tour 2001
- Baker 3
- Baker Has a Deathwish
- Shake Junt's Chicken Bone Nowison
- Bake and Destroy
Film
Title | Year | Role | Other notes |
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Street Dreams | 2009 | Reese | Main role |
Minghags: The Movie | 2009 | Compton Ass Terry | Cameo |
Dirty | 2005 | Terry | Minor role |
Television
Title | Year | Role | Other notes |
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Being Terry Kennedy | 2010 | Himself | |
Run's House | 2008 | Himself | |
Viva La Bam | 2003–2006 | Himself |
Documentary
Title | Year | Role | Other notes |
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Beef IV | 2010 | Himself |
References
- ^ a b "Terry Kennedy, pro skateboarder, charged in Wheaton man's death". ABC 7 TV Chicago. August 3, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
Terry Kennedy 36 of Long Beach, California is being held without bail until a court hearing next week, the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office said.
- ^ "Terry Kennedy". Dew Tour. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ "Skateboarder Terry Kennedy Stakes His Claim on the Industry". Black Enterprise. August 27, 2010. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ "Fly Society: Terry Kennedy". www.thrashermagazine.com. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Pharrell's Skating Team Captain Shot In The Jaw". MTV. Archived from the original on January 23, 2009.
- ^ "Skateboarding Star Terry Kennedy Arrested, Allegedly Threatened To Murder Cops".
- ^ "Pro skateboarder Terry Kennedy charged with first-degree murder after alleged victim dies from injuries". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Wire, Sun-Times (August 3, 2021). "Star skateboarder charged with beating man to death in Oakbrook Terrace". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Sarkauskas, Susan (December 2, 2022). "Pro skateboarder Terry Kennedy acquitted of murdering Wheaton man, convicted of battery". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ "Skateboarder Terry Kennedy gets 5 years in prison for battery that led to Wheaton man's death". March 3, 2023.
- ^ Transworld Skateboard magazine; July 2004; Issue 7; pg. 183
- ^ "Professional skateboarder Terry Kennedy charged with first-degree murder". Rolling Out. August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ "Professional skateboarder Terry Kennedy charged with first-degree murder". rollingout.com. August 3, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Genevieve Gorder Cast List". TV.com. Archived from the original on May 11, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Terry Kennedy Explains What Sparked The Beef With Lupe Fiasco". www.vladtv.com. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ Beef 4 (Video 2007) – IMDb, retrieved August 6, 2021
External links
- Terry Kennedy at IMDb