DGK - Being Stevie Williams
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2021
- Being Stevie Williams chronicles legendary skateboarder Stevie Williams’ journey from the streets of Philadelphia to successful entrepreneur and icon.
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Stevie has saved a lot of lives with DGK. I bet so many kids would have gone down a different path if they didn't have skating. Helped me for sure.
big facts
Yeah no doubt
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Oh with out a doubt dgk has helped soso many of our youth as well as adults fig out something positive to do. Stevie is a goat 🐐🙌. Thank you stevie for all you have done for our kids .
Nah real freaking talk!!! He gave young black boys/girls hope and expose us to skating. If he could do it, we could as well! That’s love!!!
Him and Kareem Cambell motivate my brother and I to pick up a board instead of a gun fr.
Growing up while Stevie Williams was killing it, all my homies tried to emulate him on their boards. Legend forever.
Facts bro. One of the greatest to ever step on a board. His style is crazy wavy
He’s the reason I worked on heel flips to nose manuals to kick flips out and tried to make them as smooth as possible
this is so inspiring. I always looked up to Stevie, hearing him say he was broke and homeless, that's where I'm at now. I lost my mom to cancer last year and went homeless after that, but still have big dreams with skating and music
Sorry to hear bout your Moms. Just try to keep your head up through these tough times. Don’t ever give up on your dream.
find a religion mayn, could help 🤷♂️
keep on keepin’ on my mans
like to hear sum music
@@Ickeysauce ?
I skated in the 90s when Kalis and Stevie clips would be on 411s. A self made man. At 42 I'm rocking DGK and started skating again to get my kids into it. Keep climbing brother, the sky's the limit.
Damn. Wish this was longer. So much love for the Philly scene.
i love this era. a part of my life i will never forget! this shit brings tears to my eyes.
Same here bro, felt like lil bitch tearing up... real shit tho!
Same!
Same here.
FR 💯
Stevie’s mum!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️. And Stevie, huge inspiration for me growing up as a brown kid in Australia 🤜🏽
Please DGK insert youtube automatic subtitles, we have viewers from all over the world wanting to see this video and understand it. a hug from Brazil @DGK
forever an icon fr
yeessirr Do you show love to smallest creaters?
I’m 33, and Being a black skater from philly I know his struggle. Ppl were quick to judge or get physical just because you’re doing something out of the norm. I’m still pushing till this day, that type of negativity should never stop u from doing what u love. DGK all day.
Man I wish I never quit skating! Skated from 9-16 then all my friends stopped skating to play sports and I followed unfortunately... 32 now and seeing this was deep.
Same here I'm trying to get back on but it's so much harder now.
That almost happened to me man I hope you can find yourself
the dude Rasul reminded me why its so fun to know a lot of people. this production was really fucking good!
This video hit my heart, to see what a human can do. He put LOVE into LOVE park and is now creating LOVE park all over the world. God Bless Stevie and his homies for their support.
Such a rad story.. its really awesome that we actually had the opportunity to hang out with him. Remember the subzero contest when the cops lifted up the quarter pipe, and he was like you ain't gonna find oj under there!! Lol
In my era of early to mid 90’s WIlliams had more influence on me and my crew than so many other greats and legends of skateboarding. I cant imagine how many people’s lives he influenced like mine. There was no other story like his in the history of all sports. When I first made it to Philly Love Park and skated it in 99 by way of Cali I fulfilled a dream! Massive respect due Stevie and the Philly crew!
Stevie is a really nice dude too!! Glad to have met him during my days of skateboarding!!
Man.. you should make this into a movie.. im already in the line for tickets
now THIS is a skateboard movie I'd actually pay to go see in theatres
For real, it could be one of the best skate movies if done right.
@@sethmacculloch8097 this will be done just you wait
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One of my favorites to skate with. Used to skate with him back at the blocks of usc during his chocolate days and now at the church as a company owner. That shit hit different! GOAT!
Talk about the best 47 minutes I ever spent in my life.! Thank you Stevie for sharing this
Favorite skateboarder and what got me into skateboarding. Got your skateboard and the chocolate tape tour on my b day. R.i.p Keenan Milton 🙏🏽✊🏽❤
5:39 “ Stevie did the trick… and it must’ve tricked something in his head…” haha, I already love Mama Williams.
fantastic story, I cried. I met him in 2008 in NY, I was a French tourist looking for the banks and went to watch the river. I saw a crew of skateboarders and a black dude skating on a huge bench. I ask if it was Stevie Williams they say yeah. After that I spoke with Stevie, he was nice to me it was Huge and we take a picture. Thank you mister wialliams.
