Terry Kennedy (born 1984 or 1985 (age 39–40)),[1] sometimes referred to by his nicknames "TK" or "Compton-Ass Terry", is an African American former professional skateboarder from Long Beach, CA.[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]
Terry Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1984 or 1985 (age 39–40) |
| Other names | Compton Ass Terry, TK |
| Occupation | Professional skateboarder |
| Known for | Skateboarder |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Personal life
editShooting
editIn 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
editKennedy was arrested on July 27, 2021, at a motel in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, for the assault and subsequent death of fellow skateboarder Josiah Kassahun.[6][1] Kennedy was charged with murder in the first degree.[7][8] 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
editKennedy appeared on Bam Margera's MTV television shows Viva La Bam, Bam's Unholy Union and Rob Dyrdek's MTV show Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory.[11] He also made cameo appearance in Snoop Dogg's chart-topping song "Drop It Like It's Hot",[12] as well as in the video for Mistah Fab's song "Ghost Ride It".[citation needed] Kennedy was also featured on ABC Family's show Switched![13] He appears in the skateboarding video game Skate and its sequels Skate 2, 3 and Skate It. Kennedy also appeared on the documentary Beef IV to discuss a beef he had with Lupe Fiasco.[14][15]
Filmography
editVideos
editSkate 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
edit| Title | Year | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street Dreams | 2009 | Reese | Main role |
| Minghags: The Movie | 2009 | Compton Ass Terry | Cameo |
| Dirty | 2005 | Terry | Minor role |
Television
edit| Title | Year | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Being Terry Kennedy | 2010 | Himself | |
| Run's House | 2008 | Himself | |
| Viva La Bam | 2003–2006 | Himself |
Documentary
edit| Title | Year | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef IV | 2010 | Himself |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "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