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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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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