Having a child, best thing that ever happened in my Life. Skateboarding unified me me with so many vibrant people, fuck stevie... Skateboarding is universal! I'm watching the original DC DVD RIGHT NOW
Stevie the goat! Very inspirational DGK ALL DAY!
this was really emotional, so much meaning behind this brand.
Ordering my board next month can't wait. I'm 41 btw. Stevie you are an inspiration to me. I skated back in 1988 now I'm getting back into it.
I’m proud of you man. I myself am getting back into it too slowly too. I figure it’s a good way for me to exercise lol.
Stevie is the man i love dgk i was always the “ghetto kit” at the parks when all the other kids had tight pants and slip ons i was the one with baggy pants and big bulky dcs with a tall tee much love for Stevie and the rest of the dgk crew
DGk save my life.i stop & start living again.💪♊️
when i was 13 and i started skating, stevie was my fav skater. always wanting a DGK board but couldn't afford it. I started skating again after stopping at 17, i'm 26 now. Just got my first DGK deck.
I remember when i first seen Stevie on the video game as a kid that was all i needed to see i may not be pro or trying to make it my career but i still hop on my board and i aint scared to say Stevie Williams inspired that shit #DGKALLDAY
Stevie is such an inspiration....this made me tear up, just amazing
Just watched X world, on being Stevie Williams on TV. I didn't know about black skateboarders either. Very touching story and props to Stevie's Mom. Stay safe and Blessed.
Legend! Glad I got to meet him! G!
this is touching my heart deeply, im happy to see black entrepreneurs rising above the hate and difficutlies that may come with trying to follow your dreams. I hope a lot of people can see the light shining through this !
I’m happy this documentary was made. Finally the world can understand DGK
On everything I appreciated DGK soon as it became a thing. It reminded me of home. I still remember my sour patch kid board. DGK is really life ong.. thank you Stevie ✌🏽❤️ from Louisiana.
Make his life a biopic Series already, fuck cmon HBO.
Colin you a Real NIGGA you hear me..salute you my nigga
Design your own dream dont listen to anyone....
Thank you Stevie.
DGK all day, baby. Don’t play, the clothing line and skate team is stronger than ever today. #jkwonsundays
Respect to Stevie, real skateboard culture... Jah Bless you all, greetings from Panamá 507PTY!!!
I think y'all just sold me on what kind of deck for my son's 1st board DGK 4 life!!!
Nice!!!
From meeting Stevie back at EMB when we was kids to meeting him at the Its Official premiere in sf I always wanted to let this man no he saved my life with his inspiration and DGK.... Thanks Bro man
Cool im 43 and back on a deck slowly but very surely reliving the 80's old school.
We need Stevie as a playable skater in skate 4
No dummy get off the video game and go outside
don’t know bout you but I’m tryna skate as BurberryErry
Man I wish I could just sit and talk with Stevie Williams for like 20 mins. Been a inspiration for me since I was a really young kid.
Always looked up to you and Kareem. Growing up as a hispanic kid who loved skateboarding I always got laughed at for my choice of gear and skatekicks. There weren't alot of kids of color skating in our city. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have felt like I had a place in skateboarding.
I ain't saying he was the first one, but he was the most impactful in my life, And 1998, I dont think Paul Rodriguez was hitting around that time yet to be honest.
@@WorldViralDaily he didn't get onto city stars till like 2000s.
I don’t skateboard but, I’m into heavy music death metal and, grindcore. I don’t fit in anywhere so i kinda resonate with skaters in a way.
@@converge5374 I'm a hispanic man that listens to everything from hardcore punk to jazz. I have friends of all backgrounds and races due to skateboarding. Skateboarders don't see none of that.
@@WorldViralDaily why do you say im a sheep ?
The era that Josh and Stevie had back in the day literally changed people’s lives including my own. To this day I travel from New York to Philly just to push around and catch the vibe. Everybody talks about this big rivalry between east coast cities but I’ve never felt that type of tension in Philly. I have a love for that city and it was sparked by guys like Josh and Stevie. DGK all day!
This was tight! Being an early 90's Philly skater and knowing about Stevie. This is so great to see the whole story of him!!
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My first skateboard was a DGK Stevie willams deck. Probably back in like 2007. My grandma bought it for me at a local shop called Jerics in Joliet, IL. Stevie will always be my favorite skateboarder
This video is completely captivating. Stevie's story, the way he speaks, the way he skates. One of a kind. I need to get myself a DGK board.
