Nyjah Huston is a well-known American professional skateboarder who has won several titles, including five SLS competition series.
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Nyjah Imani Huston was born in Davis, California on November 30, 1994, to Adeyemi and Kelle Huston. He was raised in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.
He has been involved in his profession since he was a child. Nyjah rose to prominence after joining a skateboarding team and signing a sponsorship deal with the company Element. He was raised as a Rastafarian and is a vegan.
Nyjah Huston’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Nyjah Huston, who was born on November 30, 1994, will be 27 years old on August 5, 2022. His height is 1.75 m, and he weighs 68 kg.
Nyjah Huston’s Profession & Career
He finished fourth at the Volcom Damn Am in 2004. A year later, he won the Tampa Am as well as the K.R.3.A.M. AM. In 2006, he finished second in some competitions. In 2010, he also won the Street League Skateboarding 1st Series Overall.
Nyjah Huston began to appear in many Element video productions. He competed in high-profile events such as the Vans Downtown Showdown and the Dew Tour. He parted ways with the company in 2008. As a result, he became an amateur skateboarder.
The short-lived IGI company then hired him. In 2011, he appeared in the music video for Element’s “Rise & Shine.” Huston went on to skate for DC Shoes. He won gold at the 2011 Summer X Games in Los Angeles. He also won gold at the Summer X Games in Barcelona, Spain, in 2013.
Huston won the X Games Austin 2014 Monster Energy, Street League Skateboarding, and Street League Skateboarding Pro Open 2014. He won gold at the X Games Skateboard Street in Austin a year later. He also won the Kimberley Diamond Cup, which was held in South Africa.
Huston took first place in the X Games Skateboard Street competition in Oslo. Following that, he won the 2016 Street League Skateboarding competition. In 2017, he won the Red Bull Hart Lines Contest, the Street League Pro Open, Street League Skateboarding, and the Street League Skateboarding Super Crown World Championship.
Achievements and Awards
Nyjah Huston received the “Kentucky Unbridled Spirit Award for Action Sports” in 2006. He has also received three Transworld awards. Thrasher magazine nominated him for “Skater Of The Year” in 2013. He was named to FoxWeekly’s list of the 100 Most Influential Skateboarders of All Time in 2014. He has seven gold medals from the Summer X Games, and five Street League Skateboarding series wins.
Nyjah Huston’s Salary and Net Worth
Nyjah Huston’s net worth is estimated to be more than $6 million as of August 2022. He amassed this fortune by competing in and winning numerous competitions. He has also won several international championships while representing his country. Signing with multiple brands has contributed to his wealth. He has won more money than any other skateboarder in history. He is also the highest-paid skateboarder in the world.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Nyjah Huston |
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Real Name | Nyjah Imani Huston |
Gender | Male |
Age | 27 years old |
Birth Date | 30 November 1994 |
Birth Place | Davis, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.75 m |
Weight | 68 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Single |
Wife | No |
Children | No |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | American professional skateboarder was the overall champion at the Street League Skateboarding competition series in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2017, and 2019. |
Net Worth | $6 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |