Terry Kennedy
Born1984 or 1985 (age 38–39)
Other namesCompton Ass Terry, TK
OccupationProfessional skateboarder
Known forSkateboarder
Height6 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 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

Kennedy 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

Videos

Skate videos that Kennedy has appeared in includes:

Film

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

Title Year Role Other notes
Being Terry Kennedy 2010 Himself
Run's House 2008 Himself
Viva La Bam 2003–2006 Himself

Documentary

Title Year Role Other notes
Beef IV 2010 Himself

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Terry Kennedy". Dew Tour. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "Skateboarder Terry Kennedy Stakes His Claim on the Industry". Black Enterprise. August 27, 2010. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "Fly Society: Terry Kennedy". www.thrashermagazine.com. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  5. ^ "Pharrell's Skating Team Captain Shot In The Jaw". MTV.
  6. ^ "Skateboarding Star Terry Kennedy Arrested, Allegedly Threatened To Murder Cops".
  7. ^ "Pro skateboarder Terry Kennedy charged with first-degree murder after alleged victim dies from injuries". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  8. ^ Wire, Sun-Times (August 3, 2021). "Star skateboarder charged with beating man to death in Oakbrook Terrace". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Skateboarder Terry Kennedy gets 5 years in prison for battery that led to Wheaton man's death". March 3, 2023.
  11. ^ Transworld Skateboard magazine; July 2004; Issue 7; pg. 183
  12. ^ "Professional skateboarder Terry Kennedy charged with first-degree murder". Rolling Out. August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  13. ^ "Genevieve Gorder Cast List". TV.com. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
  14. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Terry Kennedy Explains What Sparked The Beef With Lupe Fiasco". www.vladtv.com. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  15. ^ Beef 4 (Video 2007) – IMDb, retrieved August 6, 2021

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