DGK ALL DAY!
RESPECT STEVIE N JOSH.
KEPT ME ROLLING AND REPPIN THE STRUGGLE EVERYDAY. YOU PUT THE WORK IN TO THE DREAM AND VISION AND DESERVE EVERY BIT OF YOUR SUCCESSES!
STEVIE IS THE SKATEBOARD MICHEAL JORDAN. DESERVES WAY MORE RECOGNITION🎯📈✅🔥🔥🔥
Keep ya head up steve. Your the definition of motivation for skaters and trying to survive. Thanks DGK for life!
This video should have so many more views.. It's such a good story, so well edited and just dope!
This is a beautiful documentary. Skateboarding has achieved a level of solidarity between us rural-to-suburban, poor-to-middle-class white folks, our black brothers and sisters from the city, and everyone in between and around the world, that the politicians can only preach about. It's transcendent in every sense of the word. LOVE.
28:52 i cut that picture out of a Transworld skate mag when i was maybe 9 or 10 and its still on the wall at my moms house ovet 15 years later that is iconic shot to me
The man ! Yo man being from NYC we saw Stevie a lot down at the banks. Skateboarding is SPECIAL and so was our society man. We except all comers. Yea there are always assholes but they are just that. For the most part most skaters are excepting AF . W
Im glad Jeff filmed you bro. It was so much fun skating with Jeff and Harold and all the SHUT GUYS. it was a great time.
I’m glad Steve made it. Pure Hustle and grind.
You already know I had the Blue and grey Stevie Williams shoes back in the day DGK!!!!
This man is Valhalla stamped certified Legend...
Stevie spits facts. The suburban kids had to come around our way into the urban areas to even skate. There probably wasn't many skate spots in their suburban areas.
stevie was my inspiration in skateboarding and his way of seeing things to get ahead if you have a dream work hard and you will see the fruits at the end of the road good job stevie 🔥🔥🔥
This is a great story, I love it. Being from the Philly area, (across the creek in Jersey) I appreciate you putting this out.
Yo Stevie, Go Eagles!
Met Stevie at a signing pre demo in 98’-99’ in Melbourne one of the most humble pros I’ve met, had all the time for us skaterat kids, until Keenan showed up late wearing a suit RIP. He jumped out of his seat to see Keenan. Love and respect mate solid and real AF 🤜🏼🤛🏽
Just finished watching the Stevie Williams story, Amazing!!! Not that long ago I bought my Niece who is 8 a DGK skateboard and when I found out what it means from Google I said it stands for Delaney's GOD'S Kid, after finding out the true meaning of DGK I'm so glad I bought that board for my Niece. It has the pink and blue that reminds me of that tea. I'm going to be getting DGK stickers the next time I'm at the mall.
There's so much heart. It's really encouraging, like a revelation, it is. I really appreciate what's shared. It makes me wanna keep giving to see this over and over. I feel closer and closer like it's clarity. I can see I'm a much happier person and better off for those around because of these natures. Thank you for making it, I appreciate you.
Recuerdo ver los videos de Stevie, un estilo único e inspirador. Me alegra que un skater llegue hacer lo que ha hecho y mantenga la humildad. La buena Stevie.
Yo, much respect and good looking out DGK fam for layin down this fire for the big homie. MM from AZ says what's up.
Love this story! Man’s finding himself again. Reconnecting to self. 🤛 Respect
God damn! That was powerful. Big up to Love. Big up to Stevie and the local homie Kalis for showing the world this isn't just some super white shit for suburban kids.
Kalis ain’t from Philly, if you were around back than, you’d know that. You watch some shit on CZcams and act like you were there, lol.
@@Jason-ur5ni I know he's not from Philly he's from Michigan where I live name the local homie comment. And you need to work on that tone. Because you would never try and check me like that on the street. Try being friendlier.
@UCS-2W74FAeo-Esv_T0sHhpQ oh you'd definitely not like that. I'm sure you think you can fight. What gym do you train at? Wins losses? Mma, Muay Thai, jui jitsu?
@@ericreeseakatombrokeoff4140 I misread your comment, that’s my bad. But I didn’t come at you like a tough guy. You wanna act all hard now and tell me I wouldn’t check you too your face. You have absolutely no idea who I am, so how can you even say something like that.
