Lil Nas X & Tony Hawk Link Up To Show Off Skateboarding Skills

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Lil Nas X, Tony Hawk
Watch Lil Nas X kind-of-not-really hit the halfpipe.

Both Lil Nas X and Tony Hawk used blood in their recent creations, but reactions from the public differed drastically. Following the release of the controversial music video to his "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" single, Lil Nas X faced an onslaught of backlash. He released his Nike "Satan" sneakers that reportedly have real blood in them, and as quickly as they were said to be up for sale, they were taken down by the company. 

People stormed the internet with conspiracy theories about Lil Nas X and some satanic new world order, but when Tony Hawk shared that he has infused his blood into the paint of his limited edition Liquid Death Skateboards, it seemed to be welcomed with less hoopla.

Lil Nas X commented on the reactions to Hawk's revelation without seeming to factor in his own "satan" angle, but despite people drawing comparisons, the rapper and the sports icon met up to show that there was no animosity between the two. After posing for photos, the pair couldn't help but share a funny video where Lil Nas X, or his stand-in that looks much like Hawk, showing off his halfpipe skills.

Check it out below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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