Terry Kennedy (born ), sometimes referred to by his nicknames "TK" or "Compton-Ass Terry", is an American former professional

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. He was sponsored by

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and Pharrell's

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. He is the co-founder of Fly Society, a clothing and music brand.

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.

Murder charge

Kennedy was arrested on July 27, 2021, at a motel in

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, for the assault and subsequent death of fellow skateboarder Josiah Kassahun. Kennedy was charged with murder in the first degree. Kennedy was acquitted of the murder charge on December 2, 2022, but he was convicted of two counts of aggravated battery. He is awaiting sentencing on the battery charges.

Appearances

Kennedy appeared on

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'', ''

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'' and

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's MTV show ''

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''. He also made cameo appearance in

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's chart-topping song "

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", as well as in the video for

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's song " Ghost Ride It". Kennedy was also featured on

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's show '' Switched!'' He appears in the skateboarding video game ''

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'' and its sequels ''

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'', '' 3'' and ''

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''. Kennedy also appeared on the documentary ''Beef IV'' to discuss a beef he had with

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Filmography

Videos

Skate 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

Television

Documentary

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kennedy, Terry 1985 births American skateboarders Living people Sportspeople from Long Beach, California African-American skateboarders 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people Long Beach Polytechnic High School alumni