BMX Street Rider Desmond Rhodes - The King Of NYC Streets: Asphalt NYC 

I used to chill with this dude in my late teen years, i'm a couple years older than him. Dude catches serious air. You'll be riding with him, and look over, and son is 10 feet in the air, no camrea, no nothing. He is def a suspect character though. He's the type of person to ask to try a trick on your bike and ride off. Or if some random parts go missing at a spot, he was usually there that day. He deserves more sponsorship, he's a real nyc rider. I wouldn't call him a king though. What he is, is an anti-hero. He's grimey, but i wouldn't call him an asshole. He's just old school NYC style, hate it or love it. There's a lot of ghetto kids out there that are on that same mentality, but blackman catches the most air and goes big. We never had a falling out but i keeps my distance. I still see him on the streets all the time. Saw him the other day with a lady friend of his. It's cool this video was made, it should have been made a while ago to be honest. I'm surprised he showed his block, i figured he wouldn't have wanted that. All this time, never knew he was from queens, or his name was Desmond. Stay cool BLACKMAN. Keep flyin high.

This kid found a way to get out of drugs, bad people and anything illegal and some of you comment about his pants!!

wow that dude just showed that you don't need to best stuff to be good. I liked the vid :D

This guy is my hero, I have massive respect for such people who defy the odds.

I have seen this vid over 20 times and it inspire me each time to go and ride my bmx

there needs to be more riders like this guy doing original tricks

This is one of those videos that I can watch over and over and over again

I always come back to this video, his courage is inspirational.

HoodHappy is a BMX OG, always been one of the best/craziest outta the East Coast. Much Love!!

I get told all the time that my bike sucks because I don't ride profile stuff or sealed pedals I'm sorry my stuff has out lasted profile parts and this video is just more proof that even the low quality bikes can still be bad ass

Why all these dudes in the comments worried about another man's pants?

damn just seeing this video is crazy I used to ride with him like 6 years ago

good stuff and great attitude, what he says about being sponsurd is true, nobody can do it like your self. Hes got heart and soul

He sounds like young 50cent . Sick tricks man

Respect bro keep doing what your doing !!!

your video gave me confidence to go out and do things I normally want to do on bike thank you keep doing stuff that you're doing and giving people confidence bro

I really like the way he talks !!! That's the right way !!! big up!!!!

this guy lives the YOLO life all the way :) love it, really inspired me

I assume he has a new bike by now. Had I seen this when it came out I'd have bought him one.

This person has yet to reach his full potential, good video.

Shorty would be like My little Brother.I would give Him all My Knowledge on when I use to Ride back in The 80's.Salute Young Bro keep doing Your Thing.

Somebody sponsor this dude

I've been an avid biker since the mid 90's. I always respect someone doing what they like, and having fun on a bike. It's a shame that people think that he needs to grow up...sure crap bikes are sold in toy store..but real bikes are really precision machines. I'm fortunate enough to have a decent job that I can fund my obsession with several high end bikes, both Mountain and BMX. This guy has skills. I hope he saves enough to get a better bike, it will make a huge difference. However if this is what he wants to do..try to get a sponsor, or perform for events. At the end of the day it comes down to marketing, or have another job that supports your hobby.

He is so awesome

dude just take some responsibility and stop blaming the bike

That's my dude.. I was chilling with him today ...

Great riding, camera, editing, and scenery - very cool vid.

Dude don't let anybody doubt you your original most people aren't like you you might not have a good bike but when you try you get noticed your going to have the best bike ever keep trying man

yo Blackman is a cool guy, i did some riding with him in NYC. He does push you to be a better rider. Big ups Blackman.

dude you got me into bikes your my inspration

Jumping off the projects ! New York City BMX realness !

I just found out who this guy is and i now respect him

This was a pretty good watch.

I like how he performs countless maneuvers. there's more to life than just doing wheelies, mates.

