VICE’s Taji Ameen revisits his skate past

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2 жыл бұрын

Over the past few years, Taji’s work with VICE and the upper echelons of New York Media took him away from his skateboarding past a little bit. We wanted to have him reconnect with skating and reminisce on those early days, so we met up with him and his old friend Billy to skate, catch up, and freestyle a little bit.
Filmed by: Ian Michna
Edited by: Greg Navarro
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@staratdream8259 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t think taji could get any cooler

@MrDegaldy 2 жыл бұрын

He can't 🤣

@tajt6112 2 жыл бұрын

yeah 😂

@jmart368 Жыл бұрын

He legit has a video with harold hunter. fucking legend

@AdamHoooot 10 ай бұрын

Taji is 100 times cooler than all of his haters combined.

@fakejordans909 2 жыл бұрын

Having your mom make you send zoo york a thank you card is so funny

@numerum_bestia 2 жыл бұрын

I think his mum made him use every kind of WordArt text available at the time, to make sure that he really showed his appreciation lol.

@RawMetaFuego 2 жыл бұрын

its sweet!

@spartanbegginner909 2 жыл бұрын

Fucking no way, reading the thumbnail I thought maybe he skated casually a bit, but not like he went this far and was in video parts, sick man

@youalreadyknow5849 2 жыл бұрын

Fr doe i never thought about that vx footy and the zoo york video

@lordperezident 2 жыл бұрын

Taji is mad legit. I needed this to be an hour long

@andrewtran694 2 жыл бұрын

he did an interview with Lee Smith for an hour! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aLGWepqi29m8p6c.html

@promsworld 2 жыл бұрын

never stop doing this jenkem

@CULTCOLLECTIVE 2 жыл бұрын

literally more of this, the wayside of the industry. the small group of folks that have a dope perspective of tapping the ceiling but not quite breaking through. sick

@jimmyhill5265 2 жыл бұрын

Good vocabulary

@CULTCOLLECTIVE 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyhill5265 thanks jimmy

@wrxzboost 2 жыл бұрын

dude, this needs to be longer! taji just scored some cool points after this one. i had no clue he was actually semi-coordinated in anything let alone skating.

@ryguy5929 2 жыл бұрын

Taji just became legend status in my book

@br0ckloeven 2 жыл бұрын

Taji’s skating gets a five star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@vealchop2490 2 жыл бұрын

man its wild seeing dudes like Rohan and Rob Campbell still out on the streets... its gotta be at least 25 years for both of em

@vacay_bliss 2 жыл бұрын

Skated with him a few times when he would visit family in Va. Really down to earth even when he was very young.

@wannabeskateboards 2 жыл бұрын

This was very insightful and heartwarming! ❤️‍🔥

@chromebomb 2 жыл бұрын

Jenkem content makes me feel good

@bakerjaht 2 жыл бұрын

Much love to Billy Rohan, looks like he's doing better these days 💚💚

@worminator15 2 жыл бұрын

YES! Always wanted to see more of Taji's skating

@thedonofthsht76-58 2 жыл бұрын

Yooo this is amazing history! I never knew this about him and the footage with hunter is awesome! His footage was actually super good too. Keep up the good work!! The one with Mark Normad was awesome too

@aidan_holtz9447 2 жыл бұрын

When Harold asked to sign his shirt is so sick haha

@elianmusic7452 5 ай бұрын

Taji literally is top ten human beings alive. Wow man. Such an idol and an icon. No joke To be so good and sincere is not easy. Love you taji

@RiverheadSkate 2 жыл бұрын

Taji seems mad chill. Hyped on Billy's return to the city, the energy is popping when he's around!!

@maxlownphoto7208 2 жыл бұрын

Had no idea this guy skated, loved his content with VICE. Makes me love him way more now I know he is a skater!!

@cycologist7069 2 жыл бұрын

On another note, how come you didn't know he skated?