@@ericreeseakatombrokeoff4140 Started in the Marine Corps, have trained boxing and now no gi Jiu Jitsu. Why? You gonna tell me how great of a pro fighter you are man, come on. Let it go big guy, this shit is a joke
When I use to sksteboard in my teenage days, we ran into Stevie in downtown Sacramento CA and dude hooked it up with some free shoes...Hella cool ass dude...I remember thst day...
❣️💙 🙌 history. Just went for the first time and saw Love Park all revamped.. much love from Alaska 🕊️🤙
So good. This was amazing. Thanks Stevie
The world thanks you Stevie!
This is straight up beautiful.... Thanks for bringing these perspectives to the light Stevie ... Youre one of the good ones ... 🙏🏿🖤
Stevie gotta heart larger than life!
I’m 30 now and I remember this era. DGK just always seem lit to me. Emerica and e n j o i too
Fr inspirational I’m glad I watched this
A LEGEND. skateboard 🛹 saved my life when I was younger until I got hurt bad tore 3 ligaments in my knee. Can’t do it anymore. After 20-30mins my knee swells up bad. DGK BLIND my 2favorite brands
I've known Jimmy pelletier since I was a little skate gromit down at Pulaski. Was always and still is the coolest dude still down there repping. A video like this should be made about him with all the skate charities he's made and contributed too. Along with having a SKATEPARK BUILT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER! love you jimmy.
I went to DC for a school trip and disappeared for 2 days skating Pulaski. The guys were super cool, met Andy Stone and Jimmy amongst others. Haha damn I’m old
Bro the clips the things they said back then when I got tony hawk 1 an my first skateboard this dude was always humble I always wanted to see more of his clips so I'd watch the clips of him in the skate video and ride after this brought me back I had the I love haters hat rocked it for so long I gotta see what they got now 15 years later some heat I'm glad he's doing good respect ✊
"I seen my first cactus, it was dope" - Stevie
Stevie was one of my favorites growing up! Shout out DGK and Stevie
This man has been my role model my whole life!!
DGK all day erryday💯
me and my crew always fought the punk rock skaters a lot coz we skated in baggy clothes and listened to hiphop, we owe it all to Stevie💯
sounds pretty stupid
@@theMisfit81 whatchu mean? the punkers were the ones gatekeeping tho
Where’d you grow up? For the most part skaters from all walks of life were cool with one another.
Awesome documentary and huge inspiration 💜🙏🏾
I hope Josh Kalis and Stevie Williams see this comment, but I have to let yall two know how yall have been such an influence on the person I am today and Im sure for many others as well, yall were a lot things for a lot of kids... Big Brothers, Fathers, Super heros!! But I grew up as a city kid in Pa and related to yall so much by the way yall lived your lives... we have a spot here we call the circle that isnt at all as good as LOVE but it was perfect for us and we can relate to the love for a piece of the city like yall and when I was real young getting into skating I looked for the guys who most represented the kind of kids that reminded me of me and my friends when we were growing up and yall were like a mirror image to me, except the fact that yall were so much better then us.. hahahaha but we wanted to be yall, we wanted to skate like yall we wanted to look like yall!!! Yall were everything to me and I hope the both of yall know what you did for a lil Dirty Ghetto Kid from the middle of some shit city in Pa (Altoona) to be exact... Yall made my life worth it to me... I got to wake up everyday and pretend I was Josh or Stevie all day and just shred the fuck out of or city and make it my home... I never left.. I might as well have drug a sleeping bag with me bc no matter what I ended up skating the city and downtown before the day was through... But I just wanted yall to know what yall did for a skater like my self and for the sport and culture of the sport.... It would not be what it is today with out yall and I would be wayyyy less interested with out yall hahahaha Much Love n Peace DGK ALL DAY BABY!!! KAYO!! LOVE lives FOREVER!DC DROORS we aint forget lmao!!
I am just happy you, came back to yourself. You one of my 🐐 💯
Stevie Williams for life.!!!
& this is why, I ride DGK all the time🤘🏼
For those that come from nothing. I felt that in my bones
Stevie your style helped me sooooooo much!!!
So amazing 🙌🏽
This dude is freaking awesome man. Seriously bad ass god bless you brotha!
Legend status.
I needed this!
still till dis day..i cant comfortably say what bro stance is..n i understand why..i got tricks im better at switch n dont attempt in my goofy stance but the shit hee doin...make u wonder fr n i cant say regardless of what he say or do.🐐👑💙
Such an inspiration!
i love seeing black and mexican kids skating. Like stop putting up walls. Branch out and dont be afraid to try everything.