Don of the streets 2022 your cover photo was the main spot Dam my guy

Bmx street as it used to be having fun finding spots to show everyone it's fun and challenging no matter were your at capabilitie wise

Dude has talent. I'll keep a lookout for Mr.Rhodes.

This is dope. I like this kid.

Humble Black brother right there man , keep it up

Yo son that shit was dope as hell..loved the vid..your cool ass rider..real down to earth ..keep it up..

i can get you a new bmx

tell him to pull up his trousers

dope ass vid my man , keep them coming and stay ripping

What's with these salty ass comments...People stay mad at us because we excel at everything we do. Stop hating and work on yourself. Then maybe you can get on our level of excellence.

awesome riding man, keep it up.

That's the way to go!!!!! Nice video hopefully you'll find a nice sponsor, you have what it takes.

keep it up man some sick stuff your doing man

Me gustan los vídeos insólitos...observó en momentos libres y recomiendo gracias ..Cuenca Ecuador ..

HE IS A LEGEND

I love bmx so much

pull your pants up

this guy is so funny! and he is so talented too

this shit is raw he do what he want to do he amazing

Hope he does not ride across anymore cop cars. That is just stupid.

This video is literally the definition of the hood

This guy really got style Maybe tehe last one ! Its all about having fun and not making the hardest,biggest,crazyest spins aso

I think he's wearing jeans that are to big for him

"A true artist never blames his brush"

Authentic ride .

If he pulled up his pants hed be even better

Dudes fucken clean mad ball too do that shit respect

Fantastic! Refreshing watching you ride. Keep up the hard work...maybe find a semi large ramp and get some vert tricks dialed in. You're smooth!

People only coming on this video to talk about his pants.. I was focused on the bmxing the entire video and didn't notice his pants, nor care too. He's still a cool ass dude with hella skill.

You need to quiet sagging!!!!!

Wow that dude is good.I'm gonna try to get into bmx soon.

bro your pants down is not cool. its a major turn down lol "turndown" so is skinny jeans. your good man. just ride and do your thing but please dress appropriately bro.

Awesome video

Stop complaining about your bike. A pro could grind that with your bike. That's probably cus he has balls tho

Wow dued thats awesome, i bike 2 with my buddy named shilou, but thats awesome man, Make some more videos of you biking pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee

People like him move the sport forward.

You should be sponsored bro your doing hard core shit that pros do.

Love your style!

2020 got us good

LEGEND

Im pretty sure that i saw this guy walking his bike on the Jay Street Metrotech platform.

Someone needs to hook this guy up with a nice bike,such inspiration here and suck style.

this is amazing

Riding a bike or walking is the only way around NYC I should know I've been there and tried to drive

Your all good in my eyes from CT,

Keep it up, you inspired me.

i wanna/need to go biking with this guy

This is awesome

Is this guy still riding? He would be wicked doing colab with Austin Augie.

That guy reminds me of CJ from GTA

I used to live around the area of that 4 kink stair set, used to see Black riding around my hood all the time. HOOD HAPPY STAND UP

New York City my home bro

With respect Desmond.

I remember Blackman coming to the Brooklyn banks putting in work

YO. omg this guy should be the face of bmx

We share 2 things in common the luv 4 riding and we both are rhodes 👍🏿

Desmond, "Stay focused". Opportunities will present themselves, be sure capitalize when they do...

I'll never be that good but I'll still ride a bmx. This kid should look to make his own parts or open a shop. World's a lot bigger than just Brooklyn.

If this guy thinks he's gonna save the sport, God bless him.

Keep going best of luck to you hope to see you go pro

watching for the first time in 2019. does he have a good smooth bike yet?

So, This may be a stupid question but how do you stop without brakes?

whenever they showed the high bridges for a second i thought if he was going to jump off of them

I thought black man was Nigel sylvester from the livin in exile DVD

Somebody get this guy a bike! F*ck sakes! He's just a living legend, no big deal.

That was sick