@patrickdenis909 2 жыл бұрын

one of the best interviews!! loved it

@BZA_ 2 жыл бұрын

taji is legit

@bill649 2 жыл бұрын

Billy looks great man, glad he’s still ripping

@blvberryy8025 2 жыл бұрын

the crossover we needed

@codyclark2780 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one

@THEODSTKING117 2 жыл бұрын

Had no idea Taji had such deep roots in the skateboarding world. sick!!!

@Mouzewashere 2 жыл бұрын

thank you jenkem once again

@corgansowers4651 2 жыл бұрын

bruh what!!! fucking love y’all Jenk!

@chefshit9271 2 жыл бұрын

wtf this is so cool holy shit, been a fan of his reporting for so long and to see his connection to zoo york is awesome!!

@chasingstoke 2 жыл бұрын

This was really cool. I love this dude

@Lilpetegr01 2 жыл бұрын

Damn what an unexpected awesome fuckin great video!!! Taji & Rpohan..like WTF!! Thx Jenkem

@agustincimino5495 2 жыл бұрын

thank you jenkem

@chrisfaust8336 2 жыл бұрын

Glad Billy is doing well. Happy GSD!!

@danthegeetarman 17 күн бұрын

Damn I had no idea Taji skated. That’s sick!! I already loved him on his 1 star reviews show but to know he skates and surfs is awesome!

@ojhemmiez 2 жыл бұрын

Taji's work with Vice is epic.

@bigsammy5283 2 жыл бұрын

Taji really deserves his own show

@dudesarecool5 2 жыл бұрын

aw that was nice . love taji and billy

@qualidii 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly glad to see taj skate

@janihatcher145 2 жыл бұрын

Holy shit taji I had no idea you actually get down still!!! Keep pushin 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@ericporto9603 2 жыл бұрын

Taji you the man i already watched your mini docs now im stoked you skate and surf like all the cool weirdos should

@WolfWould 2 жыл бұрын

Ok. Finally someone who remembers the OG Zoo York boards and how concave and hard AF they were. I loved them. And if you ever get an FA board I STG they are so similar to those old Zoo boards! Not exactly the same but very reminiscent of them.

@420Punkie Жыл бұрын

good to know. zoo york was a fav back in the day

@alexandriaramirez3965 Жыл бұрын

Damn I just recently found out Taji skates. Harold Hunter, that's hella legit. So sweet his Mama saved all those memories. Love what he does for Vice.

@detroitisback8021 2 жыл бұрын

WE NEEED MORE OF THIS. TAJIIIIIII

@artemface 2 жыл бұрын

This is best video to stop big thanks

@andrewlovatt5541 2 жыл бұрын

That was dope and was sick to see more billy Rohan footy !!! Didn’t even knew taji skated

@JeffFadness 2 жыл бұрын

That was rad. He had crazy good style & power for a little kid.

@lordoftherats 2 жыл бұрын

One of my top 3 jenkem vids

@zappyaze Жыл бұрын

We need more Taji 🥲 When is he going to be back? 😁

@tiarnan2628 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching the sean powers video and just hearing his voice say "oh my god" and instantly knowing who it is

@raphaelpommier 2 жыл бұрын

That was so dope

@bobbymagoo5136 2 жыл бұрын

Ha used to watch this dudes one star reviews, I didn't know but could tell he was one of us. Wish you guys would've got him to put together a quick like two minute street part- dude still has tricks.

@feelinghealingfrequences7179 Жыл бұрын

very nice editing

@Pedroepacas 2 жыл бұрын

When you think, Taj couldn't be any cooler

@usernotfound904 2 жыл бұрын

Dope 🤙🏼 now i understand

@richardburrowitz8264 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up with Billy in Gainesville.. I love him! I met him thur his sister.

@Samisnoyce 2 жыл бұрын

Fuck had no idea he was this legendary

@DeaDBeaT187 Жыл бұрын

Alot of people didn't know this about taji but yeah he was a a awesome skater I remember seeing is skate videos way back in the day..

@yungkennnn 2 жыл бұрын

WE LOVE TAJI

@mowhit3034 2 жыл бұрын

no way! I remember loving this kids part in a zoo video I had...I watched it on repeat...now im connecting the dots haha

@michaelwhittiker4147 2 жыл бұрын

Taji got some extra clout.

