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United States Na-Kel Smith has established himself as a prominent figure in skateboarding, music, and acting, transitioning from professional skater to a multi-faceted artist and entrepreneur.
Na-Kel Smith has an ongoing design collaboration with Adidas, who has sponsored his skating since 2014. His designs include the Adidas white... and The Matchcourt Slip, an affordable suede loafer with leather accents and three vibrant roses. He also reimagined the archival classic Rivalry Hi for Adidas Skateboarding.
Na-Kel Smith holds a sponsorship with Supreme and skates for their team. He has appeared in their skate videos, such as *Cherry* and *Pussy Gangster*, and has collaborated with them on design ventures.
Smith co-owns his own skateboarding brand called Hardies Hardware with fellow Supreme skaters Tyshawn Jones and Kevin Bradley. They have also collaborated with Adidas.
Na-Kel Smith skates for Fucking Awesome, a prominent skateboarding brand.
Na-Kel Allah Smith, born on July 22, 1994, in Los Angeles, California, began his public career as a professional skateboarder. His early visibility was significantly boosted by his association with the hip hop collective Odd Future, where he appeared in their music videos, vlogs, and the Adult Swim TV show *Loiter Squad* (2012–2014). This early exposure laid the groundwork for his diverse career, allowing him to connect with audiences beyond the skateboarding community. His skateboarding talent led to sponsorships and collaborations with major brands.
Smith’s music career officially began in 2013 with a guest verse on Tyler, the Creator’s album *Wolf*. In 2014, following his appearance in the Supreme video *Cherry*, he co-founded Hardies, his own hardware/apparel company, with fellow skater Tyshawn Jones, marking his entry into entrepreneurship. Concurrently, he continued to release music, forming the duo Hog Slaughta Boyz with Earl Sweatshirt in 2015 and releasing his debut studio album *Twothousand Nakteen* in 2019 under his own labels, A Dream No Longer Deferred Records and Narcowave. His acting debut occurred in Jonah Hill’s film *Mid90s* (2018), where he played the role of Ray, expanding his creative endeavors into feature films.
Throughout his career, Smith has consistently balanced his various artistic expressions. His skate films include *Illegal Civilization 2* (2014), *Wet Dream* (2014), *Joyride* (2014), *Away Days* (2016) for Adidas Skateboarding, and *Blessed* (2018) for Supreme. He has released multiple studio albums and EPs, showcasing his evolution as a rapper and songwriter. His label, A Dream No Longer Deferred, signifies his commitment to creative independence and control over his artistic output across all disciplines.
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