@Youngbuckinnacut 2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense y I love all his vids he got great style

@rahmanpermana4741 2 жыл бұрын

1:54 those Etnies Sheckler 1's! I had those!

@coping 2 жыл бұрын

holy shit this shouldve been done so long ago

@liamgallagherrr 2 жыл бұрын

Laterd vibes on this one

@SatelliteSoundLab 2 жыл бұрын

OG!

@TheCoreyDeal 2 жыл бұрын

wow the ian reid card

@ian_gee 2 жыл бұрын

this piece was fucking rad!

@mrnome13 2 жыл бұрын

Make a whole video with Billy Rohan, he's so interesting

@knoxblok Жыл бұрын

Taj just leveled up.

@shyneboy 2 жыл бұрын

That Sanford and son sample doe 🔥

@jamescaspervine873 2 жыл бұрын

What a stud man

@detroitisback8021 2 жыл бұрын

TAJI SKATED!!! WHATTT

@luibond9418 2 жыл бұрын

Dude sick! Vice is my favorite comedy channel

@kamikazeExpert 2 жыл бұрын

lol comedy channel

@ssjcj4081 2 жыл бұрын

So sick

@rosjasss 2 жыл бұрын

wow, thats so cool! Taji is interesting person.

@yearight6294 2 жыл бұрын

i remember when i first started seeing him on vice and i was like i know i recognize him from somewhere and coulnt tell from where but then i remember seeing leo hienart in one of his videos and remembered instantly i skated with him a few times in nyc

@yearight6294 2 жыл бұрын

damn and he jus mentioned rob campbell billy rohan and rodney this a wholenostolgia trip

@lukaklips7522 2 жыл бұрын

A + content

@aaboelela 2 жыл бұрын

HOLY SHIT I KNEW I RECOGNIZED HIM! i thought the name sounded familiar, i remember him growing up in skate parts in zoo york vids

@skulleagletartat 2 жыл бұрын

Taji got a whole lotta street cred

@wtfRyantater 2 жыл бұрын

No shit man that's so dope

@npetersen57 2 жыл бұрын

Sick.

@WowShooting 2 жыл бұрын

the Harold hunter fact threw me for a fucking loop

@sean640 2 жыл бұрын

Now I understand why Taji mentioned making a nudist skate camp in that one video! I know he’ll keep moving toward it and I’m looking forward to seeing it come to fruition!!!

@allyson-- Жыл бұрын

"he's been awakward...it's not an act, it's a reality"

@YMySuljAsCry 2 жыл бұрын

Epic cross over

@dien13 2 жыл бұрын

uplifting content

@fingibb4723 2 жыл бұрын

Fire

@claytonsmith909 2 жыл бұрын

Taji kind of speaks with a Beagle cadence. chill dude

@justingerke 9 ай бұрын

Taji is the shit don't change for anything dude,

@LuxOmnia Ай бұрын

God damn Taji was living Kids and we only know now

@312chinola3 2 жыл бұрын

That means he definitely watched the movie kids back in the day

@dawson1373 2 жыл бұрын

so rad

@butterknutts5888 2 жыл бұрын

Hope taji gets some boxes sent for nostalgia sake

@finsntins3425 2 жыл бұрын

part 2?!

@aminmarcano7789 2 жыл бұрын

i used to skate with taji when he went to cal arts

@poisonjunebug 2 жыл бұрын

This guy makes me cringe on vice but he seemed really down to earth talking about skating. mind-blowing to think he knew Harold Hunter

@staratdream8259 2 жыл бұрын

Right

@pr0fess0rbadass Жыл бұрын

The editing on vice definitely plays up his awkwardness for entertainment

@JesseDaMFGeneral 2 жыл бұрын

The first clip I wasn’t even 1 in lmao I was born in 03😭

@watermage25 Жыл бұрын

Taji is a legend.

@user-zj6ie5gc2t 2 жыл бұрын

this guys actually sick

@moneytalksagency1564 2 жыл бұрын

Missed taji cam 😔